Discontinued Championships
DISCONTINUED NZ RALLY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Gold Star Rally Champions
Gold Star Rally Champions – Drivers
| Season | Recipient | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Hayden Paddon | Hyundai i20 Rally2 |
| 2022 | Hayden Paddon | Hyundai i20 AP4 |
| 2021 | Hayden Paddon | Hyundai i20 AP4 |
| 2020 | Not contested | (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Ben Hunt | Subaru Impreza WRX STI |
| 2018 | Hayden Paddon | Hyundai i20 AP4 |
| 2017 | Andrew Hawkeswood | Mazda 2 AP4+ |
| 2016 | David Holder | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo |
| 2015 | Ben Hunt | Subaru Impreza |
| 2014 | Richard Mason | Subaru Impreza WRX |
| 2013 | Hayden Paddon | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9 |
| 2012 | Richard Mason | Subaru Impreza WRX |
| 2011 | Richard Mason | Subaru Impreza WRX |
| 2010 | Dean Sumner | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9 |
| 2009 | Hayden Paddon | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9 |
| 2008 | Hayden Paddon | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9 |
| 2007 | Sam Murray | Subaru Impreza |
| 2006 | Richard Mason | Subaru Impreza |
| 2005 | Richard Mason | Subaru Impreza WRX |
| 2004 | Chris West | Subaru Impreza WRX |
| 2003 | Bruce Herbert | Subaru Impreza |
| 2002 | Bruce Herbert | Subaru Impreza |
| 2001 | Bruce Herbert | Subaru Impreza |
| 2000 | Bruce Herbert | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 6 |
| 1999 | Geof Argyle | Mitsubishi Lancer |
| 1998 | Geof Argyle | Mitsubishi Lancer |
| 1997 | Reece Jones | Mitsubishi Lancer |
| 1996 | Joe McAndrew | Subaru Legacy |
| 1995 | Reece Jones | Mitsubishi Lancer |
| 1994 | Joe McAndrew | Subaru Legacy |
| 1993 | Joe McAndrew | Subaru Legacy |
| 1992 | Neil Allport | Mazda 323 4WD |
| 1991 | Peter 'Possum' Bourne | Subaru Legacy |
| 1990 | David Ayling | Mazda 323 4WD |
| 1989 | Neil Allport | Mazda 323 4WD |
| 1988 | Brian Stokes | Ford Sierra 4x4 |
| 1987 | Tony Teesdale | MG Metro 6R4 |
| 1986 | Neil Allport | Mazda RX7 |
| 1985 | Brian Stokes | Ford Escort RS |
| 1984 | Brian Stokes | Nissan 240RS |
| 1983 | Malcolm Stewart | Ford Escort RS1800 |
| 1982 | Tony Teesdale | Ford Escort RS1800 |
| 1981 | Jim Donald | Ford Escort RS1800 |
| 1980 | Jim Donald | Ford Escort RS1800 |
| 1979 | Paul Adams | Ford Escort RS1800 |
| 1978 | Blair Robson | Ford Escort RS1800 |
| 1977 | Rod Millen | Mazda RX3 |
Gold Star Rally Champions – Co-Drivers
| Season | Recipient | Driver |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | John Kennard | Hayden Paddon |
| 2022 | John Kennard | Hayden Paddon |
| 2021 | John Kennard | Hayden Paddon |
| 2020 | Not contested | (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Tony Rawstorn | Ben Hunt |
| 2018 | Tony Rawstorn | Hayden Paddon |
| 2017 | Jeff Cress | Andrew Hawkeswood |
| 2016 | Jason Farmer | David Holder |
| 2015 | Tony Rawstorn | Ben Hunt |
| 2014 | Sara Mason | Richard Mason |
| 2013 | John Kennard | Hayden Paddon |
| 2012 | Sara Mason | Richard Mason |
| 2011 | Sara Mason | Richard Mason |
| 2010 | Paul Fallon | Dean Sumner |
| 2009 | John Kennard | Hayden Paddon |
| 2008 | John Kennard | Hayden Paddon |
| 2007 | Rob Ryan | Sam Murray |
| 2006 | Sara Randall | Richard Mason |
| 2005 | Garry Cowan | Richard Mason |
| 2004 | Garry Cowan | Chris West |
| 2003 | Rob Ryan | Bruce Herbert |
| 2002 | Rob Ryan | Bruce Herbert |
| 2001 | Rob Ryan | Bruce Herbert |
| 2000 | Rob Ryan | Bruce Herbert |
| 1999 | Rob Ryan | Geof Argyle |
| 1998 | Alan Glen | Geof Argyle |
| 1997 | Leo Bult | Reece Jones |
