First round Queensland Rally Championship won by Brinkman and Hughes

Glenn Brinkman and Jacci Hughes took out both heats of the Manumbar Rally. Image: Smiley Kez Photography
Spread across the Nanango, Elgin Vale and Gallangowan State Forest areas, 30 crews looked to start their seasons on a high over two heats and eight stages.
In their Mitsubishi Evo 9, Brinkman and Hughes won both heats and had a 1:30 advantage overall. They finished ahead of Ian Menzies and Robert McGowan (Evo 9) with Erik Johnsson and Larisa Biggar (Subaru Impreza WRX STi) another 1:03 behind