Firstly, congratulations on winning a fifth NZRC title. How does it feel several months on: Richard: It is still a great feeling. It is never easy to win a championship and we have been aiming for 5 titles for awhile so it has been nice to be able to follow through on your dreams. Sara: It feels really good. Our …
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Name: Ken Block Age: 47 Website: www.hooniganracing.com We’re very excited to see you coming to the International Rally of Whangarei in April. What made you choose New Zealand? And what car can fans expect to see you in? I’ve always loved the roads in New Zealand and I haven’t had a chance to race on them since WRC in 2012. …
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At what age were you when you first got involved in motorsport? 28. Who was your biggest influence in rallying when growing up? Marcus Gronholm & Sebastian Loeb. What was your very first rally car? Datsun 1200. What is the ultimate special stage / rally for you? Whanga Coast, Rally NZ. What is your rally highlight to date? Winning the …
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Name : Tash Oakden Motorsport Club: South Canterbury Car Club When did you first start rallying? I started co-driving in Rally Sprints from 2001 onwards and did my first rally co-driving calling notes in 2005 in Rally of the Far North. I personally think sitting in the “silly seat” of a rally car is a little un-nerving. Do you ever …
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Name: Didier Auriol Age: 55 Motorsport Class: 1994 World Rally Champion At what age were you when you first got involved with motorsport? I was 20 What was your very first rally car? Simca 1000 Rallye II Having driven numerous competition cars, which has been the most memorable and why? 1992 lancia Delta Martini. Working closely with engineers, I was …
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Name : Fleur Pedersen Website: https://www.facebook.com/BrianGreenMotorsport Motorsport Club: Harbour Capital Car Club When did you first start rallying? My first rally as a codriver was in July 1997, in Wanganui. Prior to that I had done a few rallies service crewing. I personally think sitting in the “silly seat” of a rally car is a little un-nerving. Do you ever get …
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