🏁 Rally School NZ – Learn to Drive Like a Pro
Start your rally career with our Motorsport NZ-accredited Rally School – the perfect launchpad into competitive rallying.
Whether you're a complete beginner or have a rally car waiting in the garage, this hands-on, two-day course gives you the skills, knowledge, and seat time you need to earn your Motorsport NZ Rally Licence and build real driving confidence.
Train with experienced instructors, drive both 2WD and 4WD Mitsubishi rally cars, and take on real rally conditions at our Maramarua Forest gravel stage.
🎓 What You'll Learn:
Over the course of two adrenaline-filled days, you'll cover both theory and practical components of rally driving, including:
📅 Day One – Waerenga Training Facility (10 mins from Maramarua)
🕙 10am – 3pm
🚗 Morning: Classroom Theory
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Rally safety and protocols
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Basic vehicle preparation
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Rally navigation and pace notes
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Driving techniques and control
🏁 Afternoon: Hands-On Driving
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Grass Motorkhana and Autocross driving
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Touring stage practice
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Real-world car handling in a safe environment
🌲 Day Two – Maramarua Forest Gravel Stage
🕘 9am – 3pm
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Drive a rally car on a real 5km forest gravel rally stage
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Complete 6 runs with instructor coaching
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Tackle mixed surfaces: fast-flowing straights & tight technical corners
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End the day with a high-speed hot lap as a passenger with your instructor at full rally pace!
What’s Included:
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Motorsport NZ-accredited rally driving instruction
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Use of 2WD and 4WD Mitsubishi rally cars
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Lunch, snacks, and drinks provided both days (please advise dietary needs)
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Support with Rally License application
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Accommodation recommendations available – see our FAQs
Who Can Attend:
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Drivers aged 15 and over
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Participants under 18 require written parental consent
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All participants are required to sign an indemnity form before taking part.
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No previous rally or motorsport experience necessary
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Manual driving experience is helpful but not required
Gift Vouchers Available
Want to gift someone the ultimate motorsport experience? Rally School gift vouchers are available and valid for 12 months – perfect for aspiring drivers, birthdays, and motorsport enthusiasts.
