International Rally of Whangarei 2011 (NZRC Round 4)

The International Rally of Whangarei returns to the world-class gravel rally stages around the Whangarei and Kaipara districts for the fifth consecutive year in 2011.

The fourth rounds of both this year’s FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship and Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship, the event brings competitors, teams and fans from India, Japan, Malaysia, New Caledonia, Australia and all over New Zealand to Whangarei city. Top-class rally action is guaranteed for fans as the drivers revel in the opportunity to drive on what are widely regarded as some of the best rally stages in the world.

The event showcases Whangarei, Northland and Kaipara in a unique way and receives considerable support from Whangarei District Council, Kaipara District Council, the charitable Maungaturoto Co-operative, and other community groups and residents.

Fans can enjoy numerous free rally-related activities in downtown Whangarei, like the official driver autograph signing session, the fun ceremonial start, the high speed technical expertise in the service park and Sunday’s official prize-giving.

The rally route takes competitors – and fans – primarily southwest of Whangarei as far as Paparoa, with the very popular super special stage and family fun day again scheduled to take place at Pohe Island, just a few kilometres from central Whangarei on Saturday. Event organisers return half the proceeds of spectator ticket sales to the Whangarei and Kaipara community groups to help the event to run.

Ticket details and pricing will be confirmed soon.

2011 FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship Calendar
Round 1 – 1 to 3 April, Malaysia
Round 2 – 13 to 15 May, Queensland (AU)
Round 3 – 17 to 19 June, New Caledonia
Round 4 – 15 to 17 July, Whangarei (NZ)
Round 5 – 30 Sept to 2 Oct, Hokkaido (JP)
Round 6 – 4 to 6 Nov, China

Event listed by kbgordon

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