Two winners of 2025 Otago Rally scholarship
An influx of quality applications has seen the Central Machine Hire Otago Rally award scholarships go to two up-and-coming young rally drivers. Choosing a single winner from the 15 applications wasn’t an easy task, and eventually, Cromwell’s Terri Taylor and North Canterbury’s Harri Silcock were chosen...
Two scholarships on offer for 2025 Central Machine Hire Otago Rally
The Otago Rally is again offering two young driver scholarships in 2025, thanks to the support of naming rights sponsor Central Machine Hire. Valued at more than $2,500 each, the scholarships are to encourage young drivers, preferably new to the Otago Rally, who might otherwise struggle...
2025 NZ Rally Championship calendar set
Organisers of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship are proud to announce the 2025 calendar that includes the return of two events to the championship for the first time post-pandemic. The season will, as has become traditional, kick off with the two-day Otago...
Internationals lining up for annual Otago Rally classic
The 2025 Central Machine Hire Otago Rally is already proving popular, with over 65 intentions to enter received so far. There have already been nine received from Australia, and seven from other countries including the UK and Japan. Rally organisers are expecting have a full field of...
Jones all set for greatest challenge
Rising Kiwi rally star Zeal Jones is aiming to showcase his skills in what could be a career- defining few days in harsh winter conditions in Europe. The final shoot-out in the 2024 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WRC Challenge Program gets underway today in Finland and the...
2025 Central Machine Hire Otago Rally intentions to enter now open
Intentions to Enter for next year’s Central Machine Hire Otago Rally are now open, with another bumper field expected. To be held from April 4 to 6, the rally will once again be the opening round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship,...
Hayden Paddon and Jared Hudson crowned 2024 FIA Asia Pacific Rally Champions
By winning the International Rally of Whangārei held from 8-10 November, New Zealand duo Hayden Paddon and co-driver Jared Hudson secured the 2024 FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) title. This victory marks the second time that 37-year-old Paddon has claimed the prestigious international APRC...
Impressive Whangarei rally drive secures third in NZRC for Gilmour
To cap off an incredible season for New Zealand’s fastest female rally driver, Emma Gilmour has finished third overall in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship (NZRC). She was elated, having given it her absolute all - aided by top co-driver Malcolm Read...
Hunt holds his nerve for third NZRC title
Ben Hunt claimed a third Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship crown after finishing second at the International Rally of Whangarei on Sunday. Hunt, in his Skoda New Zealand Fabia Rally 2, took a comfortable second place to secure his third career title and...
It all comes down to this – Hunt v Paddon for title
Two-time national champion Ben Hunt will look to hold off WRC rally winner and seven-time national champ Hayden Paddon in a head-to-head battle at the final round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship in Whangarei this week. Hunt (Skoda New Zealand Fabia...