NZ Rally Championship Battle Intensifies

Get ready for heart-pounding action as the New Zealand Rally Championship hits Canterbury this Sunday with 72 cars roaring onto the dirt. The 4WD class is a three-way slugfest between Jack Stokes, defending champ Robbie Stokes, and Jack Hawkeswood, while Quentin Palmer, Pierre-Henri Brunet, and Nelson Law add serious firepower. Meanwhile, the 2WD classes are no slouches — Ari Pettigrew leads Open 2WD against Tim Mackersey and Dave Strong, while Historic 2WD sees Phil Macquarie, Pat Norris, and Mike Cameron battling, and Deane Buist ruling the Classics. Rally Challenge classes are heating up too, with Caleb Macdonald vs. Grant Blackberry in 4WD and a four-way brawl brewing in 2WD. The ceremonial start kicks off Saturday night in Christchurch, but Sunday’s the real test — expect pure adrenaline, grit, and top-tier rallying talent from across the nation. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/47cf9536b7191859