The Australian Off Road Championship (AORC) commenced in 1981 and showcases the best off road competitors, cars and events from around the country. AORC events are defined as ‘long course’ events that are conducted on a track of no less than 15 kilometres in length. The courses and tracks used for the AORC are often narrow, twisting, tree lined tracks, undulating farmland tracks, mountain tracks and river crossings, sometimes incorporating man made jumps and other obstacles. Off Roading is an exciting and adrenalin filled discipline of motor sport and is growing in stature with an increasing competitors looking to take up the challenge. The 2010 AORC will consist of five events taking place as follows:
| Rd 1 |
Hyden 400, WA |
April 3-5 |
| Rd 2 |
Finke Desert Race, NT |
June 12-13 |
| Rd 3 |
Griffith, NSW |
July 24-25 |
| Rd 4 |
Pines Off Road Enduro, SA |
September 4-5 |
| Rd 5 |
Goondiwindi 400, Qld |
October 16-17 | Competitors attend these rounds from every state with most events incorporating a round of their State Championship which attracts local competitors, sponsors and spectators. |