2007 LISBOA – DAKAR TEAM DESSOUDE PRESS KIT

2007 LISBOA – DAKAR
TEAM DESSOUDE
PRESS KIT
TEAM DESSOUDE – Zone Delta – Route de Bayeux – 50000 ST LÔ – France
Tel : + 33 2.33.75.66.73 - Fax : + 33 2.33.75.66.69 – www.teamdessoude.com
André Dessoude’s ‘family photo’…
« This year seven cars will be carrying the Team Dessoude logo, with talented drivers
and some great hopes. Leading the pack will be the two ’05 Protos and the 03 Pickup,
which can hope for good finishes, while in the T2 category we will be pushing to win.
One of the two Proto vehicles will be driven by Yvan Muller and navigated by René
Metge. This line-up, while possibly unexpected, will be very interesting. Yvan’s
inexperience on this sort of event will be more than compensated by René’s
experience. Yvan is a talented driver, and the precious advice from this three-time
Dakar winner will allow him to gain plenty of time and avoid many mistakes. This
combination should work. There will certainly be a big fight between Mitsubishi and
Volkswagen, and looking at things clearly, we will not be able to get involved. Our aim
will be to keep in contact with them. In Zouerat, before starting off on the main sand
section, we will see how we are placed. We will plan a careful race, taking care to
avoid all pressure.
The second Proto 05 will be driven by Miguel Barbosa. Miguel knows the car well,
having driven it in the Portuguese championship this season. He should be able to put
in a fine race, and has an excellent navigator. It is mainly a case of managing the race.
Someone who has learned all there is to know about race management is, of course,
Christian Lavieille. Christian, who will be driving the Pickup 03, is what can be called a
safe value. Moreover, it is very pleasant to work with such a driver. The 2006 T2
season, with his co-driver Arnaud Debron, was very beneficial. Now working with
François Borsotto, who has plenty of experience at a high level, they should form a
competitive duo. The crew is serious and the car is reliable. We can hope for a good
result.
The fourth T1 car, a Pathfinder, will be in the hands of a young Portuguese driver,
Madalena Antas. Madalena is still a rookie in this area, but is very serious. She has
done a number of tests with us and showed good potential, but her biggest task on this
Dakar will be to learn how to manage her race. The Pathfinder is a ‘traditional’ car,
compared to her previous experience, but it is very efficient. She will be able to count
on an experienced co-driver in order to help her reach her objective : to finish the race.
In the T2 category, we will certainly be fighting for the lead. After an absence of around
twelve years, Jean-Pierre Strugo will be back in the team, something we are very
pleased about. Jean-Pierre is an incomparable tactician, who has claimed the
Production World Cup on four occasions. He has to be one of the best teachers
around in terms of race management… The Pathfinder has proved its abilities over the
last few years, and I have high hopes of eventually winning this category.
The second T2 Pathfinder will be in the hands of a Team Dessoude regular, Paul
Belmondo. I hope that the bad luck which has followed Paul on the last two editions of
the Dakar is well and truly behind him. Working alongside Jean-Pierre Strugo, they
should be able to do some good work to lead the category.
The third T2 will be the Pathfinder driven by the ‘’girls’, Carole Montillet and Mélanie
Suchet. This will be something new for them, and will have to pay close attention to the
advice handed out by the ‘old hands’ in order to face the race in the best possible
conditions. Their main aim will not be the overall classification, but to reach the Rose
Lake.
So that is the family photo for this 2007 edition of the Dakar… A photo including plenty
of French drivers, something which pleases me greatly, and which will make
communication within the team even easier.
Our technical partnership with ORECA is going very well in this preparation phase.
Everyone is combining their knowledge, and we are making good progress. On the
terrain, Hugues de Chaunac will provide two engineers and two mechanics who will
work on the two Proto cars.
