Bombala’s Mal and Reagan Hurley have dominated this year’s Monaro Stages Rally, again claiming top spot and showcasing their racing talents.

The Hurley duo won each of the 12 rally stages, which returned to the roads of Bombala and the Cooma region for the first time since 2023.

About 40 cars started the event, held on Sunday, taking in 177 kilometres of dirt roads in the Bondi and Coolangubra forests and shire roads around Bombala and Cooma. The Hurleys set the pace from the outset, claiming stage one in under 10 minutes, the only pair to crack the 10 minute barrier. From this point, the pair won each of the following 11 stages, finishing the Monaro Stages Rally in 1:33.34.

“After a brief time away in 2024, we were thrilled to be back in action and to once again bring you the rallying experience that the Monaro region is known for,” Monaro Stages Rally event director, Kim Winks, said.

“This year, we are especially excited to be part of the Australian Motorsport Action Group (AMSAG) Southern Cross Rally Series, adding a new chapter to our event’s legacy while maintaining the spirit and camaraderie that have always defined Monaro Stages.”

Ms Winks said the year off allowed organisers to refine the event and offer an even better spectacle and racing experience in 2025.

“The break last year gave us the opportunity to reflect, refine, and come back stronger than ever,” Ms Winks said.

“With a two-day format featuring 13 exhilarating stages, including the much-anticipated shire roads around Cooma, as well as the forests of Bondi and Coolangubra, Nimmitabel, Dalgety and Bibbenluke.

“We delivered a rally that will challenge competitors, thrill spectators, and showcase the very best of the Snowy Monaro region’s diverse terrain.

“We also can’t rally without the support of our wonderful sponsors Kosciuszko Automotive, located in Jindabyne. Todd and Megan have embraced our event and we love having them on board.”

For years, the Monaro Stages has been a staple on the motorsport calendar, revered for its blend of fast shire roads and technical forest tracks.