| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  New Zealander |
| Born | (1953-12-24)24 December 1953 Tauranga, New Zealand |
| Died | 18 September 1993(1993-09-18) (aged 39) Perth, Australia |
| World Rally Championship record | |
| Active years | 1977–1993 |
| Driver | Possum Bourne Neil Allport John Tee Pentti Airikkala Alan Carter |
| Teams |  Subaru World Rally Team Subaru Tecnica International |
| Rallies | 24 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Rally wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Stage wins | 15 |
| First rally | 1977 Rally New Zealand |
| Last rally | 1993 Rally Australia |
Rodger "Roj" Vincent Freeth, 24 December 1953 – 18 September 1993) was a New Zealand motor sport competitor.
Career
He held a PhD in physics and had a distinguished academic and motorsport career. His first love was motorcycles and whilst he was still at university he built a radical Yamaha TZ750A with an aerofoil. As a result, the controlling body (New Zealand Auto-Cycle Union) banned the use of aerodynamic aids in motorcycle racing. He won the Arai 500 endurance race at Mount Panorama Circuit, Bathurst, Australia in 1982 and 1985, as well as NZ titles on NZ-built McIntosh Suzukis.
Awards and recognition
He later became one of New Zealand's best known rally co-drivers, first with Neil Allport and then with Peter "Possum" Bourne. As a driver he also won TraNZam titles in his V8 Starlet.
Freeth died in 1993 as a result of injuries received in an accident on the first day of the World Championship event Rally Australia co-driving for Possum Bourne.
World Rally Championship results
Other International Rally results
| Result | Year | Rally | Driver | Car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1981 | Motogard of Rally New Zealand | Alan Mitchell | Ford Escort RS1800 |
| 2 | 1988 | Rally Australia (APRC) | Possum Bourne | Subaru RX Turbo |
References
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- Walker, Mick (2006). The Manx Norton. Redline Books. pp. 304–305. ISBN 0-9544357-9-6.
- "Rodger Freeth – Driver Profile". Rallye-Info.com. Retrieved 5 August 2011.
- "Rodger Freeth « V8 – drag racing, hot rods, muscle cars, car shows – NZV8 magazine". V8.co.nz. 10 May 2010. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 5 August 2011.
- "Yamaha TZ750A "Aerofoil" | Special Yamaha bikes | Special Yamaha bikes". Classicyams.com. Retrieved 5 August 2011.
