The New Zealand Rally Championship is this country’s premier nationwide rally championship and, as such, attracts New Zealand’s best drivers to compete in numerous categories for the prestigious MotorSport New Zealand-sanctioned rally championship titles.

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How the evolution of Hawkeswood’s driving landed a maiden title

The evolution of Jack Hawkeswood’s driving has been a hallmark of his success over the past couple of seasons, and it is no surprise the man sitting next to him

Hawkeswood bond comes to the fore

Andrew Hawkeswood waited a long time to finally get his national championship, and it came with some emotion, but there might have been even more emotion watching son Jack follow

Hawkeswood emulates father to win national title

Counties Manukau’s Jack Hawkeswood realised a childhood dream and became the first ever second-generation driver to win the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship on Sunday. He claimed

Hawkeswood on brink of 2026 title after dramatic Saturday

Whitford’s Jack Hawkeswood has put one hand on a maiden Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship after a dramatic opening day of the Vertex Lubricants International Rally Whangarei

Vertex Lubricants International Rally Whangarei preview

The one-point title battle in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship heads to the penultimate event this weekend with stakes as high as they’ve ever been. Jack

By the numbers – Google Grant’s key numbers for Rally Whangarei

Four rounds down, just two to go, and now it’s a two-dayer with 50% more points up for grabs at the Vertex Lubricants International Rally of Whangarei to be run

Pettigrew on a high after Ashley Forest performance

Ari Pettigrew returns to the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship this weekend riding a high after a stunning performance at the Ashley Forest Rallysprint last weekend. Pettigrew

McKay eyes faster finish to his season

Roger McKay has been a big improver as the 2026 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship has drawn on and he might be heading for an even stronger

Hunt return to throw cat among the pigeons

Four-time national champion and reigning champ Ben Hunt is a surprise entry for the upcoming Vertex Lubricants International Rally of Whangarei. The proven winner could also find himself having a

Lawn to get first experience of North Island roads

Rally Challenge 2WD championship leader Rory Lawn heads north to the Vertex Lubricants International Rally of Whangarei looking to open the gap up to rival Josh Silcock by a handful

Cameron focused on getting to Norris

Mike Cameron has his eyes set on chasing down Pat Norris in what is fast becoming an enthralling battle in the Historic class of the Brian Green Property Group New

Stokes aims to wrestle back momentum at Whangarei

Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship leader Jack Stokes is vowing to take the fight to title rival Jack Hawkeswood at Vertex Oil International Rally of Whangarei in

Leading drivers all praise for Hawke’s Bay Car Club

The two leading drivers from last month’s Rally Hawke’s Bay have united in their praise for rally organisers after a trying event for all involved. Hawke’s Bay Car Club was

Who were the unsung performers at Rally Hawke’s Bay?

Who were some of the unsung performers at Rally Hawke’s Bay? We ask the NZRC team to name their shining stars from the fourth round of the Brian Green Property

Hawkeswood dominates Hawke’s Bay to rein in Stokes

Jack Hawkeswood has slashed Jack Stokes’ lead in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship to a solitary point after winning a dramatic Rally Hawke’s Bay on Saturday.

Rally Hawke’s Bay preview

Young guns Jack Stokes and Jack Hawkeswood will square off in unfamiliar territory at round four of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship in Hawke’s Bay this

By the numbers – Google Grant’s key numbers for Rally Hawke’s Bay

Three rounds down, three to go, and now the fast South Island stuff is done, it’s on to the technical roads of the North Island. By winning his second round

Hawke’s Bay’s Harding excited for home rally

Ben Harding will finally get to compete in his home rally in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship this weekend. The Hawke’s Bay local missed the championship’s

Clendon makes NZRC return at Hawke’s Bay

Jackson Clendon will make a long-awaited return to the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship at Rally Hawke’s Bay this weekend. Clendon shot to prominence as one of

2027 national championship calendar confirmed

The 2027 calendar for the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship has been confirmed with a similar look to this year. The same six events have been locked

Menzies to debut new GR Yaris Rally Cup car at Hawke’s Bay

Will Menzies will join the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship at Hawke’s Bay and will unleash his GR Yaris Rally Cup Car in the process. Menzies is

Who were the unsung performers at the Barry Robinson Memorial Rally Southland?

