http://www.marathonrally.com/en marathonrally.com provides the latest worldwide information about from offroad events and news. en-us http://www.marathonrally.com/m_en/gfx/01_index/hl_04.jpg http://www.marathonrally.com/news/rallyraid_video_nice_slow_motion_rally_impressions_by_gotorally_ru.23159.0.html ... 21.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/rallyraid_video_nice_slow_motion_rally_impressions_by_gotorally_ru.23159.0.html ... 21.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/donaldson_cc_seconds_battle_between_toyota_and_ford_at_sugarbelt_400.23158.0.html Anthony Taylor and Dennis Murphy (Castrol Team Toyota Hilux) were the provisional overall and class SP winners in the Production Vehicle category of the "Toyota Dealer Sugarbelt 400", which ended in Eston near Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) last weekend. It was their first win of the season and lifted them from fifth to second in the "Donaldson South African Cross Country Championship" after thre... 21.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/donaldson_cc_seconds_battle_between_toyota_and_ford_at_sugarbelt_400.23158.0.html Anthony Taylor and Dennis Murphy (Castrol Team Toyota Hilux) were the provisional overall and class SP winners in the Production Vehicle category of the "Toyota Dealer Sugarbelt 400", which ended in Eston near Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) last weekend. It was their first win of the season and lifted them from fifth to second in the "Donaldson South African Cross Country Championship" after thre... 21.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/pharaons_rally_lunar_landscapes_and_unknown_trails_the_route_2013.23157.0.html The most fulfilling feature for rally organizers of the "Pharaons Rally" is the scouting. Although it is a difficult task to trace a route, to discover unknown trails, to cross sand dune with the aim to work out something that meets the expectation of competitors. Landscapes greatly inspire while designing the road-book that will thrill pilots along the rally. The task is to keep the promises o... 21.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/pharaons_rally_lunar_landscapes_and_unknown_trails_the_route_2013.23157.0.html The most fulfilling feature for rally organizers of the "Pharaons Rally" is the scouting. Although it is a difficult task to trace a route, to discover unknown trails, to cross sand dune with the aim to work out something that meets the expectation of competitors. Landscapes greatly inspire while designing the road-book that will thrill pilots along the rally. The task is to keep the promises o... 21.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/donaldson_cc_ford_s_chris_visser_we_would_have_loved_to_have_won.23155.0.html Team Ford Racing continued to demonstrate the pace of the new racing Ford Rangers at the third round of the South African "Donaldson Cross Country Championship". Former South African champions Chris Visser and Japie Badenhorst tussled for the lead throughout the event, eventually finishing in second place. The race, which took place in Eston Pietermaritzburg, is significant in that the Cross C... 20.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/donaldson_cc_ford_s_chris_visser_we_would_have_loved_to_have_won.23155.0.html Team Ford Racing continued to demonstrate the pace of the new racing Ford Rangers at the third round of the South African "Donaldson Cross Country Championship". Former South African champions Chris Visser and Japie Badenhorst tussled for the lead throughout the event, eventually finishing in second place. The race, which took place in Eston Pietermaritzburg, is significant in that the Cross C... 20.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/desafio_ruta_40_x_raid_and_orlando_terranova_to_jointly_go_for_it_in_2013.23151.0.html In January, Argentinean Orlando Terranova delivered in fantastic style to impress fans and pundits with one of the best Dakar performances in his career. And in stage 10 he made for a historic success: As first Argentinean car driver in the history of the event, he celebrated a stage win. Now, Terranova wants to prepare for the 2014 Dakar together with X-raid and is going to contest three rallies ... 20.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/desafio_ruta_40_x_raid_and_orlando_terranova_to_jointly_go_for_it_in_2013.23151.0.html In January, Argentinean Orlando Terranova delivered in fantastic style to impress fans and pundits with one of the best Dakar performances in his career. And in stage 10 he made for a historic success: As first Argentinean car driver in the history of the event, he celebrated a stage win. Now, Terranova wants to prepare for the 2014 Dakar together with X-raid and is going to contest three rallies ... 