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TER Series set for a return to New Zealand's Otago Rally in 2025
11.12.2024
Central Machine Hire Otago Rally to star in the Series in April 2025.
The 2025 season of the TER Series, the World Series of TER, will see the welcome return of New Zealand's Central Machine Hire Otago Rally, where the Series first started from in its maiden 2023 edition.
The iconic World class gravel stages around Dunedin, well known to Rally fans worldwide, will host more exciting sporting action; in the previous edition valid for the TER Series the event was won by Hyundai New Zealand Driver Hayden Paddon, who clinched the maiden TER Series title at the end of the 2023 season.
Global TV promotion ensured by the TER Series dedicated production and coverage will once again feature, beyond the competition, Dunedin's region, tourism and landscape together with its unique roads, giving the location a worldwide reach, also thanks to the support of Dunedin City Council Premier Event funding.
Luca Grilli, TER Series Promoter and Organiser, said: “We are extremely happy to have Otago Rally back in the TER series. Aside from the special meaning the event has for our series, it is great to return to New Zealand. The stunning roads and backgrounds make it a unique location for sports and tourism, fully embodying the TER spirit”.
Roger Oakley, Event Promotons Manager, said: “We are delighted to be part of the TER Series again. This is a fantastic opportunity to promote Dunedin, New Zealand and NZ rallying to the world. We very much enjoyed working with the TER team in 2023, and love their enthusiasm to promote the sport”.
Sian Sutton, Dunedin City Destination Manager, said: “The Otago Rally has an international reputation, it is based in our city and travels around all our surrounding landscapes. Being part of the TER Series gives a perfect platform to promote our City and lifestyle to the world as well as providing an great event for our locals to attend and be part of”.
The 2025 Central Machine Hire Otago Rally will begin with the ceremonial start in Dunedin's Octagon on Friday, April 4, before the rally action takes place on the following two days over 15 stages and 280 competitive kilometers.