Our team will include seven race vehicles, two T4 tracks as rapid assistance, four T5
6X6 trucks for spare parts and assistance, and two T5 Patrols. The total team effective
will be nearly fifty people. We are trying to prepare a fine Dakar…»
Nr 319 : Yvan MULLER (FRA) – René METGE (FRA)
Proto Dessoude 05
This crew is made up of two strong personalities. An explosive cocktail which is
definitely to Yvan Muller’s taste…
« I can’t wait to get going. The two days I spent in Egypt were a glimpse (and just
a glimpse) of what awaits me during this Dakar. I am really delighted to be driving
with René. The idea of putting us together was both original and sensible. René is
an experienced driver, who knows the Dakar well. It will be a real learning
experience to have him alongside me. I am not putting any pressure on myself as
far as the results are concerned; I am there to learn. I have not looked too closely
at the route, as having no experience of the event, it doesn’t really mean much to
me. I prefer to face matters by banking on good daily management, and I am
ready for any ‘surprises’ …
René Metge is also very enthusiastic about this new role. ‘Professor’ René can’t
hide his smiles : « This 2007 Dakar is a real youth tonic for me. With over 20
editions of the Dakar to my credit (I can’t remember exactly how many), it’s
something new for me to be in the right-hand seat. When I stopped driving the
leading vehicles, my aim was to pass on my experience and to help others enjoy
the emotions I had known. This led to organising rallies, for example. But all my
experience of driving the Dakar, I would have really liked to have shared it with
someone … but who would be ready to accept that ? With Yvan, I think we have
found our man ! He is a very competitive driver, and ready to listen. It will be a real
joy to teach him the ways of the Dakar. This relationship will be based on sharing.
On his side, Yvan will have to forgive me if I made some navigational errors, as it
will be my first time in such a fast car. The Proto appears to be a good
compromise and, it must be said, comfortable, which is a real bonus in this type of
car. It will be harder than with the Pathfinder, but Yvan is a fine, precise driver. If
he is able to listen, he could finish his first Dakar in the top five. It will be necessary
to be patient, and to improve progressively, keeping the right pace. Morocco will
be important in order to gauge our position. The hardest thing on the Dakar is to
go ‘slowly’. My first impressions of Yvan’s ability to adapt to this area of the sport
are excellent. And moreover, it’s like seeing myself… twenty years ago !!!
N° 323 : Miguel BARBOSA (P) – Miguel RAMALHO (P)
Proto Dessoude 05
The second Proto Dessoude 05 will be in the hands of the Portuguese crew of
Miguel Barbosa- Miguel Ramalho. Unlike Yvan Muller, who will be discovering both
the Dakar and his vehicle, Miguel is already very familiar with both.
In 2006, the Portuguese duo put in a perfect Dakar with a T1 Nissan Pathfinder.
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Finishing the event in 21 place overall, the team was named the best ‘rookie’.
This season, Miguel, who was taking part in the Portuguese TT Championship,
changed vehicle, while remaining with Team Dessoude. The talented young driver
moved to the Proto 05 for the second part of the season. With two overall wins and
claiming the RTP Cup, Miguel continued to make progress at each event.
For this Dakar, the two Proto 05 vehicles could put in a fine team race, and can
hope to claim good final results. And if Miguel Barbosa is a talented driver, his
navigator is equally good, which is a significant bonus on an event which promises
to be difficult. The Portuguese duo have high hopes, especially as starting from
home, in Lisbon, is always a stimulating factor. In front of his home crowds, Miguel
will be keen to shine, but you can be sure that he will keep his main objective in
mind : to get to Dakar… As André Dessoude says, « It’s all a case of race
management. »
Nr 317 : Christian LAVIEILLE (FRA) – François BORSOTTO (FRA)
Nissan Pickup 03
For the 2007 Dakar, Christian Lavieille is moving up a category. After winning the
world title in the T2 category this year with a Nissan Pathfinder, he will start his fourth
Dakar behind the wheel of a Nissan Pickup 03. A reliable car, still capable of good
results. But Christian has already been closely examining the route :
«For this route, the most important part will undoubtedly be Mauritania. That will be
the turning point of the event. It will be important to be vigilant at all times, but most
particularly in Mauritania, where it will be vital to avoid errors. I drove the Pickup at
Château Lastours, and it made a very good impression on me. To change