| 1996 | Robert Haldane | Joe McAndrew |
| 1995 | Leo Bult | Reece Jones |
| 1994 | Robert Haldane | Joe McAndrew |
| 1993 | Robert Haldane | Joe McAndrew |
| 1992 | Jim Robb | Neil Allport |
| 1991 | Rodger Freeth | Peter 'Possum' Bourne |
| 1990 | Robert Haldane | David Ayling |
| 1989 | Robert Haldane | Neil Allport |
| 1988 | Robert Haldane | Brian Stokes |
| 1987 | Greg Horne | Tony Teesdale |
Category 1 (4WD) Champions
4WD Drivers Champions
| Season | Recipient | Car |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Hayden Paddon | Hyundai i20 R5 |
| 2022 | Hayden Paddon | Hyundai i20 AP4 |
| 2021 | Hayden Paddon | Hyundai i20 AP4 |
| 2020 | Not contested | (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Ben Hunt | Subaru Impreza WRX STI |
| 2018 | Hayden Paddon | Hyundai i20 AP4 |
| 2017 | Andrew Hawkeswood | Mazda 2 AP4+ |
| 2016 | David Holder | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo |
| 2015 | Ben Hunt | Subaru Impreza |
| 2014 | Richard Mason | Subaru Impreza WRX |
| 2013 | Hayden Paddon | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9 |
| 2012 | Richard Mason | Subaru Impreza WRX |
| 2011 | Richard Mason | Subaru Impreza WRX |
| 2010 | Dean Sumner | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9 |
| 2009 | Hayden Paddon | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9 |
| 2008 | Hayden Paddon | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9 |
| 2007 | Sam Murray | Subaru Impreza |
4WD Co-Drivers Champions
| Season | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2023 | John Kennard |
| 2022 | John Kennard |
| 2021 | John Kennard |
| 2020 | Not contested |
| 2019 | Tony Rawstorn |
| 2018 | Tony Rawstorn |
| 2017 | Jeff Cress |
| 2016 | Jason Farmer |
| 2015 | Tony Rawstorn |
| 2014 | Sara Mason |
| 2013 | John Kennard |
| 2012 | Sara Mason |
| 2011 | Sara Mason |
| 2010 | Paul Fallon |
| 2009 | John Kennard |
| 2008 | John Kennard |
| 2007 | Rob Ryan |
2WD Champions
2WD Drivers Champions
| Season | Recipient | Car |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dylan Thomson | Ford Fiesta Rally4 |
| 2022 | Dylan Thomson | Ford Fiesta ST |
| 2021 | Dylan Thomson | Ford Fiesta ST |
| 2020 | Not contested | (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Marcus Van Klink | Mazda RX-8 |
| 2018 | Dylan Thomson | Ford Fiesta ST |
| 2017 | Dylan Thomson | Ford Fiesta ST |
| 2016 | Dave Strong | Honda Civic |
| 2015 | Max Bayley | Ford Fiesta R2 |
| 2014 | Max Bayley | Ford Fiesta R2 |
| 2013 | Josh Marston | Ford Fiesta R2 |
| 2012 | David Holder | Toyota Levin |
| 2011 | Not Contested | |
| 2010 | Matt Summerfield | Skoda Fabia |
| 2009 | Matt Summerfield | Skoda Fabia |
| 2008 | Craig Stevens | |
| 2007 | David Wright | |
| 2006 | Deane Buist | |
| 2005 | Deane Buist | |
| 2004 | Derek Ayson | |
| 2003 | Dave Strong | |
| 2002 | Deane Buist | |
| 2001 | Deane Buist | |
| 2000 | Stu Moore | |
| 1999 | Jeff Judd |
2WD Co-Driver Champions
| Season | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Bayden Thomson |
| 2022 | Bayden Thomson |
| 2021 | Samantha Gray |
| 2020 | Not contested |
| 2019 | Dave Neill |
| 2018 | Amy Hudson |
| 2017 | Amy Hudson |
| 2016 | Bruce McKenzie |
| 2015 | Donna Elder |
| 2014 | Phillip Deakin |
| 2013 | Venita Fabbro |
| 2012 | James Holder |
| 2011 | Not Contested |
| 2010 | Phillip Deakin |
| 2009 | Phillip Deakin |
Category 2 (FIA 2WD) Champions
Category 2 (FIA 2WD) Drivers Champions
| Season | Recipient | Car |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dylan Thomson | Ford Fiesta Rally4 |
| 2022 | Dylan Thomson | Ford Fiesta ST |
| 2021 | Dylan Thomson | Ford Fiesta ST |
