Christchurch driver Tim Smith was quick and committed, powering his Subaru Impreza H6 to 11th overall and a dominant classic 4WD category win. PHOTO: DAVID THOMSON
Dunedin’s Tim Mackersy took his Ford Fiesta to a credible 15th overall, and also won his class and claimed second overall in the Asia-Pacific Championship category. PHOTO: GEOFF RIDDER
Problems on two stages cost Emma Gilmour (Citroen C3) a clear podium chance, but she still finished fifth overall, and the best-placed Otago driver. PHOTO DAVID THOMSON
Three times a classic winner in a Nissan-powered Ford Escort, Gore’s Derek Ayson made a welcome return in an Opel Manta, finishing just outside the classic top 10. PHOTO: GEOFF RIDDER
Though fastest classic competitor through 12 of the 15 stages, Irishman Kris Meeke had to settle for second place due to a puncture and other problems on Sunday morning. PHOTO: GEOFF RIDDER
Cantabrian Ally Mackay impressed with his pace in the older Escort MKI, but was denied a top classic result by an off-road excursion on the rally’s opening stage. PHOTO: DAVID THOMSON
Narrowly beaten to victory by Ben Hunt, Waikuku’s Robbie Stokes finished runner-up for the second year in a row, quickly getting to grips with a new Skoda Fabia R2. PHOTO: DAVID THOMSON
Mossburn’s James Worker reaped the rewards for being consistently quick, winning the allcomers category and finishing sixth overall in his Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 6. PHOTO: GEOFF RIDDER
David Thomson and Geoff Ridder take a pictorial look back at last weekend’s Otago Rally, with a focus on local drivers and others who caught their eye.
