Hori 440

The Hori 440 is an annual one day event organised by the Waikato Student Union. The event involves a road trip of Waikato University students in cars travelling around the central North Island of New Zealand. The inaugural Hori is set to take place in October 2008. It is characterized by the effort taken in preparing themed vehicles and costumes, generally with vehicles worth less then $500. [http://upload.bebo.com/Profile.jsp?MemberId=6985830256]

The Hori 440 is considered a "Spiritual Successor" to the Undie 500 Car Rally. Originally the trip was meant to take place from Waikato University in Hamilton to Massey University in Palmerston North, however Massey University pulled out with only a few weeks from the event, worried that disruption would occur in hosting students from another city. [http://www.stuff.co.nz/4712277a6502.html?source=RSSmanawatustandard/localnews_20081002] [http://www.salient.org.nz/news/%E2%80%9Chori%E2%80%9D-waikato-cars-to-hit-palmy]

Since then the rally has been changed to a round trip from Hamilton to Tokoroa, Taupo, Rotorua, Mt Maunganui and finally back to Hamilton, a trip of roughly 440 km. Various pit stops are made at these locations along the trip, involving challenges and activities for participants including the 'Labyrinth', a 3D maze in Rotorua. There are three major prizes including the best dressed, best themed vehicle, and the people's choice award. The main sponsors for the rally include V (drink), Domino's Pizza and ZM radio station, who each sponsor one of the major prizes.

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External Links

http://www.wsu.org.nz Waikato Students Union
http://upload.bebo.com/Profile.jsp?MemberId=6985830256 Hori 440 Official Page