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Rallymemory, Ano/Year 16, Nº 959


New Caledonia

Biggest Winners

Drivers: Jean Louis Leyraud

Cars: Datsun

Models: Datsun Violet 710

1967

Safari Caledonia: John Kéran-Max Stahl Atl Volvo 122 S

1968

Safari Caledônia: Jean C Ogier-Lucette Pointet Citroen DS 19

1969

Safari Caledônia: Jean C Ogier-Lucette Pointet Citroen DS 19

1971

Safari Caledonia: Andre Debas-E Schneider Opel Kad 1900 SR

1973

Safari Caledônia: Albert Decaqueray-Coursin Renault 12 Gordini

1974

Cols: Jean Luis Leyraud Bmw 2002 Alpina

Safari Caledonia: Chuchu Boissery-Werner Koch Vw 1303 S

1975

Safari Caledonia: Jean Ragnotti-JP Aujolet Datsun Violet 710

1976

Nova Caledonia: Jean Ragnotti-Jacques Jaubert F Datsun 710

1977

Safari Caledonia: Ross Dunkerton-J Beaumont Datsun Violet 710

1978

Safari Caledonia: Jean Ragnotti-Christian Delferrier Datsun 710

1979

Cols: Jean Louis Leyraud Bmw 2002 Alpina

Nord: Jean Louis Leyraud Bmw 2002 Alpina

Plaine des Lacs: Jean Louis Leyraud Bmw 2002 Alpina

1980

Cols: Jean Louis Leyraud Datsun Violet 710

Plaine des Lacs: Jean Louis Leyraud Datsun Violet 710

Ronde de Farino: Jean Louis Leyraud Datsun Violet 710

1981

Cols: Jean Louis Leyraud Datsun Violet

Momea Boghen: Jean Louis Leyraud Datsun Violet

Nord: Jean Louis Leyraud Datsun Violet

1990

Ronde des 3 M: Jean Louis Leyraud Alfa Romeo 75 Turbo

1992

Nord: Jean Louis Leyraud Peugeort 309 Gti

Ronde de Momea Boghen: Jean Louis Leyraud Peugeort 309 Gti


New Zealand

Biggest Winners

Drivers: Joe McAndrew

Cars: Ford

Models: Ford Escort RS 1800


Stability, tradition and quality. I believe that is the way the rallies in the country should be presented. Very interesting proofs, brilliant pilots and a ‘something more’ of energy that confers a very peculiar, own characteristic.

The first rally held in the country took place at the end of the 60th century, the Silver Fern rally, which was defeated by Grady Thompson-Rick Rimmer at the wheel of the most interesting Holden Monaro. An explanation is needed here:

The rallies Silver Fern (organized in 1969 and 1970), Heathway (organized from 1971 to 1976) and the South Pacific (organized in 1977 - 1st proof of the country valid for the WRC) are officially considered as the New Zealand rally, appearing on the palmares of the race.

In addition to this ‘magic’ rally, there are other very interesting ones, such as Canterbury (since 1981), the incredible Hella Lights (held from 1980 until 1991), Otago (since 1983), Rotorua (from 1995 to 2006) and Whangarei (since 2006).

Pilots? Many. A lot of quality.

Names?

Rod Millen (John Buffum's great rival in the United States), Possum Bourne (national and international multi-campion), John Woolf (eternal), Neil Allport (Rod Millen's great rival in the New Zealand championship), Blair Robson (one of the pioneers) and more recently the spectacular Hayden Paddon (why isn't in the WRC?) confer the authenticity of the excellent quality of the country's pilots.

It's a beautiful country, beautiful landscapes...

Total races in Rallymemory file: 153


Estabilidade, tradição e qualidade. Acredito que essa seja a forma que deve ser apresentada a situação dos rallies no país. Provas interessantíssimas, pilotos brilhantes e um ‘algo mais’ de energia que confere uma característica muito peculiar, propria.

