Stokes ‘over the moon’ about first rally title
In a fitting tribute to his ever-supportive father, Brian, Jack Stokes became the first son of an Otago Rally winner to repeat the feat at the 50th anniversary event, notching his debut rally...
Catherine Pattison
Limelight shifts for locals
Limelight shifts for locals
With the region’s usual suspects not in contention for Otago Rally national championship class-winning honours, the focus broadens further afield.
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Heavy hitters aplenty in Classic field
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Heavy hitters aplenty in Classic field
A milestone always creates a sense of occasion and the Otago Rally has attracted a star-studded entry list to mark the 50th anniversary at this weekend’s event.
Ben Hunt wins elusive Otago Rally trophy
Ben Hunt wins elusive Otago Rally trophy
After more than a decade of trying, Auckland’s Ben Hunt can finally add the elusive Otago Rally trophy to his cabinet.
'Awesome to finally win' Otago Rally trophy - Hunt
'Awesome to finally win' Otago Rally trophy - Hunt
After more than a decade of trying, Auckland’s Ben Hunt can finally add the elusive Otago Rally trophy to his cabinet.
Hunt takes lead in thrilling opening day of Otago Rally
Hunt takes lead in thrilling opening day of Otago Rally
Reigning national champion Ben Hunt holds a narrow 10.5 second lead after the opening day of the first event in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship.
Hunt leads after thrilling opening day of Otago Rally
Hunt leads after thrilling opening day of Otago Rally
Reigning national champion Ben Hunt holds a narrow 10.5 second lead after the opening day of the first event in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship.
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Contenders galore in 2025 rally
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Contenders galore in 2025 rally
The Otago Rally opens the six-round New Zealand Rally Championship tomorrow in what is set to be the most wide-open title race in many years.
Health scare for motocross star Courtney Duncan
Health scare for motocross star Courtney Duncan
Dunedin's four-time world motocross champion Courtney Duncan was rushed to hospital with severe chest pains and will miss the start of the season.
Gilmour ready for strong start
Gilmour ready for strong start
New Zealand’s queen of rallying Emma Gilmour is in the best possible place ahead of her home event, the Otago Rally, coming up over the April 5 and 6 weekend.
International drivers flood rally
International drivers flood rally
New Zealand’s open borders mean an influx of international entries have been able to flood into this weekend’s Otago Rally.
Duncan too good for boys
Duncan too good for boys
The crowd at the King of Central motocross event was treated to a Courtney Duncan come-from-behind special in yesterday’s second MX2 race.
Paddon dominant in claiming eighth title
Paddon dominant in claiming eighth title
Two punctures were not enough to prevent former WRC driver Hayden Paddon from upping his Otago Rally trophy tally to eight yesterday.
After enforced break, rally eagerly awaited
After enforced break, rally eagerly awaited
Transporters and trailers around the country have been rolling rally cargo towards Dunedin this week, as the city gets ready to host the 2021 Otago Rally.
Organisers hoping to reschedule Otago Rally
Organisers hoping to reschedule Otago Rally
The Otago Rally may still be sighted this year although its destiny appears out of the organisers’ control.
Paddon’s win ‘good thing’
Paddon’s win ‘good thing’
There were some fairly serious repercussions for event organiser Hayden Paddon if he did not win the inaugural Ben Nevis Golden 1200 Hillclimb yesterday.
Event designed with ‘competitor hat’ on
Event designed with ‘competitor hat’ on
After competing in hundreds of motorsport events all around the world, Hayden Paddon has a fair idea about what he expects from a good one.
Paddon sets his sights on the long term
Paddon sets his sights on the long term
Hayden Paddon is hitting pause on chasing his World Rally Championship (WRC) dream and will focus on his business endeavours, which may well deliver him back to top-tier rallying in the future.
Sheehan wins national 2WD rally title
Sheehan wins national 2WD rally title
As far as debut attempts go, Mike Sheehan nailed his first tilt at winning the FIA Group N 2WD title at the final round of the New Zealand Rally Championship (NZRC) on Saturday, at the Rally Waitomo.
Aitken signs off at Highlands after 50 years of racing
Aitken signs off at Highlands after 50 years of racing
Fifty years ago, Queenstown's Grant Aitken raced for the first time at Teretonga Park, in Invercargill, and on Saturday he raced for the final time, at Highlands Motorsport Park.