Standout result for Young in Australia
Michael Young has secured a highly respectable second overall placing at the third round of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC), held this weekend at the International Rally of Queensland against world-class rivals. As the only New Zealand team competing in the full APRC season, Young and co-driver Malcolm Read were left flying the Kiwi flag in Australia and both say this result means a lot to them. “This rally has just been fantastic,” said a jovial Young, “we have shown we have th...
June 21, 2015Australian challenge for Young
Mike Young, Erin Kelly (former-co-driver) and Malcolm Read...
June 18, 2015Young selected in Elite Motorsport Academy
Michael Young, the only driver in the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) from New Zealand, has been selected for the 2015 Motorsport New Zealand Elite Motorsport Academy running from 29 June until July 4. Eight young motorsport competitors have been selected from across New Zealand, from different backgrounds and motorsport disciplines including Young and co-driver Malcolm Read. The Motorsport New Zealand Elite Motorsport Academy has run for many years and provided young drivers with the ess...
June 9, 2015Mike secures podium in final stage battle
Michael Young, the only New Zealand driver in the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) managed to secure third overall on his home event at the International Rally of Whangarei held this weekend, after battling with a former APRC champion until the very last stage. The event also marked Mike’s first rally in a turbo four-wheel-drive car, making the podium place extra special for the 22-year-old, as he came to grips with the new Cusco Racing Subaru Impreza GRB while still battling with Gaurav...
April 20, 2015Mike debuts new Subaru Impreza GRB
Michael Young, New Zealand’s only Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) competitor, is set to compete in a turbo four-wheel-drive car for the first time at the International Rally of Whangarei, held this weekend in Northland as he looks to replicate last year’s strong championship finish where he finished second overall. Mike (22) will pilot a Cusco Racing prepared Subaru Impreza GRB at his home event, despite never having driven the car before while also celebrating his fourth year driving...
April 14, 2015Michael Young invited to compete in WRC with M-Sport
Media Statement - 4 March 2015 Last years APRC (Asia Pacific Rally Championship) Production Cup winner and overall APRC drivers championship runner-up, 22 year old Mike Young from Opotiki in New Zealand, has received an invitation to join the M-Sport run Drive DMACK Ford Fiesta Trophy in the WRC (World Rally Championship) in 2015. Mike says: "To say I'm excited is an understatement, and while we're totally committed to the APRC this year in a Cusco Subaru Impreza, the dates all work so we're scr...
March 4, 2015Mike repeats APRC title trifecta
Mike Young, New Zealand’s only competitor in the 2014 Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC), finished second in the APRC overall drivers’ championship and simultaneously wrapped up the prestigious Production Cup title after finishing third overall at the China Rally, held in Longyou over the weekend. Joined by co-driver Malcolm Read, Mike drove his Cusco Racing Proton to the team’s third title this year after already securing the Junior Cup and Two-wheel-drive Cup following their strong s...
November 14, 2014China debut for Young amidst APRC title fight
Kiwi rallying duo, Michael Young and Malcolm Read, are set to tackle the difficult Chinese roads in their pursuit for a third 2014 Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) title this weekend at Rally China. The pair, from Opotiki and Hamilton respectively, have never competed in China before but say they’re looking forward to the challenge and are aiming to win the APRC’s Production Cup at the event based around the city of Longyou. Young said: “This is our first time here and it’s a long ...
November 6, 2014Michael claims another APRC title in Japan
New Zealand rally driver, Michael Young, managed to wrap up the 2014 two-wheel-drive Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) title plus take the lead in the production cup title at the penultimate APRC round held in Japan over the weekend. Young, joined by co-driver Malcolm Read, said he’s really happy with the result in Japan but adds the final round in China will be incredibly tough as the Kiwi pairing aims to wrap up their third title for the season. “Winning the two-wheel-drive cup here i...
September 30, 2014Young aims for APRC trifecta in Japan
The Asia Pacific Rally Championship's (APRC) only New Zealand driver, Michael Young, is chasing down valuable APRC points in Japan this weekend, as he aims to claim three championship titles at the penultimate round in Hokkaido. Young, originally from Opotiki took out three APRC titles last year and speaking from the service park in Obihiro city, said he's working on securing the two-wheel-drive and production cups this year, alongside the junior cup he secured in Malaysia. "It's a bit more abou...
September 24, 2014The European Rally scene – way to go?
In the week following Malaysian Rally I had the opportunity to go to WRC Rally Germany to check out the rally scene in Europe. Given the cheap flights out of Singapore and an event where there was 17 WRC cars entered, a similar number of R5's and a big range of supporting classes I was really looking forward to my first visit to Europe in 10 years. Flying into Frankfurt early Tuesday morning I met up with my Dad (Brian Young) who was attending the event as a journalist and after picking a rental...
September 4, 2014Kiwi continues strong APRC charge at Malaysia
Michael has taken out the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) Junior Cup title two rounds early in his Cusco Racing Proton Satria Neo in Malaysia over the weekend, along with extending his lead in the two-wheel-drive cup. Originally from Opotiki in Bay of Plenty, Michael finished the rally in eighth place securing the Junior Cup title and putting him fourth in the overall APRC drivers’ championship, along with extending his lead in the two-wheel-drive cup by over 50 points and moving to wit...
August 22, 2014Kiwi duo determined to defend Malaysian Rally title
New Zealand rally driver Michael Young is focused on getting another solid result at the fourth round of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) in his Cusco Racing Proton Satria Neo at the Malaysian Rally based in Johor Bahru this weekend, after his record breaking win at the same event last year. The 21 year old from Opotiki in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty region, became the youngest ever driver to win an APRC round at the Malaysian Rally in 2013 and says while he’ll try to replicate las...