O primeiro rally realizada no país aconteceu no final da decada de 60 do século passado, o rally Silver Fern, que foi vencido pela dupla Grady Thompson-Rick Rimmer ao volante do interessantíssimo Holden Monaro. Aqui faz-se necessário uma explicação:

Os rallyies Silver Fern (organizado em 1969 e 1970), Heathway (organizado de 1971 a 1976) e o South Pacific (organizado em 1977 -1º prova do país valida para o WRC) são oficialmente consideradas como o rally New Zealand, constando no palmarés da prova.

Além desse ‘magico’ rally, há outros muito interessantes, como o Canterbury (desde 1981), o incrivel Hella Lights (realizado de 1980 ate 1991), Otago (desde 1983), Rotorua (de 1995 a 2006) e o Whangarei (desde 2006).

Pilotos? Muitos. De muita qualidade.

Nomes?

Rod Millen (o grande rival de John Buffum nos Estados Unidos), Possum Bourne (multicampeão nacional e internacional), John Woolf (eterno), Neil Allport (o grande rival de Rod Millen no campeonato neozeolandes), Blair Robson (um dos pioneiros) e mais recentemente o espetacular Hayden Paddon (porque não está no WRC?) conferem a autenticidade da excelente qualidade dos pilotos do país.

É um belo país, belas paisagens...

Total de provas no arquivo Rallymemory: 153


Champions

1977 Rod Millen Mazda RX-3

1978 Blair Robson Ford Escort RS 1800

1979 Paul Adams Ford Escort RS 1800

1980 Jim Donald Ford Escort RS 1800

1981 Jim Donald Ford Escort RS 1800

1982 Tony Teesdale Ford Escort RS 1800

1983 Malcolm Stewart Ford Escort RS 1800

1984 Tony Teesdale Ford Escort RS 1800

1985 Brian Stokes Ford Escort RS 1800

1986 Neil Allport Mazda RX-7

1987 Tony Teesdale MG Metro 6R4

1988 Brian Stokes Ford Sierra 4x4

1989 Neil Allport Mazda 323 4WD

1990 David Ayling Mazda 323 4WD

1991 Possum Bourne Subaru Legacy RS

1992 Neil Allport Mazda 323 GTX

1993 Joe McAndrew Subaru Legacy RS

1994 Joe McAndrew Subaru Legacy RS

1995 Reece Jones Mitsubishi Lencer Evo III

1996 Joe McAndrew Subaru Legacy RS

1997 Reece Jones Mitsubishi Lencer Evo IV

1998 Geoff Argyle Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV

1999 Geoff Argyle Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI

2000 Bruce Herbert Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI


1970

Silver Fern: Paul Adams-Don Fenwick Bmw 2002

1971

Heathway: Bruce Hodgson-Mike Mitchell Ford Cortina Lotus

1972

Heathway: Andrew Cowan-Jim Scott BMC Mini Clubman GT

1973

Heathway: Hannu Mikkola-Jim Porter Ford Escort RS 1800

1975

Heathway: Mike Marshall-Arthur Mc Watt Ford Escort RS 1800

1976

Heathway: Andrew Cowan-Jim Scott Sco/Uk Hillman Avenger

1977

Auckland: Rod Millen-Mike Franchi Mazda RX-3

New Zealand: Fulvio Bachelli-Francesco Rossetti Fiat 131 Abarth

Otago: Rod Millen Mazda RX-3

1978

New Zealand: Russel Brookes-Chris Porter Ford Escort RS 1800

Oamaru: Mike Marshall Nz Ford Escort RS 1800

Otago: Bill Pottinger Nz Ford Escort RS 1800

1979

Marlborough: Paul Adams-Mike Franchi Ford Escort RS 1800

Northern Sports: Jim Donald-K Lancaster Ford Escort RS 1800

New Zealand: Hannu Mikkola-Arne Hertz Ford Escort RS 1800

Rotorua: Jim Donald-Kevin Lancaster Ford Escort RS 1800

Victoria: Mark Jennings-K Cook Ford Escort RS 1800

1980

Hamilton: Jim Donald-Kevin Lancaster Ford Escort RS 1800

Hella Lights: Jim Donald-Kevin Lancaster Ford Escort RS 1800

New Zealand: Timo Salonen-Seppo Harjanne Fin Datsun 160 J

South Canterbury: Jim Donald-K Lancaster Ford Escort RS 1800

Wairarapa: Paul Adams-Jim Scott Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS

