With no manufacturer support for the series, the 2010 ARC became a battle between several private teams. Reigning champions Simon and Sue Evans switched from Lancer to Subaru and were challenged for the first half of the series by Scott Pedder and Jonathon Mortimer in a similar Subaru. Pedder took wins at the first two rounds in Tasmania and the West with Evans third and second. Evans took the win at the Coffs Coast while Pedder rolled out of Heat 2. South Australia was a repeat with Evans winning and Pedder off the road in Heat 2. Pedder sustained a knew injury which rendered him unable to contest the final two rounds, Evans won in Queensland to take the title with one round remaining. They had mechanical issues early on Rally Victoria and only finished 13th. Consistent results from Ryan and Rebecca Smart in a Corolla Sportiva gained them runner up by countback from Mark Pedder (with two different co-drivers) in a Lancer Evo9.
The 2WD champions we Eli Evans and Glen Weston in a Honda Civic Type R. Both the Premier League and Privateers Cup were won by Michael Boaden and Helen Cheers in a Lancer Evo9. The Showroom Series and Eco Rally Challenge were both won by Mick Gillett and Harvey Smith in a Hyundai i30 CRDi.
With no Manufacturer participation the Manufacturers Award appears to have been based on all placings. Mitsubishi won narrowly from Subaru.
To see other years of the ARC, go to the series page.