Who were some of the unsung performers at the Barry Robinson Memorial Rally Southland? We ask the NZRC team to name their shining stars from the third round of the

Jack Stokes claims Southland win to extend title lead

Jack Stokes has won the Barry Robinson Memorial Rally Southland to extend his lead in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship to seven points at the midway

Barry Robinson Memorial Rally Southland preview

The fierce battle in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship resumes this weekend when the nation’s leading drivers tackle the Barry Robinson Memorial Rally Southland. Based out

By the numbers – Google Grant’s key numbers for Barry Robinson Memorial Rally Southland

Two rounds down and the gap at the top is just two points, already with 17 points back to third. A win and a second each mean the two Jacks

Ari’s precautionary tale about pressure

Ari Pettigrew has quickly become the talk of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship this season with his blistering speed in the Porsche 911 but the phenomenon

How Southland got so many star drivers at once

As the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship heads to round three in Southland this week, a pair of local stars have lifted the lid on why the

MRF extends deal for 2027, adds Rally Challenge classes

MRF Tyres is pleased to confirm the expansion of its agreement with the New Zealand Rally Championship, which will see the Indian tyre manufacturer not only continue as the control

Hunt to run GR Yaris Cup car at Southland

Four-time Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally champion Ben Hunt will compete at the Barry Robinson Memorial Rally Southland this month in a GR Yaris Cup car. Hunt, the

Macdonald relates rallying to his ice hockey background

Two of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship’s brightest stars could easily have gone down a different sporting route. As Southland products Caleb Macdonald and Kevin Laird

Proud dad Silcock focused on the next generation

Former national historic champion John Silcock cut a proud figure at last month’s Lone Star Rally Canterbury with both sons Harri and Josh standing out in their respective classes. Silcock,

Ayson’s season likely over after engine fail

Derek Ayson experienced the highs and lows of rallying in an eventful Lone Star Rally Canterbury last week and has been left wondering what might have been. Ayson was on

Who were the unsung performers at Lone Star Rally Canterbury?

Who were some of the unsung performers at the Lone Star Rally Canterbury? We ask the NZRC team to name their shining stars from the second round of the Brian

Hawkeswood pips Stokes in closest ever finish

Jack Hawkeswood has stormed home to win Lone Star Rally Canterbury by just .2 of a second from Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship points leader Jack Stokes

Lone Star Rally Canterbury preview

Jack Hawkeswood will attempt to slay the two-headed monster that is the Stokes brothers at this weekend’s second round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship. The

By the numbers – Google Grant’s key numbers for Lone Star Rally Canterbury

As speculated in my last post, the competition at Otago was intense and incredibly close as the three NZRC front runners fought for every second – and split second for

Warren returns to championship in Suzuki Swift

Rally Challenge 2WD defending champion Ian Warren makes a welcome return to the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship this week. Warren will drive a Suzuki Swift Cup

Entries confirmed for Lone Star Rally Canterbury

A total of 29 entries have been received for the second round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship in Canterbury at the end of the month.

Significant changes for this year’s Canterbury Rally

A little change means the Lonestar/Joes Garage Rally Canterbury will look a lot different when the second round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship takes place

New fan zones take spectating to new level at Canterbury

Lonestar Rally Canterbury will feature some fan zones that will take spectating to all new levels of enjoyment in what will be a popular move by organisers. Local media and

Pettigrew surprised by Otago speed, has more left

Ari Pettigrew has top shelf ability behind the wheel of a rally car – we knew that from his early years in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally

Joker rounds a possibility for NZRC?

Championship contender Jack Hawkeswood has come up with a radical plan to shake-up the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship – a joker round. Always one to have

Championship protagonists go head-to-head

Championship protagonists Jack Stokes, Jack Hawkeswood and Robbie Stokes go head-to-head in an entertaining first in this week’s BB and Budgie’s Thursday Night Recce. The title contending trio join Blair

Palmer chasing sponsors for South Island rounds

Quentin Palmer sits third in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship and could well be a dark horse this season but that will depend on sponsorship. Palmer

       

ABOUT THE NZRC

 
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