20.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/norra_mexico_2013_video_contingency_and_race_day_3_by_race_dezert.23149.0.html ... 20.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/norra_mexico_2013_video_contingency_and_race_day_3_by_race_dezert.23149.0.html ... 20.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/breslau_rally_the_20th_anniversary_edition_of_the_breslau_rally_poland.23148.0.html "The legend lives on" - the "Breslau Rally" has for the past 20 years been "The Off-Road Rally" in Europe. In 2013, the event celebrates their 20th Anniversary edition in Poland and look back at many memorable moments with both their ups and their downs. The Breslau can now truly allow call itself a legend in European motorsport. It’s one of the few amateur events that each year offers new ch... 20.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/breslau_rally_the_20th_anniversary_edition_of_the_breslau_rally_poland.23148.0.html "The legend lives on" - the "Breslau Rally" has for the past 20 years been "The Off-Road Rally" in Europe. In 2013, the event celebrates their 20th Anniversary edition in Poland and look back at many memorable moments with both their ups and their downs. The Breslau can now truly allow call itself a legend in European motorsport. It’s one of the few amateur events that each year offers new ch... 20.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/stadium_super_trucks_robby_gordon_races_to_second_sst_win_of_season.23147.0.html "Speed Energy Stadium Super Trucks" (SST) made a return trip to Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California (USA), for the second and final time in 2013. Five distinct racing divisions took to the track to test their driving skills on the uniquely prepared dirt and asphalt course. Robby Gordon, Larry Swim, Apdaly Lopez, Derek Costella and Shelby Anderson were able to record wins in Round No. 5 of SS... 20.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/stadium_super_trucks_robby_gordon_races_to_second_sst_win_of_season.23147.0.html "Speed Energy Stadium Super Trucks" (SST) made a return trip to Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California (USA), for the second and final time in 2013. Five distinct racing divisions took to the track to test their driving skills on the uniquely prepared dirt and asphalt course. Robby Gordon, Larry Swim, Apdaly Lopez, Derek Costella and Shelby Anderson were able to record wins in Round No. 5 of SS... 20.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/donaldson_cc_photos_gallery_from_the_toyota_dealer_sugarbelt_400_83.23146.0.html 2013/05/20 | 17:01 CET | ARTICLE: MR/HS/QUICKPIC.CO.ZA... 20.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/donaldson_cc_photos_gallery_from_the_toyota_dealer_sugarbelt_400_83.23146.0.html 2013/05/20 | 17:01 CET | ARTICLE: MR/HS/QUICKPIC.CO.ZA... 20.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/donaldson_cc_hutchison_stasse_give_new_motorite_bat_viper_a_debut_win.23145.0.html Reigning South African champions Evan Hutchison and Danie Stassen gave the new Motorite BAT Viper a fairytale debut when they won the Special Vehicle category at the "Toyota Dealer Sugarbelt 400", round three of the South African "Donaldson Cross Country Championship", which ended this weekend. For Hutchison and Stassen it was their first win of the season, and one that took them to the top of ... 20.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/donaldson_cc_hutchison_stasse_give_new_motorite_bat_viper_a_debut_win.23145.0.html Reigning South African champions Evan Hutchison and Danie Stassen gave the new Motorite BAT Viper a fairytale debut when they won the Special Vehicle category at the "Toyota Dealer Sugarbelt 400", round three of the South African "Donaldson Cross Country Championship", which ended this weekend. For Hutchison and Stassen it was their first win of the season, and one that took them to the top of ... 20.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/donaldson_cc_taylor_murphy_snatch_home_win_for_toyota_sugarbelt_400.23144.0.html Honour was preserved when a Team Castrol Toyota crew won the "Toyota Dealer Sugarbelt 400", round three of the South African "Donaldson Cross Country Championship" which ended this weekend, with a Ford Racing team retaining their lead in the Production Vehicle and Class SP championships. Both factory teams can lay claim to the KwaZulu-Natal outing as a home race with Team Castrol pair Anthony T... 20.