categories is a brand new challenge. A new car and a new team-mate, as François
Borsotto will be my navigator. After a fantastic season in T2, Arnaud Debron will be
back alongside Jean Louis Schlesser. Everything should go well with François. Like
me, he’s a biker, so he has the right mental attitude. Moreover, he has plenty of
experience. I’m quite serene. We have to find the right pace, while being
competitive, and without damaging the car. The special stages should seem shorter
than they did in 2006 … with the Nissan Patrol. »
François Borsotto also appears very enthusiastic :
«I have never driven with Christian, this will be the first time. But I’m used to driving
with good bikers!!! My approach to this Dakar will be slightly different to what I have
previously known, when we were fighting with the leaders without ever being able to
win. With Christian, we won’t be going for stage wins, that’s certain, but I know that I
can help him progress even more. As far as the route goes, it looks as if ‘sand’ will
be the main colour we’ll see, so it will be interesting. From Atar, there will be three
difficult stages. If we can manage our race until then, we will be able to do a good
job…”
Nr 422 : Madalena ANTAS CUPERTINO (P) – Patrick ANTONIOLLI (FRA)
Nissan Pathfinder T1
Having a female driver in his team is not something André Dessoude is likely to
complain about… This year, he will have three … Young, pretty Madalena Antas and
the explosive duo formed by skiers Carole Montillet and Mélanie Suchet, which will
be his only all-female crew.
Madalena’s navigator will be Patrick Antoniolli, a regular competitor in African races;
they will share a Nissan Pathfinder Super Production. A reliable, competitive car,
which should allow her to reach Dakar. Madalena might be young but is very
determined and serious in her approach to the sport. Having tested at Saint-Lô in
November, the young Portuguese driver showed good potential.
Facing her second Dakar this year, she is keen to finish the event and to gain as
much experience as possible.
Always willing, Madalena has understood the goals and will certainly try to reach
them. She will be able to benefit from the Dessoude team’s experience, and that of
the other crews in order to manage her race as best as possible
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Nr 343 : Paul BELMONDO (FRA) – Guy LENEVEU (FRA)
Nissan Pathfinder T2
Remaining faithful to Team Dessoude, Paul Belmondo is once more under starter’s
orders :
«The Dakar is always a pleasure. This will be my 10th Dakar, and my 7th time with
Team Dessoude. I am really faithful to this team. Even if I haven not driven this
season, I know the Nissan Pathfinder well. In the Dakar, the aim is to get to the end,
having a good time and taking care of the vehicle. In Dakar, we’ll see were we are in
terms of the overall classification. I just hope that everything will go ‘normally’ this
year. I would like to be able to erase the misadventures during the last two editions.
But that’s racing and, in the end, you can’t do much about it. This will be my first time
with Guy Leneveu as navigator, but I’m not worried, as he is very experienced on this
sort of event. »
Guy is extremely familiar with Cross-Country rallies, having been Laurent Bourgnon’s
co-driver for a number of years.
« 2007 will be my 7th Dakar (including 6 with Laurent Bourgnon), and as Paul says,
the key words will be ‘ pleasure’… We will try to find the right pace, to move steadily
up the field, while concentrating on our main objective : to reach the Rose Lake. No
matter what, we will do all we can to meet the challenge ! »
Nr 345 : Jean-Pierre STRUGO (FRA) – Yves FERRI (FRA)
Nissan Pathfinder T2
A real asset in the T2 category, the crew of Strugo and Ferri will doubtlessly be able
to aim for victory. With four Production world titles, Jean-Pierre Strugo masters his
subject perfectly :
« On January 6th, I will start off on my 22nd edition of the Dakar (I’m slightly behind
André Dessoude…).This year will be something of a ‘back to my roots’ as I drove for
André between 1990 and 1994. For me, the Dakar is both a sporting challenge and
an opportunity to share an exceptional moment of conviviality. Therefore, I wanted to
return to the team with which I claimed my first results and my first wins. Back then, I
was driving a Nissan Terrano, and with the Pathfinder (which could be said to be its
descendant) I have found the same spirit. The vehicle is easy to drive, and gives you
a good feeling. I was pleasantly surprised by its manoeuvrability and vivacity. The
team is competitive and the atmosphere is very good. Having decided to leave
Mercedes (where I had slightly lost my bearing since Georges Groine left), I brought
my navigator with me. Therefore, Yves Ferri will be sharing the adventure with me.
