 Mariffins have evolved from the long days of competition and the continued use of rally cars that have now become classics. Along with the drivers, from an era and an approach to rallying where finishing was as important as winning, has emerged a discipline that is finding enthusiastic support from those who cut their teeth on the national and international circuits. The Silver Fern Rally follows this tradition and much of the route. Here we start to see some of the magnificent scenery most New Zealanders take for granted. From the wide open low-lying roads of coastal beaches like Robin Hood Bay to the tight twisting roads of the mountain ranges of Danzie's Pass, this event will provide a variety of roads and scenery like few other countries in the world. Nelson Marshall is another Kiwi who's travelled the world marathon scene, competing most recently in the Carrera Sudamericana. For him, the objective is simple. Well tactics have really got to be stay on the road, keep it together and try and win by attrition. I don't think we're ever going to match the Porsches or the BDA airscorps on an evil, even playing ground. So we just got to go for what we can do. We're here to have fun and we're going to do so.