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WDC drivers officially welcomed in Christchurch
The official welcome has been held in Christchurch today for the international field of drivers here for the World Driving Championship.

Fields and draws out for opening heats of World Driving Championship
Australian star Gary Hall Jr secures a strong early hand at Kaikoura, with Kiwi contender Blair Orange ready to counter on familiar ground.

$2500 for trainers in WDC
Win one of five $500 Garrards vouchers! Automatic entry with every WDC starter across Kaikoura, Cambridge, Addington and Winton this November.

Jaap Van Rijn not feeling any heat ahead of WDC
Dutch driver Jaap Van Rijn says he feels no pressure heading into his first World Driving Championship, just excitement, pride, and determination.

Varenne’s driver heading to WDC in New Zealand
Italian driver Giampaolo Minnucci, famed for his partnership with trotting legend Varenne, replaces Antonio Simioli in Italy’s World Driving Championship team following Simioli’s withdrawal for personal reasons.

Brett Beckwith – the WDC’s young gun
At just 22, American rising star Brett Beckwith is chasing his biggest test yet — proudly wearing the Stars and Stripes at the World Driving Championship

Let’s get “Backing Blair” this World Driving Championship
Kiwis across the country are backing Blair Orange as he represents New Zealand at November’s World Driving Championship, with exclusive campaign merchandise available.

Herlihy’s WDC triumph – “it was a big deal”
Tony Herlihy recalls his 1985 World Driving Championship triumph, edging Robert Cameron by one point. Four decades on, he treasures the victory, friendships, and lifelong memories it created.

Hospitality and sponsorship opportunities for Winton round of WDC
Winton will host Round 5 of the 2025 World Driving Championship on Nov 9 at Central Southland Raceway. Hospitality, marquee packages, and sponsorship opportunities are now available—contact Lindsay Beer today.

Hall Jnr privileged to represent Australia at WDC
Champion reinsman Gary Hall Jnr will represent Australia at the 2025 World Driving Championship in New Zealand, eyeing success against Blair Orange and global rivals after a stellar 4,100-win career.

Blair Orange channels the ABs in WDC
“Like the All Blacks at Eden Park” is the edge Blair Orange hopes will power him to victory when the World Driving Championship kicks off across New Zealand.

The Other J Mac at the WDC
Canada’s superstar reinsman James “J Mac” MacDonald will represent his country at the 2025 World Driving Championship in New Zealand this November. The four-time defending Canadian Driver of the Year and 2017 WDC champion is ready to take on the best in the world, and experience Cup Week for the very first time.