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There are few surprises on this 29 edition of the Dakar, as the route is very similar
to last year. The pace will increase progressively, with three or four decisive stages
in Mauritania. During the first third of the route, you have to manage things, in the
second third, you have to go for the win, and for the third section, confirm your exit
from Mauritania… »
Jean-Pierre Strugo, an expert in strategy, as always…
This is not Yves Ferri’s first time with Team Dessoude. In 97 and 98, he took part in
the Dakar with a T4 rapid assistance truck.
« My fast Dakar was in 1986, and this will be my 14th, including four with ‘Jipé’… I
am really very pleased to be doing another with him. He is a calm driver in all
circumstances. His only stipulation is to have precise notes at all times. We have a
good card to play, and I am staying zen… »
Nr 410 : Carole MONTILLET (FRA) – Mélanie SUCHET (FRA)
Nissan Pathfinder T2
Team Dessoude’s only 100% female crew, Carole Montillet and Mélanie Suchet are
impatient to fulfil one of their dreams, to take part in the Dakar…
«We are very excited by what is in store for us, the unknown, adventures and
misadventures… To be quite honest, the first big adventure in this project was to find
the financing ! We managed that part of the programme ourselves, and we have
been fighting for months. Our joint motivation allowed us to find the necessary
resources to get to the end, but it was far from easy. Our first impression when we
got behind the wheel at the Galicet, was that we were driving a real race car. We
had good feelings behind the wheel. On the event, we will take it in turns to drive,
and if the liaison sections are long, we’ll do stints each. Depending on the route and
the sort of terrain, we will use our strong points accordingly. Mélanie is better on
sand, while I’m more at ease in the winding sections. Mélanie likes navigation, while
I am not quite so keen. We will change depending on the circumstances. Our aim is
to share everything, the good and the bad. Our aim this year is to finish the rally and
reach Dakar. It will be our biggest reward. We are in a team which will give us what
we need to achieve our goal, we are convinced of that. We will have to listen to our
‘elders’, and considering the quality of the crews driving for the Team, we should be
able to depend on their experience.
Physically, we are well prepared. The physical trainer who looked after us when we
were skiing took us in charge. We focused on endurance and muscle training. We
undertook a very serious training programme to put everything on our side. For the
last eight months, our minds have been on the Dakar ! »
• CONTACTS INFORMATION
TEAM DESSOUDE
André DESSOUDE - Géraldine DESHAYES - Tel : + 33 2.33.75.66.73 - Fax : + 33 2.33.75.66.69
Internet Site : www.teamdessoude.com
Lydie ARPIZOU – Press Officer – Mobile : + 33 677 844 730 -e-mail : race.com@wanadoo.fr
• PHOTOS
Two internet photo sites for Team Dessoude are available, where high-resolution photos can be
downloaded (copyright-free for press use only) :
Photos of all the Team Dessoude crews(except for Yvan Muller) : www.nissan-mediasport.com
Photos of Yvan Muller :
www.dessoude-media.com /Username : dessoude/password : media
Nr 319 : Yvan MULLER (F) - René METGE(F)
PROTO DESSOUDE 05 (Super Production)
YVAN MULLER (F)
DRIVER
Born on 16th August 1969 (Altkirch)
Yvan started motorsport competition with karting in the 1980’s, and joined the prestigious Elf
training school in 1987. His career continued with the French Touring Car Championship, followed
by those in Italy and Germany before moving to the BTCC in 1998. He won the Championship in
this category in 2003. Yvan is known as the ‘king of the ice’, having won the Andros Trophy on ten
occasions.
