Estonian driver Markko Martin will return to race in the next month's Otago Classic Rally in a Ford Escort RS1800. Driving the black and gold Escort, Martin was the star of the 2016 event, eventually taking victory in the Classic event by more than 2min 30sec. ''Of course, driving the Rossendale Escort again on the wonderful Otago roads will also be something to look forward to.'' Others, such as Marcus van Klink, Derek Ayson, Stewart Reid and Jeff David - all Otago Rally regulars - will also be in the hunt for victory. This year's Otago Rally is also the first round of the New Zealand Rally Championship.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 28, 2017 17:06 UTC