Norwegian Mads Ostberg comes Down Under for his first Otago International Classic Rally, but will still start as favourite given his extensive experience in the World Rally Championship.
His closest rivals will be the Ford Escorts of Kiwis Regan Ross and Derek Ayson, while former winner, Deane Buist, will debut a front-wheel drive Volkswagen Golf GTi in the event.
Reigning Silver Fern Rally winner, Merion Evans, will travel from Wales for his first Otago Rally, and Australian regulars Stewart Reid and Grant Walker will also be pushing hard in their Ford Escorts.
The top local seeds in the Classic Rally are Richie Chadwick in his Toyota Corolla, and veteran Allan Dippie in a Porsche 911.
Also included as part of the Otago Rally are the Allcomers Rally and the newly-introduced 4WD Classic Rally.
Top seed in the Allcomers event is Christchurch’s Mike Tall in a Mitsubishi Mirage, while the Mitsubishi Galant VR4 of Aucklander, Matt Adams, will be the car to catch in 4WD Classic, chased hard by Tony Gosling’s works replica Subaru Legacy RS Turbo.
The 2018 Otago Rally receives Major Events funding from Dunedin City Council, and is supported by the Otago Community Trust.
This year’s route includes famous Otago Rally stages Kuri Bush, Waipori Gorge, McIntosh Road and Whare Flat.
CLICK HERE to download the Otago Rally entry list.
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