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NZRC 2WD championship – mid-season update

NZRC 2WD championship – mid-season update

| August 23, 2024
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The NZRC 2WD class of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship is the home of some of the brightest-shining up and coming starts of the NZRC and › Read more
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MRF control tyre given the thumbs up by competitors

MRF control tyre given the thumbs up by competitors

| August 21, 2024
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Midway through the first season using the MRF control tyre and the competitor feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. The recent competitor survey, sent to all competitors in the 2024 Brian › Read more
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Rookie Championship – mid-season update

Rookie Championship – mid-season update

| August 20, 2024
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A total of 14 ‘Rookie’ drivers have taken part in the three rounds of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship to date with an exciting battle already › Read more
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Open 2WD Championship – mid-season update

Open 2WD Championship – mid-season update

| August 16, 2024
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Home of the wild machines, the Open 2WD class has seen four entries to date in the 2024 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship. Three vehicles contested the › Read more
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Current events get tick of approval, new events split

Current events get tick of approval, new events split

| August 14, 2024
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Competitors in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship are split on where they would like to see the championship take future rounds to. A recent competitor survey › Read more
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Gold Card Championship – mid-season update

Gold Card Championship – mid-season update

| August 13, 2024
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The Gold Card class, which caters for drivers over 65 years of age, has been a popular addition to the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship since its › Read more
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Historic Championship – mid-season update

Historic Championship – mid-season update

| August 9, 2024
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The Historic class of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship has been light on competition in 2024, but has seen the celebration of beautifully presented historic cars › Read more
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Hunt’s livery voted championship’s best

Hunt’s livery voted championship’s best

| August 7, 2024
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Ben Hunt’s Skoda New Zealand Fabia Rally 2 has been voted as having the best livery in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship. A recent competitor survey › Read more
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International Driver Trophy – mid-season update

International Driver Trophy – mid-season update

| August 6, 2024
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A new award in 2024, the International driver trophy of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship has seen a strong uptake with five drivers based overseas already › Read more
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Rally Challenge 4WD – mid-season update

Rally Challenge 4WD – mid-season update

| August 2, 2024
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The Rally Challenge 4WD class has been one of the most competitive classes in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship all season, with a total of 14 › Read more
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Rally Challenge 4WD class building future talent

Rally Challenge 4WD class building future talent

| July 31, 2024
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The Rally Challenge 4WD class has quickly become the most competitive class within the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship. But while the class is super competitive and › Read more
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Manufacturers championship – mid-season update

Manufacturers championship – mid-season update

| July 30, 2024
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A total of 9 manufacturers are represented in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship and with three rounds down, there is still plenty to play for. Cars › Read more
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Rally Challenge 2WD – mid-season update

Rally Challenge 2WD – mid-season update

| July 26, 2024
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A total of four teams to date have registered for the Rally Challenge 2WD class of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship. While the field has been › Read more
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Jones working his way back from opening day mistake

Jones working his way back from opening day mistake

| July 23, 2024
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It was arguably the moment of the year but talented youngster Bryn Jones is using his mishap at Otago Rally to help him in his quest to become NZRC 2WD › Read more
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Teams Cup – mid-season update

Teams Cup – mid-season update

| July 23, 2024
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Seven teams registered for the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship Teams Cup prior to the opening round of the championship, with partnerships formed for all sorts of › Read more
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Group A Challenge – mid-season update

Group A Challenge – mid-season update

| July 19, 2024
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The Group A Challenge saw six cars cross the start ramp at the opening round, Rally Otago. Returning with their Subaru Impreza H6’s were Paul Cross/Janey Blair, James Macdonald/Josh Edwards › Read more
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Paddon backs innovation in NZRC

Paddon backs innovation in NZRC

| July 17, 2024
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New Zealand’s most successful rally driver Hayden Paddon has thrown his support behind the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship adding new initiatives in the years ahead. Paddon › Read more
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Teams Championship – mid-season update

Teams Championship – mid-season update

| July 16, 2024
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Four teams have registered to date for the Rally Challenge Teams Cup within the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship, with teams combining their finishing position and power › Read more
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Parker battles nasty injury to extend lead

Parker battles nasty injury to extend lead

| July 10, 2024
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Jared Parker had to overcome new roads, night stages, a change of crew and mechanical gremlins but that wasn’t the biggest challenge he faced enroute to winning his class at › Read more
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Macdonald thrilled with dream start to rookie campaign

Macdonald thrilled with dream start to rookie campaign

| July 3, 2024
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Caleb Macdonald has been one of the stand-out performers in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship through the first half of the 2024 season. The Queenstown-based driver, › Read more
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From the Service Park – Southern Lights Rally

