John Kennard (born 11 February 1959) is a rally co-driver born in Christchurch, New Zealand.[1]
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Personal information | |
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Nationality | ![]() |
Born | Christchurch, New Zealand | 11 February 1959
World Rally Championship record | |
Active years | 1985, 1987–1989, 1991, 1998, 2007–2017, 2019, 2022 |
Teams | Pirelli Star Driver, Hyundai Motorsport, M-Sport |
Rallies | 77 |
Championships | 0 |
Rally wins | 1 |
Podiums | 5 |
Stage wins | 22 |
First rally | 1985 1000 Lakes Rally |
First win | 2016 Rally Argentina |
Last win | 2016 Rally Argentina |
Last rally | 2022 Rally New Zealand |
Rally career
editKennard has been a co-driver to numerous drivers, the most notable being Hayden Paddon at Hyundai motorsport. They had their first win at Rally Argentina in 2016.[2]
In March 2017 it was announced that Kennard would step down as Paddon's co-driver after Rally Finland and that a replacement for Kennard would be announced soon.[3] The replacement was confirmed the day after to be Kevin Abbring's co-driver Sebastian Marshall.[4]
Kennard suffered a hip injury prior to the 2017 Rally de Portugal, which meant Marshall had to substitute for Kennard for the rally. On 30 May, Kennard retired as co-driver earlier than what was planned, because of the injury.[5]
Kennard was voted Marlborough Sportsperson of the Year in 2016, succeeding Sophie MacKenzie.[6]
Rally victories
editWRC victories
edit# | Event | Season | Driver | Car |
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1 | 36° Rally Argentina | 2016 | Hayden Paddon | Hyundai i20 WRC |
Rally results
editWRC results
edit* Season still in progress.
References
edit- ^ "John Kennard – Hyundai Motorsport Official Site". Motorsport.hyundai.com. 11 February 1959. Archived from the original on 15 March 2017. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
- ^ "Paddon claims maiden win". wrc.com. Córdoba, Argentina: World Rally Championship. 24 April 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2017.
- ^ "Hayden Paddon splits with long-time co-driver John Kennard". Newshub. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
- ^ "Hayden Paddon confirms Brit Sebastian Marshall as replacement for outgoing co-driver John Kennard". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
- ^ "Kennard hands over to Marshall". wrc.com. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
- ^ Jones, Peter (22 November 2016). "Kennard picks up top sports award". The Marlborough Express. Retrieved 15 October 2017.