by Sam | Jun 13, 2024 | Hayden's History
Months of work went into the establishment of a new company with investors/shareholders prepared to back Hayden’s next goal on the World Rally Championship ladder: winning the Production World Rally Championship. With the new company structure came a change that...
by Sam | Jun 13, 2024 | Hayden's History
The year started with an announcement that Hayden and his co-driver John Kennard would contest the full 2010 FIA Production World Rally Championship (PWRC). The Pirelli Star Driver (PSD) programme was taking them to Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Turkey and...
by Sam | Jun 13, 2024 | Hayden's History
In 2009 Hayden retained his New Zealand title, won the Pacific Cup, and also qualified for the Pirelli Star Driver Asia-Pacific final at the 2009 Rally Australia. Hayden was the fastest of the drivers on the opening day’s stages, meaning he won the Pirelli Star...
by Sam | Jun 13, 2024 | Hayden's History
New challenges awaited as the now 21-year-old Hayden got to grips with a new Mitsubishi Evo IX, resplendent in the distinctive Paddon Direct green livery. The goal: to win the New Zealand Rally Championship. In April Hayden, John and the team headed to Rally Wairarapa...
by Sam | Jun 13, 2024 | Hayden's History
After a successful learning year in 2006, the goal for 2007 was to show more speed and look towards outright victories. After more development and testing of the car during the off season, the team hit the ground running, with a fine 3rd overall at the opening round...
by Sam | Jun 13, 2024 | Hayden's History
When Hayden thought things wouldn’t get worse, 25 September 2005 proved them wrong. Competing in the 5th round of the Mainland Championship – Rally Canterbury, Hayden and co-driver Nicole left the road on stage 5, while leading the event. The car came to a halt on its...