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/donaldson_cc_taylor_murphy_snatch_home_win_for_toyota_sugarbelt_400.23144.0.html Honour was preserved when a Team Castrol Toyota crew won the "Toyota Dealer Sugarbelt 400", round three of the South African "Donaldson Cross Country Championship" which ended this weekend, with a Ford Racing team retaining their lead in the Production Vehicle and Class SP championships. Both factory teams can lay claim to the KwaZulu-Natal outing as a home race with Team Castrol pair Anthony T... 20.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/pharaons_rally_former_vw_driver_st_phane_henrard_joins_the_rally_staff.23142.0.html The great family of the [ <a class="gorm05a" href="http://www.pharaonsrally.com/" target="_blank"><b>PHARAONS RALLY</b></a> ] widens: It’s recent news that Stéphane Henrard has become part of the Organization machine of our Egyptian rally with the role of commercial director. Henrard is a well known name in the rally raid world. Born in Brussels in 1965, has started to race very early in the... 17.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/pharaons_rally_former_vw_driver_st_phane_henrard_joins_the_rally_staff.23142.0.html The great family of the [ <a class="gorm05a" href="http://www.pharaonsrally.com/" target="_blank"><b>PHARAONS RALLY</b></a> ] widens: It’s recent news that Stéphane Henrard has become part of the Organization machine of our Egyptian rally with the role of commercial director. Henrard is a well known name in the rally raid world. Born in Brussels in 1965, has started to race very early in the... 17.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/desaf_o_ruta_40_marc_coma_and_nani_roma_will_start_in_argentinian_rally.23141.0.html From 16th to 22nd June, the first act of the Dakar Series 2013 will take place in Argentina, with the Desafio Ruta 40. Marc Coma on his bike and Joan “Nani Roma” in the car category are already taking position. Just a few days after registration opened, the Dakar Series event Desafio Ruta 40 did not waste any time in displaying its appeal. Just one month from the race, it already seems tha... 17.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/desaf_o_ruta_40_marc_coma_and_nani_roma_will_start_in_argentinian_rally.23141.0.html From 16th to 22nd June, the first act of the Dakar Series 2013 will take place in Argentina, with the Desafio Ruta 40. Marc Coma on his bike and Joan “Nani Roma” in the car category are already taking position. Just a few days after registration opened, the Dakar Series event Desafio Ruta 40 did not waste any time in displaying its appeal. Just one month from the race, it already seems tha... 17.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/merzouga_rally_merzouga_rally_formula_raid_a_race_idea_for_everybody.23140.0.html Who has never dreamt of challenging the desert or race the Dakar rally? The "Rally Raid formula" studied by the Italian organizer Edo Mossi offers the possibility to teams and riders of every level to take part to a true African Rally in security and at an affordable price. Usually there are two obstacles for those who want to race an African rally: the technical and physical preparation, required... 17.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/merzouga_rally_merzouga_rally_formula_raid_a_race_idea_for_everybody.23140.0.html Who has never dreamt of challenging the desert or race the Dakar rally? The "Rally Raid formula" studied by the Italian organizer Edo Mossi offers the possibility to teams and riders of every level to take part to a true African Rally in security and at an affordable price. Usually there are two obstacles for those who want to race an African rally: the technical and physical preparation, required... 17.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/baja_alcountim_baja_terras_de_alcontim_in_june_at_portugal_s_algarve.23138.0.html The Algarve in Portugal maintains the tradition of rally raid with the "Baja Terras de Alcoutim", which is included in the Portuguese rallyraid Championship, with cars, bikes, quads and buggies, on June 22nd and 23rd 2013. Continuing the same scheme, the organizing comitee seeks to provide participants with a simple rally, easy on the chapter of assistance and attractive terrain. This year, the... 16.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/baja_alcountim_baja_terras_de_alcontim_in_june_at_portugal_s_algarve.23138.0.html The Algarve in Portugal maintains the tradition of rally raid with the "Baja Terras de Alcoutim", which is included in the Portuguese rallyraid Championship, with cars, bikes, quads and buggies, on June 22nd and 23rd 2013. Continuing the same scheme, the organizing comitee seeks to provide participants with a simple rally, easy on the chapter of assistance and attractive terrain. This year, the... 16.