"Like a lot of drivers in Europe, I've heard great things about the Otago Rally in New Zealand, and I'm really looking forward to driving there for the first time," Østberg said. "New Zealand's roads are world famous, and I've heard that the Otago Rally has some of the best."While it will be difficult to go there for the first time and win, I'm looking forward to the challenge of driving the classic Escort and partnering with Stéphane for the rally. “I’m bringing my family with me, and it promises to be a fantastic adventure.”
Mads Ostberg in action in last year's World Rally Championship. Photos: Red Bull Content Pool
“We are delighted to welcome Mads and his family to the Otago Classic Rally,” Otago Rally spokesman, Roger Oakley, said. “Mads joins a long list of international rally stars who have contested the Otago Classic Rally since 2002."We are delighted to welcome Stéphane back to Dunedin and the Otago Classic Rally for the third time, he is a real friend of the rally." World Rally Champions Björn Waldegård, Hannu Mikkola, Ari Vatanen, Juha Kankkunen, Miki Biasion and Didier Auriol have all been past competitors, as have Michèle Mouton, Alex Fiorio, Russell Brookes, Jimmy McRae, Gwyndaf Evans, and Pasi Hagström. The 2018 Otago Rally includes the Dunedin Isuzu NZRC rally, the first round the Brian Green New Zealand Rally Championship, receives Major Events funding from Dunedin City Council, and is supported by the Otago Community Trust. A field in excess of 100 competitors is expected to gather in Dunedin for the two-day event, which includes famous Otago Rally stages Kuri Bush, Waipori Gorge, McIntosh Road and Whare Flat. For more information on the Otago Rally, visit www.otagorally.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tDUbSMLBHM
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