CAREER RECORD
2006 WTCC – Seat / 1stTrophée Andros - Kia Motorsport
2005 2ndBTCC - VX Racing / 1stTrophée Andros - Kia Motorsport
2004 2nd BTCC - VX Racing / 1st Trophée Andros - Kia Motorsport
2003 1st BTCC - Vauxhall Racing / ETCC - Seat
2002 2nd BTCC - Vauxhall Racing / 1stTrophée Andros - Opel
2001 2nd BTCC - Vauxhall Racing / 1st Trophée Andros - Astra
2000 4th BTCC - Vauxhall Racing / 1st Trophée Andros - Astra
1999 6th BTCC - Vauxhall Racing / 1stTrophée Andros - Astra
1998 7th BTCC - Audi / 1st Trophée Andros -Tigra
1997 7th German Touring Car Championship - Audi / 1st Trophée Andros -BMW
1996 4ème Italian Touring Car Championship - Audi / 1stTrophée Andros - BMW
1995 1st French Touring Car Championship /5thTrophée Andros / 4th FIA Touring Car World Cup
1994 3rd French Touring Car Championship - BMW / 7th FIA Touring Car World Cup - BMW
1993 17th Formula 3000 Europe
1992 1st Formula 2 -UK
1991 Formula 3 - French Championship
1990 Formula 3 - French Championship
1989 3rd French Formula 3 Championship
1988 3rd French Formula Renault Championship
1987 Filière ELF
1980-1986 Karting
RENE METGE (F)
CO- DRIVER
Born on 23rd October 1941 in Montrouge (France)
CAREER RECORD
1972
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990/1992
1992
1993
1995
1996
1997
1999
2000
2001
2003/2006
Winner of the R12 Gordini Cup
3rd in the French Supertouring Chamionship with a Triumph Dolomite Sprint
French Supertouring Champion with a Triumph Dolomite Sprint
2nd in the French Supertouring Championship with a Triumph Dolomite Sprint
French Supertouring Champion with a Triumph Dolomite Sprint
2nd in the Abidjan-Nice Rally with a Range Rover (driving alone)
2nd in the French Supertouring Championship with a Triumph Dolomite Sprint
Paris-Dakar Rally in a Leyland truck Marathon 26T – 1st in the 6x4 category
Winner of the Paris-Dakar with Bernard Giroux in a Range Rover
French Supertouring Champions with a Rover 3.5
European Supertouring Championship with a BMW 635
5th in the 24 Hours of Le Mans (Porsche 935 K3 Cook Racing) – 1st group 5
Winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans Trucks (Man)
24 Hours of Le Mans with a Porsche 956 Canon Rothmans
Winner of the Paris-Dakar with Dominique-Lemoyne with a Range Rover ; 4th in the
Morocco Rally; 2nd in the Baja 1000 with Patrick Zaniroli with a Citroën 4x4
French and European Supertouring Championships (BMW)
Winner of the Paris-Dakar with Dominique-Lemoyne in a Porsche Rothmans
Winner of the Round of the Sands with de Moncorgé and a Buggy Buggy Porsche
7th in the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Claude-Ballot-Lena and a Porsche 961 (1st
IMSA)
6th of the French Supertouring Championship with a BMW 635
Winner of the Porsche Turbo Cup (944)
Technical and Sporting Director of the 9th Paris-Algier-Dakar
French Supertouring Championship with a Ford Sierra Cosworth
Technical and Sporting Director of the 10th Paris-Alger-Dakar
French Supertouring Championship with a Ford Sierra Cosworth
Andros Trophy with a Rover 6R4
Organiser of the Harricana Mountain Raid in Canada
Technical and Sporting Director of the 1st Paris-Moscow-Peking
Paris-Dakar in a Perlini Truck
