The date for the 2011 Rally of Otago has been confirmed as April 8-10 next year, one week earlier than event organisers had initially hoped.

The move is to avoid a clash with the V8 Supercar round to be held in Hamilton.

2009 Queensland Rally Champion Matt van Tuinen is embarking on a new challenge across the Tasman, competing in the Drivesouth Rally of Otago from 8-10 April. This is the first round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship.

The event marks a change for the VTRacing team, which has achieved top 5 results in the Australian Rally Championship over the last few years. It will be the first overseas event for Matt and his co-driver Nathan Long.

Hayden Paddon leads the 2011 New Zealand Rally Championship after the first round, the Drive South Rally of Otago.

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A group has formed on Facebook to highlight to Sky TV in New Zealand just how much fans want to see the WRC back on TV.

The date for 2013 Rally of Otago has been moved forward a week, with the event now to be held from April 5 to 7.

The change of date became necessary after the recent release of the V8 Supercar calendar, which saw the NZ round of the series clash with the opening round of the 2013 New Zealand Rally Championship.

A raft of rule and route changes mean plenty of challenges lie ahead both on and off the road for four times New Zealand Rally Champion Richard Mason, as he prepares to begin his assault on the New Zealand Rally Championship [NZRC] at the opening round – the Drivesouth Rally Otago - this weekend - April 5 - 7.
 

Money can’t normally buy this. Bid to win a ride with France’s 1994 World Rally Champion, Didier Auriol, in a full spec BDA Escort RS1800 at the Otago Rally superstage.

 

The 2010 Otago Rally has had a route plotted that will provide a fantastic challenge for all competitors, and will draw together all the factors that have made rallying in New Zealand world class.  

The 2010 Otago Rally will include a number of changes, including brand new stages, when the event kicks off in central Dunedin on Friday, April 9.

We've added more in-car videos from the 2010 Otago Rally, including some fantastic driving and some big crashes.

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The world’s greatest female rally driver, Michele Mouton, will drive an ex-works Audi Quattro at this year’s Otago Rally in Dunedin, New Zealand.