On a whim I decided to go watch the Australian Rally Championship season kick off here in Canberra.
A friend and I headed out into the bush to Canberra's south (about 20 min out of town) and joined a throng of 100+ spectators.
Watching a rally is a bit strange - you stand around waiting, then you can hear the cars coming a fair way off and everyone surges to their feet. The cars arrive in a cloud of petrol, dust and noise and a few seconds later they're gone and the whole thing resets.
The spectator spot is usually chosen for its drama and this was no exception - cars climbed a slope into a dusty left hander.
The ABC got some great footage of the following day's special stage, which is much more spectator-friendly but I've attached my footage for your ten seconds of enjoyment.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-24/australian-rally-championship-season-kicks-off-at/105088222