Two new Cups will be added to the Motorsport Australia Off Road Championship (AORC) for 2026 and beyond, highlighting the successes of women and junior competitors in off road racing.
The AORC, which will enter its 45th year on the Motorsport Australia calendar in 2026, will introduce a Women’s Cup and Junior Cup, adding two new crowns to be won at the end of next year’s 2026 AORC season.
Motorsport Australia Off Road General Manager Campbell Smith stated the addition of the two Cups will add an extra element of competition for two of off road’s most important demographics.
“Introducing the Women’s Cup and Junior Cup is an exciting step forward for the AORC,” Smith said.
“These additions recognise two groups who continue to contribute enormously to our sport, and we’re thrilled to provide new opportunities for them to shine in 2026 and beyond.”
The Junior Cup is designed to continue encouraging junior participation in the AORC and is open to drivers and navigators aged between 16-21.
To be eligible for points, each competitor must be no older than 21 at the commencement of each event.
Once a competitor turns 22, Junior Cup points are no longer awarded to that competitor for the current season. However, it’s possible that the competitor may have scored enough points during the season to still be eligible for a win or a place in the Junior Cup.
“Our junior competitors are the future of off road racing, and this Cup is designed to encourage their development and reward their commitment,” Smith added.
“We’re seeing remarkable talent emerge in this age group, and this new accolade gives them a clear pathway to grow within the championship.”
The following points will be awarded by position per section for both driver and navigator for the first 10 places.
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 |
| 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th |
| 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
Points will be awarded on outright positions in each event. The fastest woman, either Driver, Navigator or Co-driver, to finish an event will be considered first outright for the event.
“Women competitors play an integral role in off road racing, and the Women’s Cup will highlight their achievements in a prominent way,” Smith said.
“We’re proud to celebrate their impact on the championship and look forward to watching this Cup inspire even more participation.”
The following points will be awarded by outright position per event for both driver and navigator for the first 10 places.
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 |
| 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th |
| 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
The 2026 Motorsport Australia Off Road Championship calendar can be accessed on the AORC website.
