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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.
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.
Paddon overnight leader for International Rally of Whangarei
Top Kiwi driver Hayden Paddon has a commendable lead in the International Rally of Whangarei midway through the two-day event.
Day One update: Paddon leads after morning stages
New Zealander Hayden Paddon leads the International Rally of Whangarei by nearly 34 seconds from Indian driver Gaurav Gill with the morning’s first four stages now complete.
New Zealand’s standalone APRC rally starts second decade
This year’s International Rally of Whangarei represents a significant milestone in New Zealand rallying, with the 2010 event marking the start of the second decade of standalone FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship events in this country.
Kiwis take on international rally stars in Whangarei this weekend
In the second big international rally of the year, New Zealand’s top rally competitors take on leading drivers from seven other countries during the International Rally of Whangarei which starts on Friday 2 July.
APRC Updates
DUNKO - the inside story of Ross Dunkerton, an Australian rally legend
DUNKO - the inside story of Ross Dunkerton, an Australian rally legend - has been written by another former Australian Rally Champion, Bob Watson more...
Former APRC driver heads to FIA
Leading New Zealand rally and former APRC driver Emma Gilmour is about to head to Geneva, Switzerland to participate in her first meeting as a member of the Women & Motor Sport Commission, part of the world governing body of motorsport the Federation Internationale de L’Automobile (FIA). more...
McRae moves from the sand to the snow
Alister McRae begins his year with Proton by competing at World Rally Championship Swedish Rally (9-12 Feb), but he had a frustrating start to 2012 with his campaign to conquer the Dakar Rally not going so well more...