Rally New Zealand is one of the best events on the calendar, yet it faces the chop. That'd be a big mistake, argues David Evans, as the sport strives to put the world back in world championship

The attractive blonde smiled: "Are you scared of commitment?" Jari-Matti Latvala shifted uncomfortably in the middle of the stage. Then giggled like a schoolboy. "Yes, actually, I am."

Now, I know it had been a long flight to Auckland and I know I hadn't had much sleep, but… was this really happening? Oh yes, this was really happening.

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