Simon Evans has stormed through the Canberra forests to take the opening heat of the National Capital Rally.
With the goal of going out hard to break the opposition, Evans quickly gapped the field as his main rivals all hit trouble.
Brendan Reeves would take second place, but that was despite gearbox issues. While son-of-a-gun Harry Bates rolled out, Mark Pedder and Adrian Copping both suffering mechanical issues.
The National Capital Rally continues with Heat 2 tomorrow.
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RESULTS: Heat 1 National Capital Rally
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| Pos | No | Crew | Vehicle | Time/Gap |
| 1 | 3 | EVANS SEARCY |
Subaru Imprexa WRX |
1:07:35.2 |
| 2 | 6 | REEVES GELSOMINO |
Subaru Impreza WRX STi Spec C |
+1:18.7 |
| 3 | 2 | QUINN CALDER |
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX |
+2:07.0 |
| 4 | 10 | WILDE HILL |
Subaru Impreza WRX STi |
+2:58.8 |
| 5 | 13 | TAYLOR HAYES |
Subaru Impreza WRX STi |
+3:53.1 |
| 6 | 9 | PATTON WEBB |
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X |
+4:00.9 |
| 7 | 7 | HARDING THORNBURN |
Subaru Impreza WRX STi Spec C |
+5:21.1 |
| 8 | 16 | HATTON ALLEN |
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX |
+6:04.7 |
| 9 | 12 | MARKOVIC MACNEALL |
Subaru Impreza WRX STi |
+6:52.1 |
| 10 | 21 | CLARKE PRESTON |
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX |
+7:29.3 |
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