Organiser of the Master Rally Paris-Moscow-Ulan Bator-Peking
13th Granada-Dakar with Patrick Tambay and a Mitsubishi Pajero
Organiser of the Master Rally : Paris-Ulianovsk-Ulan Bator
Organiser of the Master Rally : Paris-Samarkand-Moscou
Organiser of the Master Rally : Moscou-Istanboul
Manager of the official Team Groine Développement (Mercedes)
Organiser of the Master Rally : Paris-Istanbul
Organiser of the Master Rally : Le Cannet-Petra
Organiser of the Rally of the Orient(Turkey)
Dakar in 2002, navigator for Johnny Hallyday in a Nissan X-Trail
Dakar in 2003 with his daughter Elodie in a Mercedes LM 430
Dakar 2004, driver for Bernard Chevalier (journalist) - Nissan
Dakar 2005 driver - press car for Eurosport-live
Dakar 2006 driver for Bernard Chevalier (journalist) - Nissan
Nr 323 : Miguel BARBOSA (P) – Miguel RAMALHO (P)
PROTO DESSOUDE 05 (Super Production)
Miguel BARBOSA (P)
CAREER RECORD
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
DRIVER
7th in the karting race “Concha de Cristal”
6th of the Diana Trophy
2nd of the Diana Trophy - Cat. B & 5th in the 24 Horas de Karting à Estoril
4th in the Evora Endurance – Cat. Super
Winner of the 24 Hours of Karting in Évora
Takes part in the Karting Championship in Portugal (Inter A)
2nd in the 24 Hours of Karting at Baltar & 7th in the Formula Ford
Championship
2nd in the Telecel Ford Fiesta 24 Hours
Takes part in two rounds of the Portuguese Rally Championship
4th in the Portuguese Formula Ford Championship
Winner of the PlayStation Formula Ford Award
Takes part in three off-road rallies in Portugal (19th)
18th in the Portuguese Off-Road Championship (5th T2)
Champion of the T2 category Off-Road Rally (Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution)
Championship Off-Road Runner-Up in Portugal (Mitsubishi Strakar)
Spanish Off-Road Championship
Winner of the Baja Portalegre 500 and of the TT Rally Esporão Vindimas
4th of the Rally TT Segafredo Zanetti & 6th of the Rally TT Castelo Branco
3rd of the Rally TT Lameirinho/Serras do Norte & 2nd Baja Portugal 1000
4th in the Rally TT Casa do Pessoal RTP & 2nd Rally TT Terras D’El Rei
Winner of the Portuguese Off-Road Championship (Mitsubishi Strakar)
Winner of the Baja Portalegre and the Baja Optiroc
Winner of the Rally TT Esporão Vindimas
2nd in the Rally TT Segafredo Zanetti and the Rally TT Serras do Norte
3rd in the Portuguese Off-Road Championship(Mitsubishi Strakar)
Winner of the Baja Terres Del Rei - Baja Vodafone 1000
2nd in the Rally TT Vinho Piornos & and the Rallye TT Segafredo Zanetti
3rd in the Rally TT Esporão Vindimas & 4th Baja Portalegre
Winner of the Off-Road Portugal (BMW X5 - X-Raid) and Rally TT Esporão
2nd Rally TT HP iPAQ Montes Alentejanos & 4th Rally TT Castelo Branco
2nd in the Baja Maxit/Serra de Monchique
2nd in the Rally TT Selenis/Serras du Nord & 5th Baja TT Terres d’El Rei
Baja Vodafone 1000
Dakar : Best « rookie » - Nissan Pathfinder T1 – 21st overall
4th 24h TT de Fronteira
Portuguese Off Road Championship – Pickup Dessoude 05 – Winner RTP Cup
Winner Rally off-road Castelo Branco
Winner Baja Serra de Monchique
2nd Baja Portalegre
Miguel RAMALHO (P)