1981

Citizen Watches: Paul Adams-Jim Scott Ford Escort RS 1800

Hella Lights: Jim Donald-Kevin Lancaster Ford Escort RS 1800

Mainfreight: Paul Adams-Jim Scott Ford Escort RS 1800

New Zealand: Jim Donald-K Lancaster Ford Escort RS 1800 xxxxx

1982

Hella Lights: Alan Mitchell-Rodger Freeth Ford Escort Rs 1800

Mobil: Tony Teesdale-Greg Horne Ford Escort RS 1800

New Zealand: Bjorn Waldegaard-Hans Thorszelius Toyota Celica

Otago: Barry Robinson Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HSR

Tokoroa: Tony Teesdale-Greg Horne Ford Escort RS 1800

Westbrook: Tony Teesdale-Greg Horne Ford Escort RS 1800

1983

Hamilton: Malcolm Stewart-Doug Parkhill Ford Escort RS 1800

Hawkes Bay: Reg Cook-Wayne Jones Nissan 240 RS

Hella Lights: Malcolm Stewart-D Parkhill Ford Escort RS 1800

Mainfreight: Brian Stokes-Robin Kerr Ford Escort RS 1800

Marlborough: Hugh Owen-Murch Ford Escort RS 1800

Mashonaland: Donald andJackie MacDonald Datsun 1600 SSS

Nova Zelandia: Walter Rohrl-C Geistdorfer Lancia 037 Rally

Otago: Barry Robinson-Tulloch Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HSR

Waganui: Paul Adams-Lloyd Owen Ford Escort RS 1800

Southland: Barry Robinson-G Lange Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HSR

1984

Canterbury: Ian Tulloch-Wade Peterson Ford Escort RS 1800

Hamilton: Tony Teesdale-Greg Horne Nissan 240 RS

Hawkes Bay: Neil Allport-Rodger Freeth Ford Escort RS 1800

Hella Lights: Malcolm Stewart-D Parkhill Ford Escort RS 1800

North Otago: Brian Stokes-Robin Kerr Ford Escort RS 1800

Nova Zelandia: Stig Blomqvist-Bjorn Cedeberg Audi Quattro A2

Otago: Barry Robinson Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HSR

South Canterbury: Reg Cook-G Lange Nissan 240 RS

Tokoroa: Paul Adams-Jim Scott Toyota Corolla

Wright Cars 4ZG: Ian Tulloch-W Peterson Ford Escort RS 1800

1985

4ZA: Possum Bourne-Michael Eggleton Subaru Leone RX Turbo

4ZG: Barry Robinson-Jenkins Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HSR

