New Delhi, March 26 -- JK Tyre's Gaurav Gill is all set to participate in the Otago Rally in New Zealand. Scheduled in Dunedin from April 12-14, this is a round of Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) 2024. His entry is being backed by Indian businessman Vamcy Merla who is also a promoter of Otago Rally.

India's fastest Rally driver Gill will take the place of 2022 APRC champion and 10-time Otago Rally winner Haydon Paddon and will be driving Paddon's Hyundai i20 N Rally2. The four-wheel drive i20 N Rally2 weighs 1,230kg and is equipped with a 1.6 litre, turbo-charged engine, fitted to a 32mm air restrictor and a five-speed sequential gearbox.

The Otago Rally is amongst the most historic rally events in the world and has been held eve...