Ex WRC driver Hayden Paddon is based in Cromwell, NZ and runs Paddon Rallysport as well as still actively competing in rallying. During his time with the Hyundai World Rally Team, Paddon competed in 81 WRC events, stood on the podium nine times including winning the 2016 Rally Argentina. Hayden joins the Talkmotorsport team writing a bi-weekly column on all things rallying.

https://paddonrallysport.co.nz/

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Hayden Paddon writes…. Getting the EV ready for its Waimate debut

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So, next weeks Waimate 50 (Fri-Sun 22-24 October 2021) is a significant event for the Paddon Rally Sport team and…

Hayden Paddon writes…taking it to the next level

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With the 2021 NZ Rally Championship is soon coming to an end, I think I speak for many that it…

Hayden Paddon writes….. South Canterbury may be home but there is no advantage

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Mid-winter in NZ also marks the half way point of the New Zealand Rally Championship – Rally South Canterbury. And…

Hayden Paddon writes…a WRC invite to rally in Sardegna

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So the rally season is well and truly in the swing of things now as we approach mid-season, not only…

Hayden Paddon writes….The cambered roads of Whangarei

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After a quick turnaround, its time this weekend for everyones favourite, Rally Whangarei. Both Rally Otago and Rally Whangarei are…

Hayden Paddon writes…’Let’s look at Rally Otago’

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The dust has now settled after a successful and enduring Rally Otago that created some of the highest attrition we…

Hayden Paddon writes….What makes Rally Otago so good?

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In a little over a week’s time (16-18 April), New Zealand’s biggest and most iconic rally will take place, Rally…

Hayden Paddon writes….. An exciting year ahead for Paddon Rallysport

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This week we welcome aboard Hayden Paddon, as a regular bi-weekly Talkmotorsport columnist, giving his view on rallying at home…