Andas Apple: Reg Cook-Wayne Jones Nissan 240 RS

Brydone Hotel: Brian Stokes-Grundy Ford Escort RS 1800

Hella Lights: Malcolm Stewart-Doug Parkhill Audi Quattro A2

Lucus 20-20: Tony Teesdale-Bob Haldane Nissan 240 RS

Mainfreight: Ian Tulloch-John Cowan Ford Escort RS 1800

New Zealand: Timo Salonen-Seppo Harjanne Peugeot 205 T 16

Otago: Dave Brownlie Nz Mazda RX-3

Sight & Sound: Malcolm Stewart-Doug Parkhill Audi Quattro A2

1986

Hella Lights: Neil Alport-Rodger Freeth Mazda RX-7

Lucas Lights: Neil Allport-Rodger Freeth Mazda RX-7

New Zealand: Juha Kankkunen-Juha Piironen Peugeot 205 T16 E2

Otago: Larry Timpany Nz Subaru Leone RX

Sight and Sounds: Neil Allporth-Rodger Freeth Mazda RX-7

South: Malcolm Stewart-Parkhill Audi Quattro

Tokorua: Neil Allport-Rodger Freeth Mazda RX-7

1987

Hella Lights: Tony Teesdale-Greg Horne MG Metro 6R4

Marlboro: Tony Teesdale-Horne MG Metro 6R4

New Zealand: Franz Wittmann-J Patterman Lancia D HF 4WD

Otago: Roger Townsend Ford Escort RS 1800

Solway Park: Tony Teesdale-Horne Nz MG Metro 6R4

1988

New Zealand: Sepp Haider-F Hinterleitner A Opel Kadett Gsi

Otago: Brian Stokes-Grundy Ford Sierra XR6

Solway Park: Neil Allport-Rodger Freeth Mazda 323 4WD

Soreline Motor: Brian Stokes-Grundy Ford

Wright Cars: Tony Teesdale-Horne Mazda 323 4WD

1989

New Zealand: Ingvar Carlsson-Per Carlsson Sw Mazda 323 4WD

Otago: Simon Davies Subaru RX Turbo

1990

Canterbury: Neil Allport-Bob Haldane Mazda 323 4WD

Forest: David Ayling-Pat Norris Mazda 323 4WD

Manawatu: Neil Allport-Bob Haldane Mazda 323 4WD

New Zealand: Carlos Sainz-Luis Moya E Toyota Celica GT-4

Otago: Mark Leonard Mazda 323 4WD

Southland: Neil Allport-Bob Haldane Mazda 323 4WD

1991

Canterbury: Possum Bourne-Rodger Freeth Subaru Legacy RS

Manawatu: Possum Bourne-Rodger Freeth Subaru Legacy RS

Northern Sports: Brian Stokes-J Judd Ford Sierra RS Cosworth

New Zealand: Carlos Sainz-Luis Moya E Toyota Celica GT-4

Otago: Barry Robinson Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HSR

Southland: Possum Bourne-Rodger Freeth Subaru Legacy RS

1992

Canterbury: Joe McAndrew-Bob Haldane Subaru Leg 4WD Turbo

Manawatu: Neil Allport-Jim Robb Mazda 323 GTX

Northland: Neil Allport-Jim Robb Mazda 323 GTX

New Zealand: Carlos Sainz-Luis Moya Toyota Celica Turbo 4WD

Otago: Deane Buist Nz Mazda 323 4WD

Southland: Joe McAndrew-B Haldane Subaru Legacy 4WD Turbo

1993

Manawatu: Joe McAndrew-Bob Haldane Subaru Legacy RS

Manfreight Canterbury: Neil Allport-Jim Robb Mazda 323 GT-R

New Zealand: Colin McRae-Derek Ringer Subaru Legacy RS

Prestige Tyres: Joe McAndrew-Bob Haldane Subaru Legacy RS

Southland: Neil Allport-Jim Robb Mazda 323 GT-R

1994

Appliances Waikato: Joe McAndrew-Bob Haldane Subaru Leg RS

Canterbury: Joe McAndrew-Bob Haldane Subaru Legacy RS

Court Otago: Brian Stokes-D Judd Ford Escort RS Cosworth

Manawatu: Joe McAndrew-Bob Haldane Subaru Legacy RS

New Zealand: Colin McRae-Derek Ringer Subaru Impreza 555

Otago: Brian Stokes-Jeff Judd Ford Escort RS Cosworth

Southland: Brian Stokes-Jeff Judd Ford Escort RS Cosworth

Tein Schock Absorbes: Joe McAndrew-B Haldane Subaru Leg RS

Waikato: Joe McAndrew-Bob Haldane Subaru Legacy RS

1995

Auckland: Geoff Argyle-Raymond Bennett Nissan Pulsar Gti

Manfreight: Greg Graham-Jim Robb Subaru Impreza WRX Sti

New Zealand: Colin McRae-Derek Ringer Subaru Impreza 555