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/donaldson_cc_production_vehicle_battles_to_dominate_toyota_sugarbelt.23137.0.html There are a number of factors likely to see the Production Vehicle category dominate the Toyota Dealer Sugarbelt 400, round three of the Donaldson Cross Country Championship, at Eston in KwaZulu-Natal on May 17 and 18. For a start it is home territory for the championship leading Ford Racing squad based in nearby Pietermaritzburg with Neil Woolridge’s team looking for a hat-trick of wins this... 16.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/donaldson_cc_production_vehicle_battles_to_dominate_toyota_sugarbelt.23137.0.html There are a number of factors likely to see the Production Vehicle category dominate the Toyota Dealer Sugarbelt 400, round three of the Donaldson Cross Country Championship, at Eston in KwaZulu-Natal on May 17 and 18. For a start it is home territory for the championship leading Ford Racing squad based in nearby Pietermaritzburg with Neil Woolridge’s team looking for a hat-trick of wins this... 16.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/norra_mexico_2013_video_contingency_and_race_day_2_by_race_dezert.23134.0.html ... 16.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/norra_mexico_2013_video_contingency_and_race_day_2_by_race_dezert.23134.0.html ... 16.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/romanian_baja_organizers_of_hungarian_baja_to_present_a_new_baja.23133.0.html From the organisers of the "Hungarian Baja" there will be a new Event: The [ <a class="gorm05a" href="http://www.romanianbaja.com/" target="_blank"><b>ROMANIAN BAJA</b></a> ] - the "younger brother" of the "Baja Eurocarpatica". "In the next years this event became the most famous event of the Hungarian Cross-Country Championship, and after a few years break we come back again and we will organi... 15.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/romanian_baja_organizers_of_hungarian_baja_to_present_a_new_baja.23133.0.html From the organisers of the "Hungarian Baja" there will be a new Event: The [ <a class="gorm05a" href="http://www.romanianbaja.com/" target="_blank"><b>ROMANIAN BAJA</b></a> ] - the "younger brother" of the "Baja Eurocarpatica". "In the next years this event became the most famous event of the Hungarian Cross-Country Championship, and after a few years break we come back again and we will organi... 15.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/torc_2013_kleiman_gets_first_pro_light_podium_at_eldora_speedway_race.23132.0.html After a solid weekend in Dodge City, Mark Kleiman was looking to back up his performance with a strong finish at the iconic Eldora Speedway. Needless to say, Kleiman did just that with a third place performance during the thirty lap feature on Saturday night. Not only was it the team's first PRO-Light podium finish, it was the first podium finish for the team's newest sponsor, Kenda Tires. The... 15.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/torc_2013_kleiman_gets_first_pro_light_podium_at_eldora_speedway_race.23132.0.html After a solid weekend in Dodge City, Mark Kleiman was looking to back up his performance with a strong finish at the iconic Eldora Speedway. Needless to say, Kleiman did just that with a third place performance during the thirty lap feature on Saturday night. Not only was it the team's first PRO-Light podium finish, it was the first podium finish for the team's newest sponsor, Kenda Tires. The... 15.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/dakar_rally_2014_registrations_are_open_now_bike_seletions_will_start.23130.0.html Applications for the "Dakar Rally 2014" can now be sent to the organisers of the Dakar, ASO (Amaury Sport Organisation), who during the next two months will start a selection process, in particular for the bikes. The most conscientious competitors will most likely plan to register for the two Dakar Series label races in South America. There are 7 months and 22 days remaining before the start of... 15.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/dakar_rally_2014_registrations_are_open_now_bike_seletions_will_start.23130.0.html Applications for the "Dakar Rally 2014" can now be sent to the organisers of the Dakar, ASO (Amaury Sport Organisation), who during the next two months will start a selection process, in particular for the bikes. The most conscientious competitors will most likely plan to register for the two Dakar Series label races in South America. There are 7 months and 22 days remaining before the start of... 15.