The people behind the helmets
Competitor Profiles
Matt Priest & Jess Parker
Inspired by Rally Otago as a youngster, Matt Priest has turned a childhood dream into reality. Meet Matt and co-driver Jess Parker as they tackle their first noted rally together...
Matt Priest & Jess Parker
Inspired by Rally Otago as a youngster, Matt Priest has turned a childhood dream into reality. Meet Matt and co-driver Jess Parker as they tackle their first noted rally together...
Mason Grimmer & Leighton Spurdle
A lifelong passion for rallying, a Guinness World Record, and overalls once worn by Markko Märtin—meet Mason Grimmer and Leighton Spurdle as they prepare to take on Rally Taumarunui in...
Mason Grimmer & Leighton Spurdle
A lifelong passion for rallying, a Guinness World Record, and overalls once worn by Markko Märtin—meet Mason Grimmer and Leighton Spurdle as they prepare to take on Rally Taumarunui in...
Kyle Percival & Maddy Buhr
From co-driving with his grandfather at 15 to becoming a North Island Rally Series class champion, Kyle Percival is continuing a family rallying tradition. Meet Kyle and Maddy Buhr as...
Kyle Percival & Maddy Buhr
From co-driving with his grandfather at 15 to becoming a North Island Rally Series class champion, Kyle Percival is continuing a family rallying tradition. Meet Kyle and Maddy Buhr as...
Kerry Bell & Bevan Parker
Taumarunui local Kerry Bell watched the original Rally Taumarunui before competing himself. Now, alongside co-driver Bevan Parker, he's returning to his hometown event in search of a strong result in...
Kerry Bell & Bevan Parker
Taumarunui local Kerry Bell watched the original Rally Taumarunui before competing himself. Now, alongside co-driver Bevan Parker, he's returning to his hometown event in search of a strong result in...
Gavin Feast & Hamish Feast
Father-and-son team Gavin and Hamish Feast are tackling their first North Island Rally Series season together. Meet the sheep and beef farmers swapping the farm for the famous King Country...
Gavin Feast & Hamish Feast
Father-and-son team Gavin and Hamish Feast are tackling their first North Island Rally Series season together. Meet the sheep and beef farmers swapping the farm for the famous King Country...
Darryl McManus & Gordon Legge
After spending 34 years helping run world-class yacht races, Darryl McManus returned to New Zealand, discovered rallying from the co-driver's seat, and is now leading the North Island Rally Series...
Darryl McManus & Gordon Legge
After spending 34 years helping run world-class yacht races, Darryl McManus returned to New Zealand, discovered rallying from the co-driver's seat, and is now leading the North Island Rally Series...