From the Service Park – Southern Lights Rally

| June 24, 2024
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Our hard-working NZRC Live team were out and about, beanies and all, at the Southern Lights Rally finding out everything there is to know for this column. Hat-tip to Rally › Read more
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Paddon wins in Southland as title battle down to a point

Paddon wins in Southland as title battle down to a point

| June 22, 2024
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Just one point separates the two leading contenders in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship after the first visit to Southland in two decades. WRC rally winner › Read more
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Championship returns to Southland and night stages

Championship returns to Southland and night stages

| June 21, 2024
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The Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship heads to the Deep South for the first time in two decades when the Southern Lights Rally begins on Friday night. › Read more
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By the numbers – Google Grant’s key stats for Southern Lights Rally

By the numbers – Google Grant’s key stats for Southern Lights Rally

| June 19, 2024
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WELCOME BACK SOUTHLAND: After a 20 year break and with the aid of the enthusiastic team of the MotorSportNZ Award Winning R2G (Race Rally Group), led by Tony McConachy and › Read more
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Stokes in unfamiliar territory as series leader

Stokes in unfamiliar territory as series leader

| June 12, 2024
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Robbie Stokes heads south for round three of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship in an unfamiliar position – he has the target on his back. Stokes › Read more
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Four-way battle to resume at Southern Lights Rally

Four-way battle to resume at Southern Lights Rally

| June 12, 2024
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The four-way battle at the front of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship is set to reignite in the cold of the deep south at the Southern › Read more
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How the Cameron’s became NZRC’s popularity winners

How the Cameron’s became NZRC’s popularity winners

| May 29, 2024
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Husband and wife crew Mike and Helen Cameron are arguably as recognisable as any competitors in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship despite often being the last › Read more
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Frustrations for Mackersy despite strong start to year

Frustrations for Mackersy despite strong start to year

| May 22, 2024
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Husband and wife crew of Tim and Lauren Mackersy have had a frustrating start to the 2024 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship despite some excellent results. They › Read more
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From the Service Park – Rally South Canterbury

From the Service Park – Rally South Canterbury

| May 13, 2024
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Cheers to Andy Martin A massive thanks to Andy Martin and his team at the Bunker/The Fort in Timaru for putting the NZRC up in his new digs over the › Read more
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Paddon wins on return while Stokes pips Hunt for second

Paddon wins on return while Stokes pips Hunt for second

| May 11, 2024
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Haydon Paddon has made a successful return to the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship after winning Rally South Canterbury on Saturday. The WRC rally winner showed his › Read more
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Battle pack at front to resume championship fight in South Canterbury

Battle pack at front to resume championship fight in South Canterbury

| May 10, 2024
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Championship contenders Jack Hawkeswood, Robbie Stokes and Ben Hunt will continue their battle at the second round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship in South Canterbury › Read more
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By the numbers – Google Grant’s key stats for Rally South Canterbury

By the numbers – Google Grant’s key stats for Rally South Canterbury

| May 9, 2024
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Yes, South Canterbury is fast If you thought Otago last month was fast you are right. This year the Average Speed for the 16 Stages covering 275kms was 119.5kph. Last › Read more
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Allport – tyres won’t decide 2024 championship

Allport – tyres won’t decide 2024 championship

| May 8, 2024
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One of the brightest minds in New Zealand rallying is predicting whoever gets their head around the new MRF control tyre will have the best shot at winning this year’s › Read more
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Paddon returns to begin pursuit of Otago stars

Paddon returns to begin pursuit of Otago stars

| May 3, 2024
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Seven-time national champion Hayden Paddon returns for the second round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship held in South Canterbury on May 11. Paddon, who grew › Read more
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Fraser’s throwback livery providing platform to succeed

Fraser’s throwback livery providing platform to succeed

| May 1, 2024
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Paul Fraser claimed a comfortable victory in the Historic 2WD class at Otago Rally and has taken a significant step towards a title push despite being motivated by other factors › Read more
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Strong relishing every challenge in latter years

Strong relishing every challenge in latter years

| April 23, 2024
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No-one has competed in more Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championships than Dave Strong but the veteran driver isn’t planning on giving it away any time soon. Strong › Read more
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From the Service Park – Rally Otago

From the Service Park – Rally Otago

| April 15, 2024
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What a weekend we had to open the season in Otago. Fittingly, the NZRC Live team were out and about – until the wee small hours – to get all › Read more
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Hawkeswood beats Stokes for first ever NZRC win

Hawkeswood beats Stokes for first ever NZRC win

| April 14, 2024
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Jack Hawkeswood has held off a charging Robbie Stokes to claim his first ever win in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship at Rally Otago on Sunday. › Read more
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Hawkeswood on the cusp of history after superb opening day

