The 2012 DriveSouth Rally of Otago starts in Dunedin tonight with three special stages to the south and west of the city. Competitor will face 57 kilometres of stages on the first night.

The weather is currently overcast, but fine, with little likelihood of rain. Rain on Thursday night should have settled the dust, and competitors are eager to get the event underway.

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