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