Organisers of the 2014 Vinz International Rally of Whangarei last weekend have given the event a big thumbs up.
A decent crowd, superb weather and a line-up of top drivers all added to the success of the rally.
Watched by a global television audience of up to 463 million households, there were claims that the rally was worth $5.6 million in economic benefits to Whangarei.
Rally spokesman Lance Hastie said while the weather was great, a little rain to subdue the dust would have been ideal for the drivers and spectators alike.
He said it was impossible to say what the turnout was because different numbers of spectators stood and watched at various locations rather than going through turnstiles.