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/torc_2013_douglas_adapts_well_to_eldora_takes_third_straight_podium.23129.0.html The latest round of racing in the "Traxxas TORC Series" presented by AMSOIL at Eldora Speedway, presented quite a challenge #7 Ford F-150 and like a true champion, Scott Douglas brought home another podium finish. The weekend at Eldora really challenged the TORC competitors as the unique track layout and constant rain throughout the weekend really tested each team. Douglas Motorsports showed wh... 15.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/torc_2013_douglas_adapts_well_to_eldora_takes_third_straight_podium.23129.0.html The latest round of racing in the "Traxxas TORC Series" presented by AMSOIL at Eldora Speedway, presented quite a challenge #7 Ford F-150 and like a true champion, Scott Douglas brought home another podium finish. The weekend at Eldora really challenged the TORC competitors as the unique track layout and constant rain throughout the weekend really tested each team. Douglas Motorsports showed wh... 15.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/torc_2013_video_one_minute_eldora_speedway_with_douglas_motorsports.23128.0.html ... 15.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/torc_2013_video_one_minute_eldora_speedway_with_douglas_motorsports.23128.0.html ... 15.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/donaldson_cc_castrol_toyota_faces_new_off_road_challenge_in_kwazulu.23126.0.html Defending production vehicle champions Duncan Vos and Rob Howie (class SP Castrol Team Toyota Hilux) are in an unfamiliar sixth place in the point standings after the first two rounds of the "Donaldson South African Cross Country Championship" and find themselves under some pressure this weekend (May 17 and 18) to repeat the form that saw them win three rounds and finish second in two on their way... 15.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/donaldson_cc_castrol_toyota_faces_new_off_road_challenge_in_kwazulu.23126.0.html Defending production vehicle champions Duncan Vos and Rob Howie (class SP Castrol Team Toyota Hilux) are in an unfamiliar sixth place in the point standings after the first two rounds of the "Donaldson South African Cross Country Championship" and find themselves under some pressure this weekend (May 17 and 18) to repeat the form that saw them win three rounds and finish second in two on their way... 15.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/oilibya_morocco_x_raid_mini_and_bmw_at_the_starting_line_in_morocco_2013.23125.0.html The entry list of the "OiLibya Rally of Morocco" 2013 grow up more and more each day. This week, the organizers anounced the presence of the Monster Energy X-Raid Team on the starting line of Rally of Morcco, which will start on October 14th. Pilots and co-pilots come to fight on the Moroccan tracks against other international competitors. They are highly motivated to lead the dance this year. ... 14.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/oilibya_morocco_x_raid_mini_and_bmw_at_the_starting_line_in_morocco_2013.23125.0.html The entry list of the "OiLibya Rally of Morocco" 2013 grow up more and more each day. This week, the organizers anounced the presence of the Monster Energy X-Raid Team on the starting line of Rally of Morcco, which will start on October 14th. Pilots and co-pilots come to fight on the Moroccan tracks against other international competitors. They are highly motivated to lead the dance this year. ... 14.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/hungarian_cc_73_failures_solyom_preparation_for_the_r_bak_z_cup_2013.23124.0.html The second round of the Hungarian Cross-Country Rally Championship, Céltrans'97 Cup will be organised in Himod on 24-26 May. The preparation of the "Solyom Hawkia" for the "Céltrans'97 Cup" is close to the finish already in Sólyom Team's workshop. After "Toolimpex Cup" the Solyom team had to manage a list of problems with 73 items among which there were many minor issues but there were also ... 14.05.2013 http://www.marathonrally.com/news/hungarian_cc_73_failures_solyom_preparation_for_the_r_bak_z_cup_2013.23124.0.html The second round of the Hungarian Cross-Country Rally Championship, Céltrans'97 Cup will be organised in Himod on 24-26 May. The preparation of the "Solyom Hawkia" for the "Céltrans'97 Cup" is close to the finish already in Sólyom Team's workshop. After "Toolimpex Cup" the Solyom team had to manage a list of problems with 73 items among which there were many minor issues but there were also ... 14.05.2013