New Zealand Champs

Embark on a Journey Through the Halls of Off-Road Greatness – our New Zealand Champs, National Off-Road Overall and Class Champions Page, a living mosaic of triumphs etched into the rugged terrain of New Zealand’s off-road racing history since 1981!

Here, the roar of engines harmonizes with the echoes of victory from our New Zealand Champs as we unveil the legendary figures who have stood atop the podium, claiming the coveted titles that mark them as the titans of off-road racing. From the inaugural champions who blazed the trails to the contemporary daredevils pushing the limits of speed and skill, this page is a vibrant tapestry that tells the stories of true off-road excellence.

Feel the adrenaline surge as you navigate through witnessing the raw power, unyielding determination, and sheer passion that define our National Champions. Welcome to the epicentre of off-road greatness – where each champion is a beacon, illuminating the way for future generations of off-road enthusiasts across the remarkable landscapes of New Zealand!

You can view the class champions listed at the link here

1981
1st: Emile Versalko

1982
1st: Tony McCall

1983
1st: Darryl Carson

1984
1st: Mike Jolly

1985
1st: Clim Lammers

1986
1st: Clim Lammers

1987
1st: Alan Robertson

1988
1st: Dave Woodham

1989
1st: Tony Church

1990
1st: Ian Foster

1991
1st: Brian Trussler

1992
1st: Mike Cameron

1993
1st: Brett Willcocks

1994
1st: Mark Roberts

1995
1st: Mark Roberts

1996
1st: Mike Preston

1997
1st: Wal Hellier

1998
1st: Tony McCall

1999
1st: Tony McCall

2000
1st: Tony McCall

2001
1st: Lyndsay Pointon

2002
1st: Kevin Nankivell (CORC Member)

2003
1st: Dennis Andreassend
2nd: Tony McCall
3rd: Don Atwood

2004
1st: Tony McCall
2nd: Kevin Charles
3rd: Dean Graham

2005
1st: Kevin Charles

2006
1st: Tony McCall

2007
1st: Andrew Thomason (CORC Member)
2nd: Wayne Moriarty (CORC Member)

2008
1st: Daniel Powell (CORC Member)
2nd: Dennis Andreassend
3rd: Nick Hall

2009
1st: Dennis Andreassend
2nd: Daniel Powell (CORC Member)
3rd: Troy Tufnell

2010
1st: Don Atwood
2nd: Raana Horan
3rd: Malcolm Langley

2011
1st: Dennis Andreassend
2nd: Donald Preston
3rd: Ron McPhail

2012
1st: Hamish Lawlor
2nd: Wayne Moriarty (CORC Member)
3rd: Alistar Manning

2013
1st: Hamish Lawlor
2nd: Tony McCall
3rd: Wayne Moriarty (CORC Member)

2014
1st: Owen Chang
2nd: Ben Thomason
3rd: Ashley Kelly

2015
Ben Thomasen

2016
Mike Fraser

2017
Ben Thomasen

2018
Carl Ruiterman 

2019
Nick Hall

2020
No Final due to COVID

2021
No Final due to COVID

2022
Carl Ruiterman