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Budapest-Bamako 2005
« Gepost op: 04-07-2005, 20:17 »
Van Hongarije naar Mali, voor de toeristen €400,-- maar:

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The B2 is a minimal assistance car race and adventure. There are no collection trucks to pick up broken vehicles, no moving surgical units, no catered meals flown in from Paris, no gas trucks. We will not provide you a lawyer if you get arrested and we will not evacuate you if you are lost. You have to rely on your own wits and creativity to get to Bamako. It's part of the fun. We'll provide a doctor whose help may be available to you during the race

The entry fee includes the following:
Participation in the B2. Vechicle stickers and official clothing
A GPS logger in racing category. Your fans and family will be able to track your current position on the Internet in real time.
A map of North and West Africa
GPS coordinates
The availability of limited medical staff (i.e. doctor)
Invitation to VIP race party in Bamako
Accommodation in a five-star hotel in Bamako

RULES:


There are no restrictions on the type of vehicles entered in the race, other than that they should be legal in each of the countries the race passes through.
Official times are indicated by the GPS tracker provided by the organizers.
At the end of each stage participants must stop driving for the day. Each day's racing must start no earlier than 7:00 A.M., unless a team or participant is more than a day behind the official schedule.
The official sponsors' stickers must be visible on participating vehicles.
You must be over 18 and have a valid drivers' license.
You must follow the traffic rules and regulations of each country.
It is strictly prohibited to drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Each racing unit must have the official GPS logger installed.
Blatant disregard of the rules will lead to immediate disqualification.
A maximum of four persons are allowed in each vehicle.
Decisions of the race judges are final.
The organizers of the race reserve the right to change the rules or the official route of the race.
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Zier er lekker basic uit, voor de raceversie betaal je €2000,-- maar dan kunnen ze je thuis in de gaten houden :P

Meer info: http://www.budapestbamako.org/en

Wie heeft dit jaar nog een paar dagen over??


Gaat gelijk op met de Dakar, en in de zelfde regio...... Moet je nog oppassen dat je niet met de verkeerde mee gaat rijden ::)

<a href="http://www.budapestbamako.org/en/img/main_flash01map.swf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.budapestbamako.org/en/img/main_flash01map.swf</a>

Oh ja, het is van 26 december tot 9 januari voor de liefhebbers ;)

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Re: Budapest-Bamako 2005
« Reactie #1 Gepost op: 04-07-2005, 20:36 »
Nog even een persbericht van de site geplukt:

Hungarians Launch a Low-cost Paris-Dakar, the Budapest-Bamako Rally


Budapest-Bamako (B2) is a new low budget car adventure through the Sahara. Drivers will travel for two weeks before they reach the capital of the Republic Of Mali.

June 4, 2005 -- The capital of Hungary will host the starting ceremonies of the first Budapest-Bamako Rally on December 26, 2005.

Participants will travel through eight countries before they reach the capital of Mali in West Africa. Drivers will have to complete the 4,770 mile (7632km) distance in 15 days through the Sahara on the Atlantic coast of Morocco and Mauritania. After a brief rest in the capital of Mauritania they¹ll turn towards the heart of Africa and drive to Mali. Mali is West-Africa¹s largest country with rich history and breathtaking sites. The mayor of Mali is expected to welcome to drivers in Bamako on January 9, 2006.

The car race is a self-proclaimed low budget, Dakar. It is created for those who have always dreamt of joining the prestigious trans-Sahara rally, but never had the proper funding. The Budapest-Bamako (B2) promises the thrills and spills of a true African driving adventure. This is a race for enthusiastic amateurs and professional adventurers, said Zoltan Dulai co-organizer of the race. We're a cross between the Cannonball Run and the Dakar, added Mr. Dulai.

There's a racing and a touring category. In touring category the goal is not to be the fastest, but to make it to the finish line without competitive pressures. Over fifty teams have signed up for the B2. Drivers are expected from Hungary, Poland, Switzerland, India, United States and Costa Rica.

Quick facts at a glance:
Distance: 4,770 miles (7632km)
Number of participants: 200 teams maximum
Categories: Racing & Touring
Average daily driving: 315 miles (504km)
Longest section: Venice-Marseille (700miles 1120km)
Shortest section: Kita-Bamako (112miles, 180km)
Countries reached: Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, France, Spain, Morocco, Mauritania, Mali
 

 

Hoewel ze hier over een car-race praten zie ik toch echt foto's van motoren.
Als ik onderstaande lees mogen motoren toch ook meedoen??

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There are no restrictions on the type of vehicles entered in the race, other than that they should be legal in each of the countries the race passes through.

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Re: Budapest-Bamako 2005
« Reactie #2 Gepost op: 04-07-2005, 21:00 »
Mja, alleen de route zoals die daar getekend staat gaat 90% over verharde weg, en nog behoorlijk saaie weg ook.
Ik begreep uit verhalen dat er inmiddels zo ongeveer van Marokko naar Noakchott een asfaltweg ligt. Dat stuk door Marokko en West Sahara was al dodelijk saai.

Alleen Mauretanie landinwaards naar Mali is leuk. dus toch niet helemaal vergelijkbaar met de PD?
Als ik dan in die tijd naar die gebieden ga, dan zou ik ook bij de PD willen kijken!!