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Internationally renowned rally driver, Gaurav Gill, will drive Hayden Paddon's Hyundai i20 Rally2 in the upcoming Central Machine Hire Otago Rally on the weekend of April 12 -14.
A quality field of 117 cars – the biggest field in four years – will start this year’s Central Machine Hire Otago Rally, to be based in Dunedin from April 12 to 14.
Prominent Indian businessman, Vamcy Merla, is now the promoter of the Otago Rally's Asia-Pacific Rally Championship Pacific Cup. 
American Rally Association champion Brandon Semenuk will make his first New Zealand rally appearance when he contests the Central Machine Hire Otago Rally in mid-April.
Zeal Jones and Thomas Paul will receive the Central Machine Hire Otago Rally Scholarship, helping them to make the most of their entry into the Dunedin-based rally.
Great interest in the 2024 Central Machine Hire Otago Rally is present across the rallying community of New Zealand as the first round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship looms.
The Otago Rally is offering two young driver scholarships in 2024, thanks to the support of new naming rights sponsor Central Machine Hire.
Intentions to enter the Central Machine Hire Otago Rally are rolling in, with 17 internationals looking to challenge themselves on the Dunedin roads so far.
Irish rally star Kris Meeke has been announced as the star driver for the classic field for next year’s Central Machine Hire Otago Classic Rally to be held from April 12-14.
The Otago Rally is pleased to announce that Central Machine Hire is the new title sponsor for the 2024 edition of the event.
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