CO- DRIVER
Born on 25th July 1964
Single, lives in Porto (Portugal)
Hobbies: motorsport, reading …
CAREER RECORD
2006 :
2005 :
2004 :
2003 :
2002 :
2001 :
2000 :
1999 :
1997 :
1996 :
1995 :
1994 :
1991 :
1989 :
Best « rookie » Dakar with Miguel Barbosa – 21st overall
Portugal off-road Championship – Pickup Dessoude 05 with Miguel Barbosa
Spanish off-road Championship – Pickup Dessoude 05 with Miguel Barbosa
Portugal off-road Championship with Miguel Barbosa
Portugal off-road Championship with Miguel Barbosa
Portugal Rally Champion with Armindo Araújo
Portugal Rally Champion with Armindo Araújo
Portugal Rally Champion with Armindo Araújo
Portugal off-road Championship with Miguel Barbosa
Spanish Off-Road Rallies Champion with Miguel Barbosa
2nd Portugal off-road Championship with Miguel Barbosa
2nd Spanish off-road Championship Miguel Barbosa
2nd Portugal off-road Championship Joao Vassalo
Winner Saxo Rally Trophy with Armindo Araújo
Portugal off-road Champion with Joao Vassalo
Portugal Rally Champion Gr. N with Miguel Campos
Co-driver for Luis Ramalho – Seat Ibiza rally Trophy
Co-driver for Luis Ramalho – Seat Ibiza rally Trophy
2nd Portugal Rally Championship Gr. N with António Jorge
2nd Portugal Rally Championship Gr. N with António Jorge
3rd Portugal Rally Championship Gr. N with Paulo Monteiro
Winner Rally Alto Douro-Vulcano with Pedro Leal
Nr 317 : Christian LAVIEILLE (F) - François BORSOTTO (F)
NISSAN PICKUP 03
Christian LAVIEILLE (F)
DRIVER
Born on 16th December 1965 (Villefranche s/Saône)
Lives with Nathalie
Hobbies : Sport, ski, biking, diving…
MOTORBIKE CAREER
1987 :
1988 :
1991 :
1996 :
1998 :
1999 :
2001 :
2002 :
Starts competition
French Promosport Champion
Winner of the 24 Hours of Spa, 2nd in the Bol d’Or
World Endurance Vice-Champion
Winner of the Bol d’Or
World Endurance Champion
World Endurance Vice-Champion
Winner of the Bol d’Or
Winner of the Bol d’Or
Winner of the World Endurance Cup
Winner of the Endurance Masters
RACING CAREER
2000 :
2001 :
2002 :
2003:
2004 :
2005 :
2006 :
Andros Trophy : wins at Alpe d’Huez and Andorra
Winner of the Andros Trophy FFSA Formula, 4 wins
24 Hours of Le Mans, 24 Hours of Spa, French GT
Takes part in the Dakar.
Takes part in the Dakar - Team Nissan China Dessoude
Rally Orpi Morocco, 9th overall with a Nissan Patrol GR,
16th in the 24 Hours of Le Mans -Team Luc Alphand Aventures, 5th GT
Rally of the Pharaohs
Takes part in the Dakar with a French TV journalist – 57th
Rally Optic 2000, 9th overall with Nissan Pathfinder.
Lisboa-Dakar – 20th overall- 1st Nismo Challenge –Nissan Patrol
Tunisia Rally – 1st cat. T2 / 7th overall – Disqualified – Nissan Pathfinder
Transiberico Rally – 1st cat. T2 / 8th overall – Nissan Pathfinder
Morocco Rally – 1st cat. T2 / 9th overall – Nissan Pathfinder
Pharaohs – 1st T2 / 5th overall – Nissan Pathfinder
Winner of the World Cup for Cross Country Rallies – Production category
(T2)– Nissan Pathfinder
François BORSOTTO (F)
CO- DRIVER
Born on 4th October 1964 in GRASSE (France)
Daughter Léa (8 years old)
Lives with Sylvie (Léa’s mother).
Hobbies : all sports, cycling, ski and bike, fishing in the mountains and vintage bikes .
