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Paddon takes fourth International Rally of Whangarei win

| May 6, 2018

Fastest across all 18 of the weekend’s special stages at the ENEOS International Rally of Whangarei has rewarded WRC driver Hayden Paddon and co-driver Mal Peden with victory in their Hyundai i20. The opening round for the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) and the second round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand › Read more

Paddon takes commanding lead after first day of International Rally of Whangarei

| May 5, 2018

Wanaka’s Hayden Paddon and co-driver Mal Peden park their Hyundai after today’s eight special stages at the ENEOS International Rally of Whangarei holding an advantage of 4m02.4sec. Placed second at the overnight halt is Ben Hunt and Tony Rawstorn in a Subaru while third is Emma Gilmour and Anthony McLoughlin in a Suzuki. Opening the › Read more

Hayden Paddon fastest at ENEOS International Rally of Whangarei shakedown

| May 4, 2018

WRC driver Hayden Paddon and co-driver Mal Peden have set fastest time in their Hyundai i20 at today’s shakedown event ahead of the weekend’s 4-6 May ENEOS International Rally of Whangarei. The opening round of the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) and the second round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally › Read more

International rally to again light Whangarei

| April 30, 2018

For the 12th year in a row New Zealand’s Northland region and host city Whangarei will again entertain drivers from foreign cultures and countries, for the 4-6 May ENEOS International Rally of Whangarei. The opening round of the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) and the second round of the Brian Green Property Group New › Read more

Hayden Paddon confirmed for ENEOS International Rally of Whangarei

| April 26, 2018

World Rally Championship driver and three-time winner of the ENEOS International Rally of Whangarei, Hayden Paddon (Wanaka) will again challenge for outright victory at this year’s 4 – 6 May event. The opening round (of six) for the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC), Paddon will join the four international entrants vying for the winner’s › Read more

New Zealand’s International rally celebrates 30 years

| April 17, 2018

This year’s 4 – 6 May running of the ENEOS International Rally of Whangarei celebrates 30 years of FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) competition. Currently New Zealand’s only international level car rally event, its history brings prestige to those chasing top-level accolades. The geographical characteristics of the Northland region elevated New Zealand’s status at › Read more

Winning Partnership to Continue in 2018

| October 9, 2017

The long-term and very successful partnership between Würth and the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) will continue in 2018 with an option for 2019 and beyond. As Würth has continued to expand its business and distribution through the Asia-Pacific region its seen the APRC as a perfect partner to promote its brand and products, › Read more

Victory for India’s Gill at International Rally of Whangarei

| April 30, 2017

Starting today’s final leg of the two-day International Rally of Whangarei second on the road, Gaurav Gill and co-driver Stéphane Prévot took a comfortable win in the final stages of the New Zealand based event. The opening round of the 2017 FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC), current champion and 2016 rally winner Gill returned › Read more

Norwegian’s lead of International Rally of Whangarei

| April 29, 2017

Norway’s Ole Christian Veiby and co-driver Stig Rune Skjarmoen have emerged comfortable leaders after the first full day of competition at the International Rally of Whangarei. The opening round of the 2017 FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC), the championship rookies returned to Northland New Zealand’s host city of Whangarei with an advantage of 33.2 › Read more

Norwegian pairing top International Rally of Whangarei shakedown

| April 28, 2017

Norway’s Ole Christian Veiby and co-driver Stig Rune set fastest time of 47.2seconds in the ŠKODA Fabia R5 at this morning’s shakedown test ahead of the weekend’s 28-30 International Rally of Whangarei. The opening round of the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) Ole Christian Veiby and Stig Rune are one of 61 teams competing › Read more