The 50th anniversary of the Central Machine Hire Otago Rally has drawn a staggering field, with 148 crews set to tackle the spectacular southern gravel roads from April 10-12.

The 50th anniversary of the Central Machine Hire Otago Rally has well and truly captured the imagination of the motorsport community, drawing a staggering 147 entries just days before the official close of entries.

The Otago Rally has secured a major international coup for its milestone 50th Anniversary event, confirming that Australian motorsport superstar Toby Price will join the field this April 10-12.

The Central Machine Hire Otago Rally is thrilled to announce the inclusion of another WRC event-winning driver for the 2026 event.

An influx of quality applications has seen the Central Machine Hire Otago Rally award scholarships to two up-and-coming young rally drivers.

The Central Machine Hire Otago Rally has received significant support from the New Zealand Government, securing funding through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Events Boost Fund.

The Otago Rally is once again offering two young driver scholarships for the 2026 event, thanks to the support of naming rights sponsor Central Machine Hire.

Multiple WRC rally winner Kris Meeke will return to Dunedin in 2026 for the 50th anniversary Central Machine Hire Otago Rally.

The Central Machine Hire Otago Rally is thrilled to announce the return of Finnish rally star Pasi Hagström for the 2026 event, marking a major highlight of the rally’s 50th anniversary celebrations.