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Africa EcoRace 2019

Nov 11, 2018 Jarlath Africa Eco-Race, Cross-Country Rally Comments Off on Africa EcoRace 2019

OFF THE BEATEN PATH For 12 days of racing and 6 022km including 4 014km of Special stages, the participants will adventure themselves into a versatile route with a maximum of sandy tracks and dunes....

Heros Welcome for Finishers of Africa Eco Race 2018

Jan 15, 2018 Jarlath Africa Eco-Race, Cross-Country Rally, News Comments Off on Heros Welcome for Finishers of Africa Eco Race 2018

Last day for all participants of the 10th edition of the Africa Eco Race to honor all those who managed to reach Dakar after more than 6000 kilometers. The Lac Rose welcomed these heroes who have all...

Gerard de Rooy enjoys ‘old school Dakar’ on Africa Eco Race 2018

Jan 14, 2018 Jarlath Africa Eco-Race, Cross-Country Rally, News, Truck Racing Comments Off on Gerard de Rooy enjoys ‘old school Dakar’ on Africa Eco Race 2018

On the beach at the Lac Rose, near the Senegalese capital Dakar, Gerard de Rooy couldn’t resist to make a race out of the 20 km stretch. The end of the Africa Eco Race was short, but spectacular,...

Smiles all around: Last Stage of Africa Eco Race 2018

Jan 14, 2018 Jarlath Africa Eco-Race, Cross-Country Rally, News Comments Off on Smiles all around: Last Stage of Africa Eco Race 2018

The last stage of the 10th edition of the Africa Eco Race was here to confirm the winners of the competition. On a fast track of 219 kilometers, all participants could enjoy the last leg with no...

Africa Eco Race-SS10- proving difficult for all involved

Jan 13, 2018 Jarlath Africa Eco-Race, Cross-Country Rally, News Comments Off on Africa Eco Race-SS10- proving difficult for all involved

RESULTS 10th stage : Amodjar / Akjoujt : 453km* Car / Truck: 1. Dominique Laure / Christophe Crespo n°213 (FRA) 06 :21 :19 2. Mathieu Serradori / Fabian Lurquin n°202 (FRA) +00 :13 :07 3. Guillaume...

Africa Eco Race – Another super fast stage for Iveco’s de Rooy

Jan 13, 2018 Jarlath Africa Eco-Race, Cross-Country Rally, Truck Racing Comments Off on Africa Eco Race – Another super fast stage for Iveco’s de Rooy

The last stage of the Africa Eco Race in Mauritania again was one that was too fast for Gerard de Rooy. He pushed the Petronas Team De Rooy Iveco to the limits, but could not beat the cars and...

#AfricaEcoRace2018: De Rooy gets stuck twice on SS10

Jan 13, 2018 Jarlath Africa Eco-Race, Cross-Country Rally, Truck Racing Comments Off on #AfricaEcoRace2018: De Rooy gets stuck twice on SS10

“It was a beautiful stage, but it was so difficult. Extremely soft sand, too soft.” In that loose sand in the tenth stage of the Africa Eco Race, Gerard de Rooy got stuck twice. Fellow...

Dune SS9 on Africa Eco Race does not make a difference De Rooy hoped

Jan 12, 2018 Jarlath Africa Eco-Race, Cross-Country Rally, Truck Racing Comments Off on Dune SS9 on Africa Eco Race does not make a difference De Rooy hoped

The ninth stage of the Africa Eco Race was, against expectations, not the day that made the big differences. The time the fastest cars needed for the 340 kilometres special stage in Mauritania barely...

IVECO teams have eye on podium finishes in Africa Eco Race & Dakar Rally

Jan 12, 2018 Jarlath Africa Eco-Race, DAKAR RALLY 2018, News, Truck Racing Comments Off on IVECO teams have eye on podium finishes in Africa Eco Race & Dakar Rally

After eight stages of the 10th Africa Eco Race, Team PETRONAS De Rooy IVECO pilot Gerard De Rooy and his crew still have their sights on the podium after securing fourth spot in the overall...

Africa Eco Race: Difficult leg – AMODJAR/AMODJAR: 488km

Jan 12, 2018 Jarlath Africa Eco-Race, Cross-Country Rally, News Comments Off on Africa Eco Race: Difficult leg – AMODJAR/AMODJAR: 488km

A new loop was on the program of the day allowing a little rest for the assistance and the organization who could stay at the bivouac all day long. Meanwhile, the competitors took part in a...