| 2020 | Not contested | (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Mike Sheehan | Ford Fiesta R2 |
| 2018 | Dylan Thomson | Ford Fiesta ST |
| 2017 | Dylan Thomson | Ford Fiesta ST |
| 2016 | Max Bayley | Ford Fiesta R2 |
| 2015 | Max Bayley | Ford Fiesta R2 |
| 2014 | Max Bayley | Ford Fiesta R2 |
| 2013 | Josh Marston | Ford Fiesta R2 |
| 2012 | Ben Hunt | Ford Fiesta ST |
| 2011 | Ben Hunt | Ford Fiesta ST |
| 2010 | Stephen Barker | Ford Fiesta ST |
| 2009 | Ben Jagger | Ford Fiesta ST |
| 2008 | Patrick Malley | Ford Fiesta ST |
| 2007 | Mark Tapper | Ford Fiesta ST |
Category 2 (FIA 2WD) Co-Drivers Champions
| Season | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Bayden Thomson |
| 2022 | Bayden Thomson |
| 2021 | Amy Hudson |
| 2020 | Not contested |
| 2019 | Glenn Goldring |
| 2018 | Amy Hudson |
| 2017 | Amy Hudson |
| 2016 | Lisa Hudson |
| 2015 | Donna Elder |
| 2014 | Phillip Deakin |
| 2013 | Venita Fabbro |
| 2012 | Tony Rawstorn |
| 2011 | Tony Rawstorn |
| 2010 | Richard Ellis |
| 2009 | Ben Hawkins |
| 2008 | Raymond Bennett |
| 2007 | Jeff Cress |
Category 3 (Open 2WD) Champions
Category 3 (Open 2WD) Drivers Champions
| Season | Recipient | Car |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Daniel Haines | Ford Escort |
| 2022 | Daniel Haines | Ford Escort |
| 2021 | Ari Pettigrew | BMW 318ti |
| 2020 | Not contested | (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Marcus Van Klink | Mazda RX8 |
| 2018 | Marcus Van Klink | Mazda RX8 |
| 2017 | Anthony Jones | Ford Escort |
| 2016 | Dave Strong | Honda Civic |
| 2015 | Not Awarded | Not Awarded |
| 2014 | Hamish Anderson | Toyota Levin |
| 2013 | Hamish Anderson | Toyota Levin |
| 2012 | David Holder | Toyota Levin |
Category 3 (Open 2WD) Co-Drivers Champions
| Season | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Matt Priest |
| 2022 | Matt Priest |
| 2021 | Samantha Gray |
| 2020 | Not contested |
| 2019 | Dave Neill |
| 2018 | Dave Neill |
| 2017 | Tanya Gwynne |
| 2016 | Bruce McKenzie |
| 2015 | Not Awarded |
| 2014 | Sarah Brennan |
| 2013 | Sarah Brennan |
| 2012 | James Holder |
Historic Challenge Champions
Historic Challenge Drivers
| Season | Recipient | Car |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | John Silcock | Mazda RX7 |
| 2022 | John Silcock | Mazda RX7 |
| 2021 | Anthony Jones | Ford Escort |
| 2020 | Not contested | (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Jeff Judd | Ford Escort |
| 2018 | John Silcock | Mazda RX7 |
| 2017 | Tony Gosling | Ford Escort |
| 2016 | Marcus van Klink | Mazda RX7 |
| 2015 | Marcus van Klink | Mazda RX7 |
| 2014 | Marcus van Klink | Mazda RX7 |
| 2013 | Deane Buist | Ford Escort RS1800 |
| 2012 | Marcus van Klink | Mazda RX7 |
| 2011 | Rob Wylie | Nissan 240RS |
| 2010 | Regan Ross | Ford Escort |
| 2009 | Mike Cameron | Mitsubishi Lancer |
| 2008 | Rob Wylie | Nissan 240RS |
| 2007 | Euan Fuge | Mazda RX3 |
| 2006 | Robert Murray | Mazda RX7 |
Historic Challenge Co-Drivers
| Season | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Donna Elder |
| 2022 | Donna Elder |
| 2021 | Zoe Jones |
| 2020 | Not contested |
| 2019 | Sarah Brennan |
| 2018 | Samantha Gray |
| 2017 | Blair Read |
| 2016 | Dave Neill |
| 2015 | Dave Neill |
| 2014 | Dave Neill |
| 2013 | Andrew Bulman |
| 2012 | Dave Neill |
| 2011 | Troy Smith |
| 2010 | Darren Galbraith |
| 2009 | Helen Cameron |
| 2008 | Paul Turner |
| 2007 | Mike Gibbs |
| 2006 | Deborah Kibble |
NZRC Rally Challenge Series
NZ Rally Challenge Trophy (Category 5) Drivers Champions
| Season | Recipient | Car |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Zeal Jones | Subaru Impreza |
