Engine failure cruel blow for Wood
‘‘A bitter pill to swallow.’’
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Payne claims final Supercars race as anguish for Wood
Payne claims final Supercars race as anguish for Wood
Kiwi Matt Payne has claimed back-to-back Supercars wins.
Matt Payne becomes first Kiwi to win at Supercars
Matt Payne becomes first Kiwi to win at Supercars
Kiwi Matt Payne has recovered from a horror start to his Saturday to win race three in Christchurch.
Kostecki extends lead at Supercars
Kostecki extends lead at Supercars
Australia's Brodie Kostecki has won race two at the ITM Christchurch Super 440.
Allen inaugural South Island Supercars winner
Allen inaugural South Island Supercars winner
Twenty-year old Kai Allen has become the first driver to win a Supercars race in the South Island, taking out yesterday’s 120km opener at the ITM Christchurch Super 440.
Paddon returns to WRC podium after eight years
Paddon returns to WRC podium after eight years
New Zealand driver Hayden Paddon was left with a bittersweet feeling yesterday.
Memorable day at Taupo for Wood, Toyota
Memorable day at Taupo for Wood, Toyota
New Zealand’s latest motorsport hero has collected his first win on home soil.
'Slow-motion' roll-over caught on camera at Otago Rally
'Slow-motion' roll-over caught on camera at Otago Rally
The smallest of misjudgements resulted in a spectacular but gentle roll-over for a leading classic rally crew on the Otago Rally yesterday morning.
Stokes ‘over the moon’ about first rally title
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...
Meeke again shows liking for event with another win in classic section
Meeke again shows liking for event with another win in classic section
A brush with a bank yesterday morning and a consequent puncture were not enough to stop Kris Meeke from cantering to a dominant win on the Classic Rally section of the Otago Rally.
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Veterans rapt to be back in action
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Veterans rapt to be back in action
Nigel Welsh and Stuart Sinclair will be riding with a smile on their dial at the Otago Rally — it is their first time back together on the road in more than 40 years.
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Book documenting rally’s 50-year history labour of love
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Book documenting rally’s 50-year history labour of love
Putting pen to paper to tell the history of the Otago Rally has been a labour of love.
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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.
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Trying not to look — and then the fun’s over
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Trying not to look — and then the fun’s over
Otago Daily Times reporter Laine Priestley takes her first ride in a rally car. Her verdict? ‘‘It was rally scary.’’
Gilmour taking new approach to NZ Rally Championship
Gilmour taking new approach to NZ Rally Championship
Emma Gilmour has been a regular starter in the New Zealand Rally Championship for more than two decades, but she will take a different approach this season.
Buchanan to focus on recovery during break
Buchanan to focus on recovery during break
A three-week hiatus in the Moto3 World Championship will enable New Zealand grand prix racer Cormac Buchanan to finally focus on his recovery after a brutal double-header.
Lawson 'very pleased' to get in the points in Japan
Lawson 'very pleased' to get in the points in Japan
Smiles again for Liam Lawson as some luck went his way in the Japanese Grand Prix.
Large field for 50th anniversary
Large field for 50th anniversary
The golden anniversary of the Central Machine Hire Otago Rally is gearing up to be a blockbuster spectacle.
Buchanan completes ‘hardest race of my life’
Buchanan completes ‘hardest race of my life’
After suffering a horror crash, Cormac Buchanan felt a sense of relief when the chequered flag was waved at the Grand Prix of Brazil at the weekend.
Further setback for Duncan on comeback
Further setback for Duncan on comeback
Courtney Duncan’s quest to revive her motocross career has hit another speed bump.