Otago: Greg Graham-Jim Robb Subaru Impreza WRX Sti

Powderhorn Chateau: Joe McAndrew-B Haldane Subaru Leg RS

Rotorua: Marty Roestenburg-Tim Ouwehand Mitsubishi LE III

Southland: Reece Jones-Leo Bult Mitsubishi Lancer Evo III

Waikato: Joe McAndrew-Bob Haldane Subaru Legacy RS

1996

Powderhorn: Geoff Argyle-Ray Bennett Nissan Pulsar Gti-R

Canterbury: Wayne Muckle-Lewis Mitsubishi Galant VR-4

Otago: Joe McAndrew-Bob Haldane Subaru Legacy RS

Southland: Joe McAndrew-Bob Haldane Subaru Legacy RS

New Zealand: Richard Burns-Robert Reid Uk Mitsubishi LE III

Waikato: Joe McAndrew-Bob Haldane Subaru Legacy RS

Hawkes Bay: Bruce Herbert-Robert Ryan Subaru Impreza WRX

1997

Court: Steve Bond-Ross McKenzie Hillman Hunter

Gisborne: Marty Roestenburg-Jeff Judd Mitsubishi LE III

Hawkes Bay: Reece Jones-Leo Bult Mitsubishi LE III

Marlborough: David Owen-Paul Lindsay Subaru Impreza WRX

New Zealand: Kenneth Eriksson-S Parmander Subaru Imp 555

Otago: Geoff Argyle-Ray Bennett Mitsubishi LE IV

Southland: Joe McAndrew-Bob Haldane Subaru Impreza 555

Waikato: Reece Jones-Leo Bult Mitsubishi LE III

1998

Gisborne: Geoff Argyle-Brendom Locke Mitsubishi LE IV

Haukes Bay: Geoff Argyle-Brendom Locke Mitsubishi LE IV

Marlborough: Brian Stokes-G Cowan Ford Escort RS Cosworth

New Zealand: Carlos Sainz-Luis Moya Toyota Corolla WRC

Otago: Joe McAndrew-Chris Boyle Subaru Impreza 555

Rotorua: Geoff Argyle-Ray Bennett Mitsubishi LE IV

Southland: Joe McAndrew-Chris Boyle Subaru Impreza 555

1999

Gisborne: Bruce Herbert-Robert Ryan Mitsubishi LE VI

Marlborough: Brian Green-Jim Robb Ford Escort WRC

New Zealand: Tommi Makinen-R Mannisenmaki Mitsubishi LE VI

Otago: Bruce Herbert-Robert Ryan Mitsubishi LE VI

Rotorua: Bruce Herbert-Robert Ryan Mitsubishi LE VI

Snowline: Todd Bawden-Ray Bennett Mitsubishi LE IV

Southland: Bruce Herbert-Robert Ryan Mitsubishi LE VI

2000

Catlins Coast: Mike Turfus-Roger Oakley Mitsubishi LE IV

Daybreaker: Bruce Herbert-Robert Ryan Mitsubishi LE VI

New Zealand: Marcus Gronholm-T Rautiainen Peugeot 206 WRC

Rotorua: Bruce Herbert-Robert Ryan Mitsubishi LE VI

...some action

New Zealand

1973

Mike Marshall-Arthur McWatt Ford Escort RS 1600



1977

Mike Marshall-Arthur McWatt Ford Escort RS 1800



1979

Blair Robson-Chris Porter Ford Escort RS 1800



Paul Adams-Mauro Franchi Ford Escort RS 1800



John Woolf-Grant Whitaker Mazda RX-3



1980

George Fury-Monty Suffern Datsun 160J



Paul Adams-Mauro Franchi Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS



1981

Jim Donald-Kevin Lancaster Ford Escort RS 1800



1982

Rod Millen-John Bellefleur Mazda RX-7



Jim Donald-Kevin Lancaster Ford Escort RS 1800



1985

Malcolm Stewart-Doug Parkhill Audi Quattro A2



Neil Allport-Rodger Freeth Mazda RX-7



Reg Cook-Wayne Jones Nissan 240 RS




1986

Neil Allport-Rodger Freeth Mazda RX-7



Tony Teesdale-Greg Horne MG Metro 6R4



1990

Rod Millen-Tony Sircombe Mazda 323 4WD



1994

Brian Stokes-Jeff Judd Ford Escort RS Cosworth



Joe McAndrew-Bob Haldane Subaru Legacy RS



Possum Bourne-Tony Sircombe Subaru Impreza 555



1995

Neil Allport-Craig Vincent Ford Escort RS Cosworth




Cibié

1976

Jim Donald-Alan Draper Ford Escort RS 1600




Thermal

1976

Blair Robson-Chris Porter Ford Escort RS 1600



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