| 2022 | Jeff Ward | Subaru Impreza |
| 2021 | Quentin Palmer | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 5 |
| 2020 | Not contested | (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Matt Adams | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9 |
| 2018 | Grant Blackberry | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 10 |
| 2017 | Adam Bligh | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 6 |
| 2016 | Kingsley Jones | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 7 |
| 2015 | Darren Galbraith | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 6 |
NZ Rally Challenge Trophy (Category 5) Co-Drivers Champions
| Season | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Matthew Sayers |
| 2022 | Murray O'Neil |
| 2021 | Noel Moloney |
| 2020 | Not contested |
| 2019 | Lisa Hudson |
| 2018 | Ric Chalmers |
| 2017 | Ric Chalmers |
| 2016 | Waverley Jones |
| 2015 | Rocky Hudson |
Category 5A (4WD) Rally Challenge Trophy Drivers Champions
| Season | Recipient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Zeal Jones | Subaru Impreza |
| 2022 | Jeff Ward | Subaru Impreza |
| 2021 | Quentin Palmer | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 5 |
| 2020 | Not contested | (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Matt Adams | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9 |
| 2018 | Grant Blackberry | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 10 |
| 2017 | Richard Bateman | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9 |
| 2016 | Kingsley Jones | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 7 |
| 2015 | Richard Bateman | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 8 |
| 2014 | Darren Galbraith | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 6 |
| 2013 | Graham Featherstone | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 7 |
Category 5A (4WD) Rally Challenge Trophy Co-Drivers Champions
| Season | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Matthew Sayers |
| 2022 | Murray O'Neil |
| 2021 | Noel Moloney |
| 2020 | Not contested |
| 2019 | Lisa Hudson |
| 2018 | Ric Chalmers |
| 2017 | Ric Chalmers |
| 2016 | Waverley Jones |
| 2015 | Sharisse Guckert |
| 2014 | James Bracefield |
| 2013 | Chris Davidson |
Category 5B (2WD) Rally Challenge Trophy Drivers Champions
| Season | Recipient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Jared Parker | Toyota Corolla |
| 2022 | Jonty Brenssell | Toyota Starlet |
| 2021 | Daniel Haines | Ford Escort |
| 2020 | Not contested | (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Daniel Alexander | Toyota Starlet |
| 2018 | Marcus Van Klink | Mazda RX8 |
| 2017 | David Taylor | Honda Civic |
| 2016 | Jeff Torkington | Toyota MR2 |
| 2015 | Justin Glavish | Toyota Starlet |
| 2014 | Jeff Torkington | Toyota MR2 |
| 2013 | David Ralph | Toyota Starlet |
Category 5B (2WD) Rally Challenge Trophy Co-Drivers Champions
| Season | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Kyle Shears |
| 2022 | Daph O'Rourke |
| 2021 | Matt Priest |
| 2020 | Not contested |
| 2019 | Katrina Renshaw |
| 2018 | Dave Neill |
| 2017 | Pania Huntley |
| 2016 | Rodney James |
| 2015 | Michelle Brunt |
| 2014 | Hilary Gandy |
| 2013 | Paul MacDonald |
Junior Champions
| Season | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Bryn Jones |
| 2022 | Ari Pettigrew |
| 2021 | Ari Pettigrew |
| 2020 | Not contested |
| 2019 | Dylan Thomson |
| 2018 | Dylan Thomson |
| 2017 | Dylan Thomson |
| 2016 | Sloan Cox |
| 2015 | Lance Williams |
| 2014 | David Holder |
| 2013 | Ben Hunt |
| 2012 | Matt Jansen |
| 2011 | Ben Hunt |
| 2010 | Sloan Cox |
