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

The Otago Rally is again offering two young driver scholarships in 2025, thanks to the support of naming rights sponsor Central Machine Hire.

Just in time for Christmas, the Central Machine Hire Otago Rally has unveiled its star driver for the April 2025 event.

New Zealand's Central Machine Hire Otago Rally will again be a part of the World Series of TER when it runs again in early April 2025.

The 2025 Central Machine Hire Otago Rally is already proving popular, with over 65 intentions to enter received so far.

Intentions to Enter for next year’s Central Machine Hire Otago Rally are now open, with another bumper field expected.

The draft route for the 2025 Central Machine Hire Otago Rally has been released, offering competitors nearly 280 kilometres of gravel stages.

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