It turned out at the team’s test two weeks ago that there is some problem with the side gear of the HAWKIA. As it was found out later, the gearbox broke down. Because of a fault of material in the second gear a cog broke down and four others followed...
Frustrated at not having driven since the last Dakar, which he finished in a fine 10th position, Christian Lavieille has taken advantage of the development of a new Dessoude buggy to renew acquaintance with competition, thanks to the Silk Way Rally. Even...
On the Rallye des Pharaons 2011, between 3rd and 8th October this year, a motorcycle rider will win a place on the Dakar, on the condition of winning the Dakar Challenge. The latter is dedicated to discovering promising riders and giving them a chance...
It’s in the eyes… that’s how you can tell who has done the Ladoga Trophy before and who is a swamp virgin. Wondering around the start line in the shadow of the magnificent St Isaac’s cathedral in the centre of St Petersburg those looking at all the cars...
After two editions that have established the Silk Way Rally as the biggest motor sport event in the whole of Russia, the Dakar Series race is continuing its successful development this year. Less than a month from the start, enrolment is set to close,...
The Swedish Pewano-team desert enthusiast Pelle Wallentheim has died after a short illness. The project with Volvo Cars of the Dakar Rally will be run entirely unchanged in Pelle's spirit - however, a new driver is found to the first car that is ready...
Central-European competitors used to achive good results on Dakar rallies, but Silkway was not on target for them – until now. This year there will be some newcomers and experienced pilots also on the starting line of the Dakar-series event organized...
A 24 Hour Off Road competition event for off road vehicles. It is held in central Greece, few kms from Athens. This is the 8th year of the endurance adventure event. It is held over four loops, each one ending with a service of 90 minutes. The event is taking...