Hawkeswood on the cusp of history after superb opening day

| April 13, 2024
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Jack Hawkeswood produced a career drive to lead the Otago Rally by 19.4 seconds over fellow second-generation driver Robbie Stokes in the season opening event of the Brian Green Property › Read more
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Plenty of contenders to battle it out in Otago

Plenty of contenders to battle it out in Otago

| April 12, 2024
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A wide-open field will contest the opening round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship this weekend with any number of contenders making a case to win. › Read more
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By the numbers – Google Grant’s key stats for Otago Rally

By the numbers – Google Grant’s key stats for Otago Rally

| April 11, 2024
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Chris Grant is a leading authority on New Zealand rallying. On event, he works as a part of the Chrissport results team and off event is known as ‘Google Grant’, › Read more
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Refreshed Stokes ready for 2024 challenge

Refreshed Stokes ready for 2024 challenge

| April 10, 2024
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A refreshed and refocused Robbie Stokes will tackle the 2024 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship this year and looms as a possible dark horse. Stokes will line › Read more
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Relaxed Hunt not fazed by potential for third title

Relaxed Hunt not fazed by potential for third title

| April 9, 2024
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Pukekohe’s Ben Hunt enters the 2024 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship chasing a third title, something that would put him on a par with legends of our › Read more
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Hawkeswood chasing a piece of history in 2024

Hawkeswood chasing a piece of history in 2024

| April 8, 2024
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Whitford Junior driver Jack Hawkeswood sees the 2024 Brian Green Property Group as his best shot yet to crown himself New Zealand rally champion. While Hawkeswood enters the season with › Read more
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Gilmour primed for full-on tilt at 2024 NZRC

Gilmour primed for full-on tilt at 2024 NZRC

| April 5, 2024
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Gilmour will contest her first full NZRC campaign since 2018 and is hoping the stars are aligning for her to win a break-through title. One of the more experienced campaigners › Read more
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Paddon embraces challenge of defending title

Paddon embraces challenge of defending title

| April 3, 2024
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Paddon will miss the extra point scoring Otago Rally due to a clash with the opening event of his European Rally Championship schedule, leaving the rest of the Kiwi field › Read more
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Paddon’s Otago absence throws open 2024 NZRC

Paddon’s Otago absence throws open 2024 NZRC

| March 26, 2024
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The most open field in recent history will contest the opening round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship but the big omission is seven-time national champion › Read more
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Jones makes jump to open 4WD in 2024

Jones makes jump to open 4WD in 2024

| March 13, 2024
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The uber-talented 19-year-old will run a Smith & Sons-backed Skoda Fabia R5 and will make his championship debut at the season opening round in Otago in April. The car has › Read more
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From the Service Park – summer special

From the Service Park – summer special

| February 13, 2024
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The NZRC Live crew were in attendance at Dylan Thomson’s wedding over the weekend and were able to gain some valuable insights ahead of the 2024 Brian Green Property Group › Read more
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NZRC calendar for 2024 confirmed

NZRC calendar for 2024 confirmed

| December 11, 2023
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The Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship has confirmed a six-round 2024 calendar that will see the first half of the season take place in the South Island › Read more
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From the Service Park – Rally Bay of Plenty

From the Service Park – Rally Bay of Plenty

| October 17, 2023
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Paddon holds off SVG for BOP win, seventh title

Paddon holds off SVG for BOP win, seventh title

| October 15, 2023
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Paddon, Horan in shoot-out for 2023 title

Paddon, Horan in shoot-out for 2023 title

| October 13, 2023
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SVG to compete in final NZ event before US move

SVG to compete in final NZ event before US move

| October 12, 2023
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Rally New Zealand announces co-driver academy class of 2023

Rally New Zealand announces co-driver academy class of 2023

| October 11, 2023
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Championship scenarios and contenders – Part 3

Championship scenarios and contenders – Part 3

| October 11, 2023
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Championship scenarios and contenders – Part 2

Championship scenarios and contenders – Part 2

| October 4, 2023
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Hawkeswood: Control tyre deal is just what the sport needs

Hawkeswood: Control tyre deal is just what the sport needs

| September 29, 2023
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MRF Tyres confirmed as control tyre for 2024 and beyond

MRF Tyres confirmed as control tyre for 2024 and beyond

| September 28, 2023
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Championship scenarios and contenders – Part 1

Championship scenarios and contenders – Part 1

| September 27, 2023
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From the Service Park – Daybreaker Rally

From the Service Park – Daybreaker Rally

| September 25, 2023
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Paddon survives gravel, rain and SVG to win Daybreaker Rally

