The people behind the helmets
Competitor Profiles
Gareth McLachlan & Tanya Jackson
After nearly 20 years competing together, Gareth McLachlan and Tanya Jackson are excited to experience Rally Taumarunui for the first time. Meet the Mitsubishi Galant crew taking on the legendary...
Gareth McLachlan & Tanya Jackson
After nearly 20 years competing together, Gareth McLachlan and Tanya Jackson are excited to experience Rally Taumarunui for the first time. Meet the Mitsubishi Galant crew taking on the legendary...
Carlin Leong & Nathan Roa
After rebuilding their Subaru following a major crash in 2024, Carlin Leong and Nathan Roa are back doing what they love. Meet the Class G crew with big New Zealand...
Carlin Leong & Nathan Roa
After rebuilding their Subaru following a major crash in 2024, Carlin Leong and Nathan Roa are back doing what they love. Meet the Class G crew with big New Zealand...
Julien Lenglet & Fleur Pedersen
Four-time Vanuatu Rally Champion Julien Lenglet and experienced co-driver Fleur Pedersen are ready to tackle the famous King Country roads. Meet the Subaru Impreza WRX crew bringing international experience—and plenty...
Julien Lenglet & Fleur Pedersen
Four-time Vanuatu Rally Champion Julien Lenglet and experienced co-driver Fleur Pedersen are ready to tackle the famous King Country roads. Meet the Subaru Impreza WRX crew bringing international experience—and plenty...
Karl Douglas & Nikki Sim
Inspired by Possum Bourne, a close encounter with Colin McRae, and a lifelong passion for Subarus, Karl Douglas returns to rallying at Rally Taumarunui alongside co-driver Nikki Sim in his...
Karl Douglas & Nikki Sim
Inspired by Possum Bourne, a close encounter with Colin McRae, and a lifelong passion for Subarus, Karl Douglas returns to rallying at Rally Taumarunui alongside co-driver Nikki Sim in his...
Phillip Broadbent & P J Ayres
Inspired by a rally near Paeroa at just six years old, Phillip Broadbent has spent a lifetime in the sport. Now he's heading to Rally Taumarunui with one extra goal—to...
Phillip Broadbent & P J Ayres
Inspired by a rally near Paeroa at just six years old, Phillip Broadbent has spent a lifetime in the sport. Now he's heading to Rally Taumarunui with one extra goal—to...
Murray O'Neil & Shelby O'Neil
From a chance conversation at rally school in 1989 to competing alongside his son decades later, Murray O'Neil's rally journey has come full circle. Meet Murray and Shelby as they...
Murray O'Neil & Shelby O'Neil
From a chance conversation at rally school in 1989 to competing alongside his son decades later, Murray O'Neil's rally journey has come full circle. Meet Murray and Shelby as they...