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Thousands of spectators came out to see the action in the International Rally of Whangarei over the first weekend in July. Pictured are the crowds in Cameron Street Mall in Whangarei during the ever-popular driver autograph signing session, Credit Cherie

Fourth International Rally of Whangarei a great success

The fourth running of a full international rally in Whangarei has again resulted in a very successful motorsport event which attracted several thousand spectators and considerable media attention.

Hayden Paddon (23, Geraldine) took a dominant win at the International Rally Whangarei in his Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX. Credit Geoff Ridder.

Rising Stars master treacherous Whangarei roads

Rally New Zealand Rising Stars award winners Hayden Paddon, Ben Jagger and Stephen Barker mastered the treacherous conditions thrown at them on day two of the International Rally Whangarei, following mixed results across the board from the opening day.

Paddon on his way to winning the 2010 International Rally of Whangarei

International Rally of Whangarei goes to Paddon

Kiwi rally drivers Hayden Paddon and John Kennard stamped their dominance on the International Rally of Whangarei from the very first stage of the two-day event, leading through both days to take victory despite the final day’s extremely wet conditions.

Lunchtime service in the rain

Day Two update: Paddon continues to lead with four stages to go

New Zealander Hayden Paddon continues to lead of this weekend’s International Rally of Whangarei despite the worsening weather conditions to extend his advantage to nearly three minutes over closest rival fellow Kiwi Emma Gilmour.

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