New Zealand rally car driver Hayden Paddon is teaming up with Caltex New Zealand this year to put its market-leading Caltex Havoline engine oil to the test.

Hayden is New Zealand’s most successful rally driver, nationally and internationally. In 2011, he became the first person in the southern hemisphere to ever win a World Rally Championship and since then has graced the World Rally Championship and New Zealand Rally Championship podiums on several occasions.

After a successful 2024 season, the 2025 season marks a new era for Hayden and his motorsport team, Paddon Rallysport Group (PRG), as they continue to build their strength locally and embark on more international competitions.

To help Hayden and his team on their quests to victories this year, Hayden and PRG have partnered with Caltex to maximise vehicle performance with Caltex oil.

The partnership between Hayden and Caltex New Zealand seemed like a natural fit for the rally car driver, having watched New Zealand rally legend Possum Bourne partner with the brand many years ago.

“As a kid, I remember vividly Possum in the Caltex Havoline colours – something that was synonymous with rallying in the early 2000s. To now have our team representing Caltex Havoline is a proud moment and it is helping us with products to keep our cars performing at a high level,” says Hayden.

Caltex’s Havoline oil will be put to the test by PRG this year in a double rally campaign, involving a full rally championship in both New Zealand and Australia, something that has never been done by any team.

“To help us win on the stages, we need the best of everything and the range of Havoline products we are now using in our Hyundai Rally2 car complements our whole programme,” says Hayden.