Quote Originally Posted by denkimi View Post
I'm not familiar with the rallying scene in NZ, but i don't see how he could build any kind of career with anyone by winning a few local rally's against nobody.

He was of marketing value to hyundai NZ because he was a wrc driver. But such value quickly fades away. In a few years he will have no more value to them, and that will be the end.
First comment I agree with. Depth of rallying in NZ right now is abysmal.

The latter comment displays a lack of knowledge.
With only a few spots up for grabs in WRC, many top rally drivers make a comfortable living driving elsewhere.
Paddon himself leaves NZ for programme of offshore rallies and rally cross in which, presumably, he's being well remunerated.