Paddon survives gravel, rain and SVG to win Daybreaker Rally

| September 23, 2023
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Paddon, SVG return for iconic Daybreaker Rally

Paddon, SVG return for iconic Daybreaker Rally

| September 22, 2023
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Open 4WD championship mid-season update

Open 4WD championship mid-season update

| September 22, 2023
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NZRC 2WD championship mid-season update

NZRC 2WD championship mid-season update

| September 20, 2023
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Rally New Zealand Co-Drivers Academy returns in 2023

Rally New Zealand Co-Drivers Academy returns in 2023

| September 18, 2023
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Open 2WD mid-season update

Open 2WD mid-season update

| September 6, 2023
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Historic 2WD championship mid-season update

Historic 2WD championship mid-season update

| August 30, 2023
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4WD Rally Challenge mid-season update

4WD Rally Challenge mid-season update

| August 23, 2023
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2WD Rally Challenge mid-season update

2WD Rally Challenge mid-season update

| August 16, 2023
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Group A Rally Challenge mid-season update

Group A Rally Challenge mid-season update

| August 9, 2023
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Junior Championship mid-season update

Junior Championship mid-season update

| August 2, 2023
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Rookie championship mid-season update

Rookie championship mid-season update

| July 26, 2023
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Gold Card Cup mid-season update

Gold Card Cup mid-season update

| July 19, 2023
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Manufacturers’ Championship mid-season update

Manufacturers’ Championship mid-season update

| July 12, 2023
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Teams’ Championship mid-season update

Teams’ Championship mid-season update

| July 5, 2023
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Teams’ Cup mid-season update

Teams’ Cup mid-season update

| June 28, 2023
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From the Service Park – Rally South Canterbury

From the Service Park – Rally South Canterbury

| June 19, 2023
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Horan triumphs in dramatic Rally South Canterbury

Horan triumphs in dramatic Rally South Canterbury

| June 17, 2023
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Battle royale expected at South Canterbury

Battle royale expected at South Canterbury

| June 16, 2023
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Clendon chasing gains in fierce 2WD battle

Clendon chasing gains in fierce 2WD battle

| June 14, 2023
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Daybreaker returns as 2023 calendar is set

Daybreaker returns as 2023 calendar is set

| June 1, 2023
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Silcock vows to comeback for another shot at famous trophy

Silcock vows to comeback for another shot at famous trophy

| May 31, 2023
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The coming of age of Zeal Jones

The coming of age of Zeal Jones

| May 19, 2023
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From the Service Park – Rally Whangarei

From the Service Park – Rally Whangarei

| May 15, 2023
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Paddon, Thomson victorious in challenging Whangarei battle

Paddon, Thomson victorious in challenging Whangarei battle

| May 14, 2023
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Paddon takes control as SVG, Pettigrew falter

Paddon takes control as SVG, Pettigrew falter

| May 13, 2023
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Battle on in Whangarei with new cars, drivers

Battle on in Whangarei with new cars, drivers

| May 12, 2023
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Historic trophy up for grabs at Whangarei

Historic trophy up for grabs at Whangarei

| May 11, 2023
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Van Gisbergen surprised and honoured with seeding

Van Gisbergen surprised and honoured with seeding

| May 10, 2023
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From the Service Park – Otago Rally

From the Service Park – Otago Rally

| April 3, 2023
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Paddon wins 10th Otago Rally title

Paddon wins 10th Otago Rally title

| April 2, 2023
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Pettigrew chases Paddon on opening day at Otago

Pettigrew chases Paddon on opening day at Otago

| April 1, 2023
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Paddon headlines 2023 class at Otago Rally

Paddon headlines 2023 class at Otago Rally

| March 31, 2023
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SVG confirmed for four rounds of NZRC in 2023

SVG confirmed for four rounds of NZRC in 2023

| March 27, 2023
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NZRC welcomes back international competitors in 2023

NZRC welcomes back international competitors in 2023

| March 23, 2023
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All six class champions back in 2023

All six class champions back in 2023

| March 20, 2023
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Field set for 2023 season opener in Otago

Field set for 2023 season opener in Otago

| March 15, 2023
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Storm disruption forces changes to NZRC calendar

Storm disruption forces changes to NZRC calendar

| March 3, 2023
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From the Service Park – summer special

From the Service Park – summer special

| January 20, 2023
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The New Zealand Rally Championship is this country’s premier nationwide rally championship. It attracts New Zealand’s best drivers to compete in numerous categories for the prestigious MotorSport New Zealand-sanctioned rally championship titles. In 2026, there are six NZRC rounds, each with a unique character reflecting the diverse regions – from Northland to Invercargill

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