Paddon has fixed the problem gearbox and now he's on a charge, determined to get the best finish possible, despite the power and pace difference between his S2000 Skoda Fabia and the WRC drivers.

Action from the second day of Brother Rally New Zealand in Northland before it returns to Auckland's Domain for Sunday super special stage.

Kiwi driver Hayden Paddon looks back at Day One of Brother Rally New Zealand while facing a late night fixing his Skoda Fabia's gearbox.

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Shakedown and Day One photos from the 2012 Brother Rally New Zealand, round seven of the World Rally Championship.