Nzrc 2013

[Humber]

Regulations for the 2013 New Zealand Rally Championship are changing.

A few new cars are likely to participate.

Brief details on one of these Alex Kelsey - :cat: Peugeot 207 - spaceframe with Peugeot 3 litre v6 and Sadev transmission.

New age car confirmed to New Zealand Rally Championship - New Zealand Rally Championship (http://www.nzrallychampionship.co.nz/news/new-age-car-confirmed-to-new-zealand-rally-championship)

[raybak]

The NZRC regs look great, wish they could be like that in Australia. I know I'll be coming to NZ next year to compete.

Ray

[Humber]

It looks like Kelsey's car is coming together.

Kiwi rally star's barn-built creation - Story - 3 Sport - 3 News (http://www.3news.co.nz/Kiwi-rally-stars-barn-built-creation/tabid/415/articleID/282258/Default.aspx)

[Humber]

Biasion for Rally Otago.

World Champion to contest 2013 Rally of Otago - Otago Rally NZ (http://www.otagorally.net/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=313&Itemid=1)

[smokin'joe]

Biasion for Rally Otago.

World Champion to contest 2013 Rally of Otago - Otago Rally NZ (http://www.otagorally.net/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=313&Itemid=1)
add to that Neal Bates is popping over for a skid in the Celica, and they are bringing the northern loop back into circulation. cool

[Humber]

Kelsey and Farmer team with Challenge Service Stations for NZRC 2013.

http://www.nzrallychampionship.co.nz/media/2013/02/kelsey-pre2013.pdf

[Humber]

Emma Gilmour's new car is coming together.
Photo by emmarally • Instagram (http://instagram.com/p/Wa5cXurIFk/)

Like to see Emma line against the FIA's #1 rated lady driver when Emma gets her car sorted.

[leighton323]

Emma Gilmour's new car is coming together.
Photo by emmarally • Instagram (http://instagram.com/p/Wa5cXurIFk/)

Like to see Emma line against the FIA's #1 rated lady driver when Emma gets her car sorted.

Can't wait, any idea on the car Andrew Hawkeswood is supposedly building?

[Humber]

Hawkeswood's car is supposedly similar to Gilmour's but with a Mazda skin.

[Humber]

Paddon is doing the Otago shakedown in the Escort.

Rally Ride Stadium Cars BDA Escort -Hayden Paddon | Trade Me (http://www.trademe.co.nz/travel-events-activities/activities/auction-573730322.htm)

[Hazza555)]

Details on Gilmour's Suzuki Swift.

Gilmour's new Suzuki rally car revealed - New Zealand Rally Championship (http://www.nzrallychampionship.co.nz/news/gilmour-s-new-suzuki-rally-car-revealed)

Should blow group N's into the wind. 1200kg + 250kw. I am liking these new regs

[Hazza555)]

Can't wait, any idea on the car Andrew Hawkeswood is supposedly building?

Says here that he is in the quattro

Registered Competitors & Driver Profiles - New Zealand Rally Championship (http://www.nzrallychampionship.co.nz/registered-competitors-driver-profiles)

[leighton323]

Details on Gilmour's Suzuki Swift.

Gilmour's new Suzuki rally car revealed - New Zealand Rally Championship (http://www.nzrallychampionship.co.nz/news/gilmour-s-new-suzuki-rally-car-revealed)

Should blow group N's into the wind. 1200kg + 250kw. I am liking these new regs

Im Expecting a few teething problems so I wouldn't be so sure about that, I reckon it depends mostly how good the suspension will be..
Expect Paddon to blow everyone apart in the R4 spec car..

[Humber]

Mason's press release states the Subaru has only had a minor upgrade. Road conditions, tyres, weather & start position key factors this weekend.

Times on www.chrissport.co.nz (http://www.chrissport.co.nz)

Also Miki and Ms Pons in a Porsche, hopefully they have a better result than his last NZ Rally.

[Hazza555)]

Im Expecting a few teething problems so I wouldn't be so sure about that, I reckon it depends mostly how good the suspension will be..
Expect Paddon to blow everyone apart in the R4 spec car..

I was speaking hypothetically, but yes no doubt Paddon will show everyone why he is deserving of a place in top ranks of the sport

[Hazza555)]

Im Expecting a few teething problems so I wouldn't be so sure about that, I reckon it depends mostly how good the suspension will be..
Expect Paddon to blow everyone apart in the R4 spec car..

I was speaking hypothetically, but yes no doubt Paddon will show everyone why he is deserving of a place in top ranks of the sport

Are TVNZ or 3 doing any coverage of the Championship?

[leighton323]

I was speaking hypothetically, but yes no doubt Paddon will show everyone why he is deserving of a place in top ranks of the sport

Are TVNZ or 3 doing any coverage of the Championship?

