Ten years after the World Rally Championship was last in New Zealand some of the sport's big names are back and history is on the line.
Drivers and co-drivers from 13 nations will contest Rally New Zealand but local motorsport fans will be paying particular attention to the Rally2 category where six New Zealanders will be behind the wheel sliding in the gravel.
The rally starts with a Super Special Stage in Auckland Domain on Thursday.
Felicity Reid reports.