August 13, 2014Michael maintains strong championship position
New Zealand rally driver, Michael Young, had a successful weekend at the International Rally of Queensland in Australia, doubling as the third round of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC), where he stuck to his promise of securing points for his championship campaign. The 21-year-old from Opotiki finished the rally in fifth, securing second in both the Production Cup and Two-wheel-drive Cup categories along with winning the Junior Cup class in his Cusco Racing Proton Satria Neo. Joined by...
June 23, 2014Mike determined to stay ahead in Queensland
Kiwi rally driver Michael Young is gearing up to tackle his third International Rally of Queensland, and maintain his strong championship position at the third round of the 2014 Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC), held this weekend around the Sunshine Coast city of Caloundra. Mike currently sits third in the overall APRC drivers’ championship and he leads the Production Cup, the Two-wheel-drive Cup and the Junior Cup, and says he wants a solid points haul here to keep his lead. “I am now...
June 19, 2014Interim moment of glory for Young and Read
When the MRF Skoda team drivers were penalised for delaying the start of SS13 at APRC Rally New Caledonia, Mike and Malcolm Read (co-driver) were briefly declared the winners of the APRC event. The kiwi pair even got to stand on the top step of the podium, but it was place they'd rather have not been ' I'd love to win an APRC round, but not like that - perhaps it will happen one day but I want to win on outright speed! " "It was real shame as Malcolm and I were looking forward to celebrating wit...
May 22, 2014Clean sweep for Mike in New Caledonia debut
Kiwi rally driver, Michael Young, had a clean sweep of results during his first visit to the tropical island of New Caledonia, the second round of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship, finishing third overall moving him to first place in both the two-wheel-drive and production cup classes. After vowing to drive to survive, the New Zealander kept true to his word and brought his Cusco Racing Proton Satria Neo home in one piece with the help of compatriot co-driver Malcolm Read. “It was such a to...
May 20, 2014Michael in French territory debut
Michael Young is set to compete in Rally New Caledonia, the second round of the 2014 Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) this weekend, for the first time. But while it is the first time driving on the roads around the tropical island, he has visited New Caledonia as a child, and is surrounded by experienced crew who know the country well. “I was only nine years old when I was here last time, and I don’t remember much. Luckily my team have a lot of experience here, like Malcolm Read [co-dr...
May 16, 2014Rally Report – How to re-colour your hair!!
Ever wanted a new hair colour without a visit to the hairdressers I have the answer. Recently I was lucky enough to be invited to join the Michael Young Motor Sport team only as the cook but nevertheless the team needs fuel just like the car. So a trip to the APRC Rally of Whangarei was organized, a room booked at the same motel and a trip to the local supermarket for supplies. On arrival a quick call in to rally headquarters where all the action was happening with the preparation of the cars. T...
April 28, 2014Solid start for Mike's 2014 APRC campaign
Michael's 2014 Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) campaign got off to a great start by scoring a podium place in the two-wheel-drive class, and the Production Cup, on top of gaining valuable drivers’ championship points at the first round held at New Zealand's International Rally of Whangarei over last weekend. As the only registered New Zealander in the APRC, Mike had a big task ahead of him to defend his two-wheel-drive title, especially with the introduction of Australian, Tom Wilde, in...
April 17, 2014Mike returns to APRC to defend championship titles in New Zealand
Michael returns to the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) again this year at the championship’s first round, the International Rally of Whangarei in New Zealand held this weekend, to defend the three titles he won during 2013 including the Junior Cup title. Mike, the only registered New Zealander competing in the 2014 APRC championship, says while he knows he has a big task ahead of him, especially with Australian driver Tom Wilde also entering the two-wheel-drive class in a Renault Clio R...
April 8, 2014Triple 2013 rally champion with Thailand win
New Zealand rally driver, Michael Young, has driven himself to another Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) victory, by securing the championships Asia Cup title, at the Rally of Thailand held over the weekend. The young rally driver, who turned 21 yesterday, stuck to his original game plan of ‘driving to survive’ with Hamilton based co-driver Malcolm Read, which awarded the pair with the prestigious Asia Cup title, after three tough rounds held in Malaysia, Japan and finally Thailand. “...
December 11, 2013Young excited for new challenges in Thailand
Young international rally driver, Michael Young, is gearing up for a new challenge this weekend as he sets to tackle Rally Thailand for the first time, which doubles as the last round of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship’s (APRC) Asia Cup series, this weekend. Young, piloting his Cusco Toyota Vitz, says while he’ll be competing in Thailand for the first time, he’s confident of a good result despite his lack of experience at the event. “I’m hoping my experience in the APRC, and the Ma...
December 6, 2013Young takes two APRC titles in Japan
New Zealander Michael Young secured the two-wheel-drive Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) and junior cup titles with a round to spare after dominating the class at Rally Hokkaido in Japan over the weekend. The 20 year old from Opotiki in the Bay of Plenty led the two-wheel-drive class and junior cup from the first stage but drove steadily to ensure a finish this year after failing to finish Rally Hokkaido for the previous two years. “I finally finished Rally Hokkaido, third time lucky. It...
September 30, 2013Young aims for win at Rally Hokkaido
New Zealand rally driver Michael Young is aiming to win the two-wheel-drive championship at this weekend’s round of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) held at Rally Hokkaido in northern Japan. On the back of his maiden APRC victory at the previous round at Rally Malaysia, Young and co-driver Malcolm Read say they are well prepared for the fast yet tricky Japanese roads but will be hunting down the two-wheel-drive win. "Our main aim, like in Malaysia, is to be smart and just finish the ...
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