What is the Time-Trial?
- Single-day competitive blast on legendary Silver Fern terrain.
- Special stages from the wider rally condensed into one intense event.
- Fastest time wins - pure pace over a concentrated programme.
- Same iconic stages, compressed schedule, full intensity.
Eligibility & Quick Facts
Any Qualifying Car
Historic, Challenge Trophy, or Classic 4WD specification machines welcome.
One-Day Format
Concentrated stages on a single calendar day with minimal downtime.
Competitive Format
Fastest cumulative time wins - same timing and scoring as multi-day categories.
Safety Requirements (Summary)
Full details in the Event Regulations.
Roll Cage
Certified roll cage meeting current standards.
Seats & Harnesses
FIA homologated seats and harnesses, within date.
Driver Kit
Fire-retardant suit, underwear/balaclava, gloves and boots.
In-Car Equipment
Handheld extinguisher, 2x safety triangles, first-aid kit.
Recovery & Safety
RallySafe wiring kit, tow rope, window breaker/belt cutter.
Why Competitors Love Time-Trial
Concentrated Challenge
Pure pace over one intense day with no week-long commitment.
Legendary Terrain
Same iconic New Zealand stages condensed into a single event.
Accessible Entry
Shorter format appeals to crews without a full-week availability.
Full Competition
Competitive timing and professional organisation at one-day scale.
Who It's For
- Drivers and navigators who want to experience legendary terrain without a week-long commitment.
- Crews interested in competitive rallying at high intensity over a single day.
- Teams testing cars or building experience before a longer format.
The Time-Trial Difference
One day, full intensity, legendary stages. The Time-Trial compresses the Silver Fern experience into a concentrated competitive blast - ideal for crews who want quality over duration.
Other Ways to Do the Silver Fern
Historic Competition
Period-correct pre-1987 cars on seven days.
Challenge Trophy
Modern cars in a week-long competitive format.
Classic 4WD
Four-wheel-drive specialists on the same legendary terrain.
Ready for One Intense Day?
Experience legendary terrain in concentrated competition. The Time-Trial is calling.
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