Now, this is a brilliant machine-and-driver pairing to get genuinely excited about. As Speedcafe reports, Block is officially locked in for the Adelaide Grand Final festival, bringing her considerable talent to a unique Race of Champions-inspired event aboard a Skoda Rally2 machine. It will be her very first time competing in Australia, adding a fresh international edge to the proceedings.
She confirmed her entry through the Australian Rally Championship social media channels, highlighting the backing of Townsville-based 4WD Central and its founder Chris Carney. “I’m really excited to be heading down under for the Australian rally championship festival!” Block stated, noting that she looks forward to diving into a new rally scene and meeting the local community.
The 20-year-old brings an impressive CV to the stages. She has spent years as a regular in the American Rally Association—taking O2WD Class honours in 2023 alongside a UTV class victory at the Baja 1000 that same year—before shifting her attention to single-seater racing. That pivot included a milestone first Formula 1 Academy win at Singapore in 2025 as part of the Williams Driver Academy, though she departed the setup at the end of the 2025 season to steer her career back toward rallying this year.
There is also a poignant history waiting in Adelaide for the Block family name. Fans will remember that Cam Waters ran a special tribute livery dedicated to the late great rally star at the 2023 event, not long after Ken’s passing.
She will not be lonely on the entry list, either. Also confirmed for the Adelaide festival are the Toyota Gazoo Racing Australia brothers Harry and Lewis Bates, the Pedders Rally Team pair consisting of Scott Pedder and Jackson Long, plus the father-and-son duo Peter and Alex Rullo, among others.
The ARC Festival and the NAPA Speedway are scheduled to run in support of the final round of the Supercars Championship at the BP Adelaide Grand Final, running from November 26-29. It is wild, it is happening, and it is going to be an absolute spectacle.
