History 2000s

2004 Rally of Rotorua (New Zealand)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2004 Rally of Rotorua (New Zealand)

Date: July 10–11, 2004

Start Location: Rotorua, New Zealand

Finish Location: Rotorua, New Zealand

Total Distance: ~600 km (estimated full route)

Competitive Stages: ~220 km

Surface: Gravel

Part of the Asia-Pacific Rally Championship, the 2004 Rally of Rotorua delivered fast, cambered gravel roads through dense forest and rolling farmland. Karamjit Singh leveraged his experience and precision to take a clean win, outpacing both local and international rivals in one of the season’s key regional events.

Route

Cambered Corners: Allowed drivers to carry speed and lean into turns — ideal for confident throttle use.
Forested Sections: Required rapid transitions and tight co-driver communication through rhythm-breaking corners.
Open Farmland: Provided sweeping curves with longer sight lines — places to gain time for the brave.

New Zealand’s unique gravel offered high-speed stages with excellent surface quality and natural flow. Key characteristics included:

Clear skies and dry stages meant grip was consistent and visibility was optimal for most of the weekend.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Karamjit Singh & Allen Oh · Proton Pert
2nd Place
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3rd Place
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Singh and Oh led from the opening day, expertly managing tire wear and braking zones while staying clean and focused. Their result further cemented Proton’s presence as a dominant force in regional gravel rallying.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Pace Note Clarity: High speeds meant co-drivers had to anticipate rhythm shifts perfectly — Singh and Oh’s synchronization was key to their success.
  • Grip Management: Long cambered corners invited over-commitment — those who overstepped found time loss or damage.
  • Fatigue and Focus: With back-to-back stage loops and tight timing, even minor errors compounded quickly — Singh’s discipline stood out.

The 2004 Rally of Rotorua was a showcase of regional rally talent and terrain — and a reminder that Karamjit Singh remained one of the most respected and successful drivers in Asia-Pacific rallying history.

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