New Zealand Rally Championship

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  • 2016

New Zealand Rally Championship is an exhilarating and action-packed motorsport show available on Motor Trend OnDemand that covers the most adrenaline-fueled rally competition in New Zealand. The series takes you on a journey through six rallies spread throughout the year and across the country, each challenge as punishing and competitive as the last. From the longest and most grueling of roads, to technical and twisty courses, drivers face a variety of obstacles as they compete for the championship title.

Viewers are treated to an up-close and personal view of the drivers and co-drivers as they navigate around dirt and gravel backcountry roads, super-sprints and other demanding terrains. The series follows every race providing a thrilling spectacle from start to finish, as drivers push the limits of their machines to the max to claim victory.

The show features some of the best rally drivers in New Zealand, including 2019 and 2020 overall champion, Ben Hunt, and the likes of Emma Gilmour, Andrew Hawkeswood, Josh Marston, and Rhys Gardner. Their driving prowess and agility are put to the test, with the slightest mistake costing valuable seconds in a race where every split-second counts.

The series also showcases the innovative technologies and advanced mechanics used by the drivers to ensure peak performance of their rally cars. Aerodynamics and bespoke engineering are key areas of focus as each team seeks to gain any possible advantage on their rivals.

One of the most captivating aspects of the show is the breathtaking scenery of New Zealand's backcountry as the rally cars tear through the environment, dust flying, and spectators cheering. The vast array of courses in this series makes it a must-watch for any motorsport enthusiast. The use of drone footage and onboard cameras provide an unparalleled first-hand perspective of the action, placing viewers right in the middle of the high-octane racing.

The show also allows viewers to witness the camaraderie and competitive spirit present among the drivers in the championship. The bond these racers share emerges on and off the track, showcasing the community spirit of rally racing that is unique in the world of motorsports.

In conclusion, New Zealand Rally Championship is a thrilling showcase of high octane racing, the latest rally car technology, and breathtaking backcountry scenery. With six rallies spread across New Zealand, the series provides an adrenaline-fueled journey that takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride of excitement and fun. Motorsport lovers would not want to miss this show, as it provides hours of non-stop entertainment and exhilaration.

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2017 New Zealand Rally Championship Round 5 Waitomo
5. 2017 New Zealand Rally Championship Round 5 Waitomo
October 28, 2017
The penultimate round of the 2017 New Zealand Rally Championship begins near the city of Hamilton, the most populous city on the North Island. Rally Waitomo will take the competitors over miles of gravel-surface roads, through lush forests and jungles, and even through the famous limestone Waitomo Caves.
2017 New Zealand Rally Championship Round 4 Goldrush Rally of Coromandel
4. 2017 New Zealand Rally Championship Round 4 Goldrush Rally of Coromandel
August 26, 2017
All the stars of New Zealand rally racing, including WRC driver Hayden Paddon, have come out to the beautiful rainforest-covered Coromandel Peninsula to compete in the 2017 Goldrush Rally of Coromandel. Round 4 of the 2017 New Zealand Rally Championship begins near the town of Whitianga and contains three tarmac stages that will be repeated twice before the participants tackle a special stage.
2017 New Zealand Rally Championship Round 3 The Lone Star Rally of Canterbury
3. 2017 New Zealand Rally Championship Round 3 The Lone Star Rally of Canterbury
June 4, 2017
The New Zealand Rally Championship continues in 2017 with the first forest rally of the season. The Lone Star Rally of Canterbury is a mud-soaked, 122-mile event spread over two days, including two nighttime stages that should prove quite a challenge for all the competitors.
2017 New Zealand Rally Championship Round 2 Whangarei
2. 2017 New Zealand Rally Championship Round 2 Whangarei
May 7, 2017
For the second round in the 2017 New Zealand Rally Championship, we head to the city of Whangarei for multiple stages of gravel and tarmac racing through beautiful countryside. Watch highlights and get inside details on the International Rally of Whangarei from the drivers' interviews.
2017 New Zealand Rally Championship Round 1 Otago
1. 2017 New Zealand Rally Championship Round 1 Otago
April 21, 2017
The 2017 season of New Zealand Rally Championship racing gets off to a dramatic start in the Otago region of New Zealand's South Island. In the DriveSouth Rally of Otago, a record number of cars and teams will give it their all as they navigate 12 challenging stages spread across 2 days.
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  • Premiere Date
    April 23, 2016