AFRICA ECO RACE

News N# 5 - May 2011
HEAD TO DAKAR: TAKE UP THE CHALLENGE !
The AFRICA ECO RACE ® fourth edition entries are now opened and fees are available on our website [Πρέπει να είστε εγγεγραμμένοι και συνδεδεμένοι για να δείτε αυτόν το σύνδεσμο.] Real sporting challenge between Europe and Dakar by crossing Morocco and Mauritania, this African adventure carries over values of simplicity, conviviality and authenticity. Between December 27th, 2011 and January 8th, 2012, do not hesitate and join the race!

René METGE, Master of Ceremonies...
The AFRICA ECO RACE ® Sporting Director, René Metge, well understood the competitors’ expectations and will still propose this year a well-balanced route where driving and navigation will alternate in perfect alchemy. A rally for all! From the professional to the amateur all of them will live their own race...

A RACE for ALL !
The AFRICA ECO RACE® 2012 is a race opened to Cars, Bikes, Quads, SSV and Trucks . But for those who do not wish to fight against the clock, it is always possible to enter the RAID. Participants will take every day a part of the race route and will be able to face the same difficulties as the competitors.
THE AFRICA RACE SPIRIT...
More than ever, the fourth edition of the AFRICA ECO RACE ® is a different event. By proposing the best of Africa, it suggests you especially to share a state of mind, well anchored in the strong values of the rally raid. René Metge cares a lot for these principles and as usual will propose a fascinating route, which will allow you to share his love for Africa.
Once again, a quite particular effort has been granted on the entry fees which are very attractive. They will allow a maximum of competitors to share this unforgettable adventure on two or four wheels. Do not hesitate … and make your dream come true !
Entry fees are available on:
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CONTACTS
Déserts Aventures - 22/23 Quai Carnot - 92 210 Saint Cloud - France
Tel : + 33 1 49 11 32 07 - Fax: + 33 1 49 11 32 60
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BIG SUCCESS IN THE NETHERLANDS AND IN BELGIUM!
After the opening of the entries for the 2012 edition, René Metge, Sporting Director of the Africa Eco Race®, and Jean-Louis Dronne, the new General Manager of the event, had to meet the competitors and the press of the Netherlands and Belgium.
THE NETHERLANDS: ALL INVITED AT TIJSTERMAN'S!
As usual, Mieke and Kees Tijsterman invited the small world of rally-raids in the Netherlands for a good drink and a delicious buffet in their Waddinxveen's workshop. After the presentation made, with passion, by René Metge, conviviality and warm atmosphere were real.

Questions, interviews… the 80 guests got all the information needed. The interest shown in the event augurs a strong participation of the Dutch crews on the 2012 edition of the AFRICA ECO RACE® on "Race" or "Raid" categories. " I promise you an incredible route which will allow you to rediscover Morocco and Mauritania as you have never seen them! In the beauty of the landscapes, by respecting the level of difficulty for each competitor, but also, as you know, with conviviality ", said René Metge, Sporting Director of the event under a wave of applause.
BELGIUM: AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING!

After the presentation in the Netherlands, meeting was fixed to the big family of the Belgian rally-raid at Zutendaal (Limburg). A great and sunny party orchestrated in a masterly fashion by Tony Maessen and all his team. Except the regular competitors of the event whom are henceforth Stéphane Henrard, Jacky Loomans, Noël Essers, Albert Vanierschot and Rudy Goeminne (with their whole teams), we also noticed the presence of other many drivers and Belgian teams, such as Cor Bezemer, Roland Hoebeke, but also Vincent Thijs.

For sure, Belgium promises beautiful surprises on the 4th edition of the Africa Eco Race®! On the motorbikes category, we also noticed an increasing interest from amateurs riders attracted by the incomparable charm of Africa and the professional organization of the AFRICA ECO RACE®. Great enthusiasm for the new SSV category (Side by Side Vehicles) and from the important contingent of crews in Raid category. " If we compare with other events where, except for some leaders, all the competitors are reduced to "walk-on parts", the AFRICA ECO RACE® is 100 % cheaper … but for 100% more pleasure! ", said Jean-Louis Dronne in front of about 90 guests before opening the festivities of a really unforgettable evening!