| 2009 | Matt Jansen |
| 2008 | Hayden Paddon |
| 2007 | Hayden Paddon |
| 2006 | Hayden Paddon |
| 2005 | Brett Martin |
| 2004 | Dean Sumner |
| 2003 | Richard Mason |
| 2002 | Richard Mason |
| 2001 | Cameron Bates |
| 2000 | Chris West |
| 1999 | Karl Robinson |
| 1998 | Chris West |
| 1997 | Jason West |
| 1996 | Craig Marshall |
| 1995 | Greg Graham |
| 1994 | Andrew Grant |
| 1993 | Blair Logan |
| 1992 | Roger McKay |
| 1991 | Mark Leonard |
| 1990 | Greg Graham |
| 1989 | Darren Fairhall |
| 1988 | Stuart Weeber |
| 1987 | Stuart Weeber |
| 1986 | Brett Hill |
| 1985 | Robert Hart |
| 1984 | Mike Montgomery |
| 1983 | Mike Montgomery |
Rookie Driver Champions
| Season | Recipient | Car |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Jared Parker | Toyota Corolla |
| 2022 | John-Paul van Der Meys | Ford Fiesta ST |
| 2021 | Brendon Wadsworth | Ford Fiesta R2 |
| 2020 | Not contested | (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Ben Thomasen | Subaru Impreza |
| 2018 | Eugene Creugnet | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9 |
| 2017 | Max Tregilgas | Ford Fiesta ST |
| 2016 | Carl Davies | Toyota Yaris |
| 2015 | Richard Bateman | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 8 |
| 2014 | Lance Williams | Subaru Impreza WRX |
| 2013 | Graham Featherstone | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 7 |
| 2012 | David Holder | Toyota Levin |
| 2011 | Neil Marshall | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 8 |
| 2010 | Regan Ross | Ford Escort |
| 2009 | Matt Jansen | Subaru Impreza |
| 2008 | Andre Meier | Subaru Impreza |
| 2007 | Callum McInnes | Subaru Impreza WRX |
| 2006 | Hayden Paddon | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 8 |
| 2005 | Lee-Anne Barns | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 8 |
| 2004 | Sam Murray | Subaru Impreza |
| 2003 | Dean Sumner | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 6 |
Manufacturer's Trophy
| Season | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Ford |
| 2022 | Hyundai |
| 2021 | Hyundai |
| 2020 | Not contested |
| 2019 | Subaru |
| 2018 | Hyundai |
| 2017 | Subaru |
| 2016 | Mitsubishi |
| 2015 | Subaru |
| 2014 | Subaru |
| 2013 | Not contested |
| 2012 | Subaru |
| 2011 | Subaru |
| 2010 | Mitsubishi |
| 2009 | Subaru |
| 2008 | Mitsubishi |
| 2007 | Subaru |
| 2006 | Subaru |
| 2005 | Subaru |
| 2004 | Mitsubishi |
| 2003 | Mitsubishi Team |
| 2002 | Mitsubishi Team |
| 2001 | Mitsubishi Ralliart Team |
| 2000 | Mitsubishi Ralliart Team - Geof Argyle, Todd Bawden, Andrew Hawkeswood |
| 1999 | Mitsubishi Ralliart Team - Geof Argyle, Todd Bawden, Ross Meekings |
| 1998 | Mitsubishi Team - Geof Argyle, Todd Bawden, Marty Roestenburg |
| 1997 | Mitsubishi Team - Reece Jones, Marty Roestenburg, Geof Argyle |
| 1996 | Subaru Team - Greg Graham, Joe McAndrew, Stumpy Holmes |
| 1995 | Mitsubishi Team - Reece Jones, Andrew Grant, Mark Leonard |
| 1994 | Subaru Team - Vanessa Slee, Brian Watkin, Joe McAndrew |
Teams Cup
| Season | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Paddon Rallysport - Hayden Paddon, Ari Pettigrew |
| 2022 | Paddon Rallysport - Hayden Paddon, Ari Pettigrew |
| 2021 | Paddon Rallysport - Hayden Paddon, Ari Pettigrew |
| 2020 | Not contested |
| 2019 | Team LJ Hooker - Dylan Turner, Dylan Thomson |
| 2018 | Tortoise and the Hare - Jack Williamson, Hayden Paddon |
| 2017 | Matt Summerfield, Darren Galbraith, Jack Williamson |
| 2016 | Not Contested |
| 2015 | Not Contested |
| 2014 | Team Mason - Richard Mason, Marcus van Klink, Brent Taylor |
| 2013 | Andrew Simms Mitsubishi - Chris West, Josh Marston, Jeff Judd |