Kris Meeke is seeking more glory on the Otago roads next year.
Meeke, who dominated this year’s Otago Rally, is returning to Dunedin to drive his “Black Beauty” — the Rossendale Wines Ford Escort RS1800 — at the Otago Rally in April next year.
He will again be partnered by co-driver and countryman Noel O’Sullivan. Next year’s event route includes 280km over 15 stages.
Meeke joins an elite list of international star drivers to have contested the Otago Classic Rally more than once.
Finland’s Pasi Hagstrom, Scotland’s Jimmy McRae and Estonian Markko Martin have all been favourites with Otago Rally fans, as were Meeke and Gallagher in 2024.
7 May 2024 — The rally will be held from April 4 to 6 – a week earlier than in 2024. As usual, the rally will be based in Dunedin and will continue the tremendous success.
