Otago drivers go high tech

Some big local names will be involved in this year’s Otago Rally, which takes place from its Dunedin base next Friday to Sunday.  Catherine Pattison catches up with them ahead of the big weekend for Southern motorsport. Th; Read More

Grandfather-grandson duo poised to make history

David Taylor is taking the classic weekend drive with his grandson to a new level. When he and Arthur Broughan get into his Honda Civic, it will be to race around Otago’s back roads as fast as possible. They are set to become the f; Read More

Where to watch the Otago Rally

The Otago Rally starts tomorrow and will continue until Sunday in and around the Dunedin area.It will start with the annual ceremonial start in the Octagon from 5pm, which spectators are encouraged to watch from the designated spectator sp; Read More

All a big rush launching down an unfamiliar road

Venturing out from the safety of his comfort zone, Otago Daily Times reporter Wyatt Ryder took to the track to sample the lifestyle of an adrenaline junkie, riding alongside Raana Horan in the build-up to; Read More

Racing overseas makes Gilmour value home event

Racing on the world stage has not dampened Emma Gilmour’s love of her hometown event. If anything, it has only made her appreciate it more. The Dunedin rally driver returned home last month, having completed her first ; Read More

Hamish Bond making rally debut

Hamish Bond (left) and co-driver Grant Marra put their 1998 Subaru Impreza through its paces during a rally sprint in North Canterbury yesterday.  New Zealand rowing great Hamish Bond is used to changing gears. ; Read More

Rally organisers excited as restrictions ease

The light is still Red but it is all go, go, go for the Otago Rally next month. Rally organisers have moved quickly to make adjustments to the April 8-10 event following the Government’s announcement of an easing of Covid restrictions.; Read More

Southland teenager impresses at SI Formula 1600 champs

Alex Crosbie surpassed even his own expectations at Teretonga Park at the weekend. The 15-year-old Invercargill driver claimed third place in the 2021-22 South Island Formula 1600 championship, which ended at his home circuit.; Read More

The dawn of a new era - Formula One 2022 season preview

The Formula One circus is about to hit the road again with this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix. Reuters motorsport correspondentAlan Baldwin previews a season of change in the sport. LEWIS Hamilton and Max Verstappen lead Formula One i; Read More

Paddon burns up course to win second hillclimb

Hayden Paddon competes in the hillclimb near Bannockburn at the weekend. PHOTO: TAYLOR BURKE New Zealand rally star Hayden Paddon was in golden form again at the weekend. Paddon raced to his second Ben Nevis Station Golden; Read More

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