Otago double gives Watts national title
Hawke's Bay’s Tommy Watts had reason to celebrate at the weekend after back-to-back wins in Otago resulted in his first national motorcycling cross-country title.
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Mayor’s rally ride ‘far more fun’ than expected
Mayor’s rally ride ‘far more fun’ than expected
Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins will no doubt be feeling a little more comfortable sitting in his reclining, swivelling office chair this morning.
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.
Safety checks ensure cars comply at Otago Rally
Safety checks ensure cars comply at Otago Rally
A reliable engine, a heavy accelerator pedal, some brakes, good seat harnesses, a roll-cage and some window wipers are important in a rally car.
Rally to the (UK) flag
Rally to the (UK) flag
They are a rare breed in this year’s Otago Rally, but Jake Luckin (left) and Adrian Jones are flying the overseas flag.
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.
One last sideways fling
Thrill of high-speed ballet on gravel never dies
ODT subeditor and long-time rallying enthusiast Gary Newton revisits his younger days, riding with Aaron Slight in a shakedown before this weekend’s Otago Rally.
Love affair with rally leads to ... just plain love affair
Love affair with rally leads to ... just plain love affair
John Spencer’s story is as old as time.
Rally first in NZ to go carbon neutral
Rally first in NZ to go carbon neutral
The Otago Rally will be carbon neutral.
McCrostie competing again after decade away
McCrostie competing again after decade away
It has been a long time between drinks for Duncan McCrostie and the Otago Rally.
Bike ace a ‘little nervous’ about rally
Bike ace a ‘little nervous’ about rally
She is a speed queen on the back of a motorbike but Otago Rally’s celebrity driver motorcycle racer Avalon Biddle says going fast on gravel is "totally different and a bit scary".
Drags title retained but record time stands
Drags title retained but record time stands
Dunedin man Mike Scholten retained his Lawrence Quarter Mile Drags title at the annual celebration of high-octane wheel-spinning at the weekend.
Invercargill teenager blazing trail to Europe
Invercargill teenager blazing trail to Europe
An Invercargill teenager is making history as he travels to Europe this week to take part in the Redbull MotoGP Rookies Cup — the first Kiwi motorcyclist to be selected.
Record entry for Otago Rally
Record entry for Otago Rally
New Zealand rally crews are heading to Dunedin en masse.
Driveway practice prep for event
Driveway practice prep for event
Aaron Slight was tearing up and down a friend’s driveway just out of Christchurch yesterday.
One-time apprentice turns master
One-time apprentice turns master
Funny how life works out.
Fresh challenge for rider
Fresh challenge for rider
Superbike racer Avalon Biddle is going into uncharted territory.
Paddon entry confirmed for Otago Rally
Paddon entry confirmed for Otago Rally
Star driver Hayden Paddon is locked in for the 2021 Otago Rally.
Motorcycling great changing tack
Motorcycling great changing tack
He may have raced with the best of them on two wheels and in touring cars but when it comes to getting in a rally car, Aaron Slight is a complete novice.
Gilmour reserve for Extreme E series
Gilmour reserve for Extreme E series
Not content with being a trailblazer leading the charge for New Zealand women in motorsport, Dunedin's Emma Gilmour has been selected to drive in an exciting new competition.