The 40th edition of Rally New Zealand saw an enthralling battle evolve over the weekend in the S-WRC class as Jari Ketomaa/Mika Sterberg produced a stunning victory in their Ford Fiesta S2000 after the three-day event, preventing Spanish competitor, Xevi Pons, from a third consecutive victory.
This year's Rally New Zealand returned to Auckland for the first time since 2005, enabling rally organisers to reintroduce fast, flowing stages from 2005's WRC rally alongside four brand new stages comprising of mixed gravel and tarmac road surfaces. A new service park at Queen's Wharf was built beside Auckland's harbour where thousands of lively WRC fans flocked to watch the official ceremonial start on Thursday evening.
Read the full event report and hear what the drivers had to say by clicking here: M-Sport Ford Fiesta S2000 Rally New Zealand
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