New Zealand's Hayden Paddon has renewed calls for Australia's round of the World Rally Championship to be transferred across the Tasman.
New Zealand have not a hosted a round of the world series since 2011, when a rotational-deal with Australia came to an end.
Paddon brought with him a legion of fans and a heavy New Zealand media contingent to the Australian round at Coffs Harbour on the NSW north coast over the weekend, where he finished fourth behind winner Andreas Mikkelsen.
And the Rally New Zealand ambassador believes the fact he was the most supported driver is further evidence the round should return to his homeland.
"There's certainly a lot more Kiwis than Australians - they were everywhere," he said.