News & Recent Events

10 August – Sefton Autocross

A huge field of 38 drivers took to the flowing course laid out in Michael Price’s paddock near Sefton. It was a foggy morning to start with but as the…
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2 August – Catlins Coast Rally

There were mixed fortunes for the Autosport Club members who went south to contest the fantastic Catlins Coast Rally this year. With 72 entries this was the biggest event the…
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20 July – Mt Alexander Sprint

After a lousy Saturday there was concern that the Mt. Alexander Road would be snowbound but as it happened the worst of it missed the hills behind the Hurunui Hotel…
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28-29 June – Canterbury Rally

Rangiora’s Les Summerfield driving a Subaru WRX took an emphatic win in the Northern Exposure/Canary Furniture Canterbury Rally this past weekend. With competitors falling by the wayside through off road…
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25 May – Mt Grey Sprint

It was a dull and cold Christchurch morning when the townie crews headed out dodging elderly church goers who like to get their pews early and runners with headphones on…
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18 May – Sefton Autocross

A cloudy morning with little wind (pretty good for Autocrosses really!) greeted crews at the Price property near Sefton for the first autocross of the 2003 club championship. The first…
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31 March – Hanmer Motorsport Weekend

Double Sprint:An overnight deluge on Friday produced road conditions described as “challenging” by some, “bloody good fun” by others, and “diabolical” by the remainder! The event got underway from the…
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3 March – Rakaia Zigzag Sprint

The first event for 2003 and also the first sprint in the Autosport Sprint Series was again held on the popular zig-zag road above the Rakaia Gorge and proved a…
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7 December – Robertson’s Autocross

A recently ploughed paddock greeted crews at the Robertson’s Autocross last Saturday, with the furrows left by the ripping still quite deep, causing concern among competitors and organisers alike. Driving…
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23 November – Kaiwara Road Sprint

It was an early morning start for the organisers and crews competing in this favourite North-Canterbury event. A great day in the heart of the Hurunui greeted people arriving at…
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9 November – Mt Thomas Sprint

A warm nor’wester day in Christchurch saw competitors and crews head for the very cloudy looking Canterbury foothills in a return to the Mt. Thomas sprint. The event would be…
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28-29 September – Hanmer Motorsport Weekend

The 2002 Hot Springs Hotel Autosport Club Hanmer Rally:John Silcock in his Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI reigned supreme at the Autosport Club’s Hot Springs Hotel Hanmer Motorsport weekend, doing the…
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8 September – Autosport At Nelson Rally

Sunday the 8th of September dawned wet and misty, and with heavy rain overnight the clay based roads of the Golden Downs Forest promised some interesting conditions. Stage 1 was…
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1 September – Sefton Autocross

Sunday the 1st of September was another great day to be out skidding around in cars. Bright sunshine and warm temperatures helped to dry the ground slightly after the dampness…
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18 August – Mt Alexander Sprint

The trip from Christchurch under a clear blue sky with snow covered mountains on the horizon made it worth getting out of bed just to travel to the event. Many…
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