Where to watch the Otago Rally

The Otago Rally starts tomorrow and will continue until Sunday in and around the Dunedin area.It will start with the annual ceremonial start in the Octagon from 5pm, which spectators are encouraged to watch from the designated spectator sp; Read More

All a big rush launching down an unfamiliar road

Venturing out from the safety of his comfort zone, Otago Daily Times reporter Wyatt Ryder took to the track to sample the lifestyle of an adrenaline junkie, riding alongside Raana Horan in the build-up to; Read More

Racing overseas makes Gilmour value home event

Racing on the world stage has not dampened Emma Gilmour’s love of her hometown event. If anything, it has only made her appreciate it more. The Dunedin rally driver returned home last month, having completed her first ; Read More

Hamish Bond making rally debut

Hamish Bond (left) and co-driver Grant Marra put their 1998 Subaru Impreza through its paces during a rally sprint in North Canterbury yesterday.  New Zealand rowing great Hamish Bond is used to changing gears. ; Read More

Rally organisers excited as restrictions ease

The light is still Red but it is all go, go, go for the Otago Rally next month. Rally organisers have moved quickly to make adjustments to the April 8-10 event following the Government’s announcement of an easing of Covid restrictions.; Read More

Woolhouse keen to try a different tack

Daniel Woolhouse is no stranger to going sideways in a car, but he is an absolute novice when it comes to the world of rallying. The Whangarei drifting star, popularly known as "Fanga Dan", will compete as a guest driver in the classic section of ; Read More

Otago Rally to proceed, with some changes

A red traffic light will not stop the drivers at this year’s Otago Rally. Organisers of the event confirmed yesterday it will go ahead with restrictions, even under the Covid-19 Red light setting. It is scheduled to be held from Ap; Read More

Bond on road to competitive rally drive

"The car is in one piece, so that’s a good start." As far as an opening gambit goes, Hamish Bond was pretty happy with that. The triple Olympic gold medallist will make his rallying debut at next year’s Otago Rally as a guest drive; Read More

Barclay delighted with result

It was a long, and successful, road trip for Balclutha’s Craig Barclay and co-driver Andrew Wardell at the weekend.After more than 1000km on the road they came out with a stunning sixth place in the Otago Classic Rally, an; Read More

Mayor’s rally ride ‘far more fun’ than expected

Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins will no doubt be feeling a little more comfortable sitting in his reclining, swivelling office chair this morning — far safer than the one he sat in on Saturday when he rode with Kiwi rally star Hayden Paddon at t; Read More

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