Get behind the “Backing Blair” campaign at WDC 2025

Kiwis all over the country are being encouraged to get behind the “Backing Blair” campaign at this November’s World Driving Championship.

Seven-time New Zealand champion Blair Orange will be carrying the harness racing hopes of a nation when he wears the Silver Fern from November 2-11.

And now fans can show their true colours.

A line of Backing Blair merchandise has been designed specially for the WDC and a range of socks, beer coolers, caps, sunglasses and flags will be available for people to purchase. The merch will feature Orange’s campaign logo and his nickname The Postman (because he always delivers).

The “Backing Blair” campaign will be launched on Harness Million night at Addington on Friday, October 10 and the man himself will be there in the Backing Blair Fanzone on the Spectators’ front lawn for anyone wanting photos and signatures. There will be spot prizes, draws, and giveaways throughout the evening.

Fans can also leave him a personal good luck note in the Fan Mailbox. The messages will be delivered directly to him as he prepares to take on nine of the world’s best drivers at Kaikoura, Cambridge, Winton and Addington.

This is the first time New Zealand has been the sole host of the WDC and with the home country having a great record in the event there is no better time to Back Blair.

The Backing Blair merchandise is available now to pre-order on wdc25.nz 

Event : The Backing Blair campaign launch
Where ” Spectators’ Front Lawn, Addington
When : from 5pm – Friday October 10

From Harness Racing New Zealand