Most excited i've been for the rally in years. Specially the quality of the classic field.
Yes there will be on Channel three, coverage program in the link below.
TV Coverage - New Zealand Rally Championship (http://www.nzrallychampionship.co.nz/tv-coverage)

[Humber]

Emma Gilmour is aiming to run as the zero car as the Suzuki Maxi had not been shaken down to run in the rally.
Motorsport: Gilmour withdraws from Otago Rally | Otago Daily Times Online News : Otago, South Island, New Zealand & International News (http://www.odt.co.nz/sport/other-sport/251947/rallying-gilmour-withdraws-new-car-not-ready)

[Humber]

Further delays for Gilmour.
Gilmour puts new car to the test - 3 Sport - Video - 3 News (http://www.3news.co.nz/Gilmour-puts-new-car-to-the-test/tabid/317/articleID/293178/Default.aspx)

Kelsey off the road on Stage one.

[kirungi okwogera]

Feel bad for Kelsey (& Jansen) but it's good to see Paddon on form if only in NZ. Here's hoping he gets back to international competition soon - it'd be such a waste of his talent not to.

Mason's had a puncture so it's Paddon and Hunt (who has gotten stronger and stronger over the past few years) at the top.

[Hazza555)]

Follow the progress of the rally here:

http://rallysafe.azurewebsites.net/Event/PublicView/6

[Humber]

Paddon in lead after day one.
iRally | The free independent Rally App for the iPhone, iPad and Android (http://irallylive.com/ir_vidrss.htm?00000717)

[leighton323]

Just got back from viewing the rally before, stages weren't to spectator friendly but very good none the less. Paddon was just amazing to watch and the classics were very good today. Pity about not being able to see Kelsey, Hawkeswood or Gilmour though.

[Humber]

Paddon tackling the Kuri Bush Stage.
Hayden Paddon Evo 9 R4 On-board Kuri Bush - Rally Otago 2013 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gkovIYKSQw&feature=share&list=UUJ2VIWlwBpgXsLkpNZ-NfVA) (without turbo boost)

[Humber]

Campbell in R2 Fiesta - (Barker assembled)
Phil Campbell Fiesta R2 - YouTube (http://youtu.be/nWKbLkJYURY)

[Humber]

Gilmour taking the Suzuki for a run.
Worlds Fastest Suzuki Swift 4WD Turbo Rally Car - First shakedown on Gravel - YouTube (http://youtu.be/NtbPz0BkvRE)

[Humber]

Paddon testing for Whangarei.
http://www.facebook.com/video/embed?video_id=10151632170719882

[Mirek]

Gilmour taking the Suzuki for a run.
Worlds Fastest Suzuki Swift 4WD Turbo Rally Car - First shakedown on Gravel - YouTube (http://youtu.be/NtbPz0BkvRE)

Any more information about the car?

[leighton323]

Any more information about the car?

Article written about the car just prior to the finished build.
Gilmour's new Suzuki rally car revealed - New Zealand Rally Championship (http://www.nzrallychampionship.co.nz/news/gilmour-s-new-suzuki-rally-car-revealed)

Also a link here to emma discussing the finished product. Yet to turn a wheel in competition.
Watch from about 10.40 in.
Rally nation ep 1 2013 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdLhyaBP_bY)

Also her Facebook page which is regularly updated.
https://www.facebook.com/emmagilmourrally

[Humber]

Gilmour testing the Suzuki -'maxi'. Suzuki Swift Maxi Rally Car Test May 2013 - YouTube (http://youtu.be/mJwJNWz7oIo)

[Zeakiwi]

The late Possum Bourne's kids are starting to drive.
The Bourne kids take to the track - TV News Video | TVNZ (http://tvnz.co.nz/seven-sharp/bourne-kids-take-track-video-5560174)

[Zeakiwi]

Hawkeswood's Mazda 'nzrc -maxi'

http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/09/a-l ... y-mission/ (http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/09/a-little-mazda-on-a-turbo-4wd-rally-mission/)

Other pics on the net show the mazda still needs a bit of work.

When the bare shell for an Evo 10 costs what a whole group n subaru did 10 or so years ago, newish 'R4' spec cars will be limited in number on nz stages.

[leighton323]

Hawkeswood's Mazda 'nzrc -maxi'

http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/09/a-l ... y-mission/ (http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/09/a-little-mazda-on-a-turbo-4wd-rally-mission/)

Other pics on the net show the mazda still needs a bit of work.

When the bare shell for an Evo 10 costs what a whole group n subaru did 10 or so years ago, newish 'R4' spec cars will be limited in number on nz stages.

Zeakiwi, car is already completed and competed in its first rally, the Gisborne Rally, on Sat 9th Nov.
Finished the rally in third position http://www.chrissport.co.nz/results/201 ... s4day1.htm (http://www.chrissport.co.nz/results/2013/gisborne/results4day1.htm)

I am yet to find any pictures of the car competing yet though.

[Zeakiwi]

This stage at Gisborne looked a bit damp.
http://youtu.be/wQk4QwGGL3E

I think the Mazda looks slightly better than the Swift, from the pics on Norm Soo's FB.

[leighton323]

This stage at Gisborne looked a bit damp.
http://youtu.be/wQk4QwGGL3E

I think the Mazda looks slightly better than the Swift, from the pics on Norm Soo's FB.

Ahh, just had a look, very cool indeed. Would definitely prefer a rear wing though..
Not a huge fan of the wheels either, same as Gilmours car..