First away in special stage 16, the Parikanapa Road, is Colin McRae who completed the stage in 18 minutes 12 sec.

The winner of the 1994 Rothmans Rally, Colin McRae at the Marina park.

Part of the large crowd on the first comer up the Parikanapa Road.

There are many unsung heroes who work behind the scenes to ensure the rally runs smoothly. One of these was Erin Grey who handed out official results up to special stage 16 at Makaraka.

The Waerenga-o-kuri store did a roaring trade with the support crews and spectators on their way to SS 16. David French supplied a delicious sausage sizzle for the hungry travellers.

Len Hall and Roger Gillingham were on security.

Every available nob was used to view the rally along the Parikanapa Road.

Ari Vatanen's Ford Escort Cosworth

Karen, Aaron & Anita Brown & friend on the hills above the rally

The excitement of an International rally got to these three who camped under a tree near the start.

Richard Whangapirita, (ex Ruatoria) now of Continental Cars (Newmarket), part of car 27, Mr Tajima support crew.

Car No 25 with K. Inoue at the heim is under starters orders at the beginning of special stage 16

Colin McRae's Subaru Impreza, dirty but deadly and about to secure its first place over the 500kms of the rally averaging over 90km/hr.

No 9 Fujimoto fairly motoring at the start of the Parikanapa stage.

English mechanic, Alan McGuiness, of the Subaru team, took time out to read a decent magazine while waiting for Colin McRae to arrive.