MOTORBIKE CAREER
1985 :
1986 :
1988 :
1989 :
1993 :
1994 :
1995 :
1996 :
1st French Enduro Cup
Silver Medal ISDE (Spain)
French Champion Enduro expert 125cc
1st French Interclub Cup
Silver Medal ISDE (France)
Gold Medal ISDE (Germany)
3rd Rally Tunisia – 1st marathon
7th Atlas Rally – 1st marathon
Dakar - retirement
Dakar - retirement
Dakar –15th overall and 3rd marathon
RACING CAREER: Co-driver
1995 :
1997 :
1998 :
1999 :
2000 :
2001 :
2002 :
2003:
2004:
2005 :
2006 :
4th French rally Championship with Thierry Magnaldi
Dakar :15th overall with Willy Alcaraz – Nissan Patrol
Morocco Rally – 4th overall / 2nd 2 wheel-drivecategory with Bruno Saby - Protruck
9th French rally Championship
2nd World Cup for Cross Country Rallies T1 Marathon – T. Magnaldi
Dakar - 2nd T1 Marathon and 15th overall
2nd World Cup for Cross Country Rallies T1 Marathon – T. Magnaldi
1st World Cup for Cross Country Rallies T1 Marathon
1st T1 Marathon Rally Tunisia ,Baja Italia, Baja Espana et Baja Deustchland
Dakar with Andrea Mayer – Mitsubishi Pajero
Rally Morocco: 3rd overall /1st 2 wheel-drive category-J.M. Servia- Buggy Schlesser
Dakar with Jose Maria Servia – Buggy Schlesser
Rally Morocco – 3rd overall – Jean Louis Schlesser
Orient Rally – 2nd overall – Jean Louis Schlesser
Winner of the World Cup for Cross Country Rallies - 2 wheel-drive category
Dakar : retirement
Rally Tunisia : 5th overall – Jean Louis Schlesser
Orient Rally : 3rd overall – Jean Louis Schlesser
Winner of the World Cup for Cross Country Rallies - 2 wheel-drive category
Dakar : 6th overall – Jean Louis Schlesser
Rally Tunisia : 3rd overall – Jean Louis Schlesser
Rally Morocco : 2nd overall – Jean Louis Schlesser
Nr 343 : Jean-Pierre STRUGO (F) – Yves FERRI (F)
NISSAN Pathfinder T2 (Production)
Jean-Pierre STRUGO (F)
DRIVER
Born on 8th May 1946
Married, 2 children, lives in Chatou (France)
Sports : ski, diving, tennis, jogging
CAREER RECORD :
1966 :
1985-2006 :
Starts in competition :3 rallies in the French Championship with a R8 Gordini
22 seasons of Cross Country rallies and…
4 World Champion titles in Marathon/Production category
21 Dakar, 13 Tunisia Rallies, 9 Morocco rallies, 8 Master Rallies, 6 Desert
Challenge, 5 Pharaohs rallies…
Between 1990 and 1994 driver with Team Dessoude - Nissan Terrano
2000 :
Dakar : 12th overall/ 1st Production category
Baja Italia : 3rdoverall/ 1st Production category
Morocco rally : 13th overall /1st Production category
Baja Portugal : 11th overall /2nd Production category
Master rally (Paris/Istanbul) : 10th overall /2nd Production category
Rally ’Argentina : 7th overall /1st Production category
Winner World Cup for Cross Country Rallies Production category /6thoverall
Dakar : 40th overall / 5th Production category
Tunisia rally : 10th overall /2nd Production category
Master Rally (Paris/Petra) : 8th overall /2nd Production category
UAE Desert Challenge : 3rd overall /1st Production category
Winner World Cup for Cross Country Rallies Production category /8thoverall
Dakar : 14th overall /4th Production category
Baja Italia : 18th overall / 5th Production category
Tunisia rally : 34th overall
Master Rally : 4th overall / 2nd Production category
24 Hours TT of Paris : 1st overall
Dakar : 16th overall / 1st Production category
Tunisia Rally : 7th overall /1st Production category
Morocco rally : 9th overall /1st Production category
Baja Espana : 35th overall / 5th Production category
Orient Rally : 11th overall / 1st Production category
Argentina Rally : 3rd overall /1st Production category
24 Hours TT of Paris : 4th overall
Winner World Cup for Cross Country Rallies Production category /3rd overall
Dakar : retirement when 12th overall an 1st T2
Tunisia Rally : 11th overall / 2nd T2
Dakar : retirement when 11th overall and 1st T2
Tunisia Rally : 13th overall / 1str T2
Morocco Rally : 12th overall / 4th T2
Dakar : 23rd overall / 3rdT2-1st petrol class
Tunisia Rally : 13th overall / 1st T2
24 Hours TT of Paris : 19th overall / 2nd T2
2001 :
2002 :
2003 :
2004 :
2005 :
2006 :
Yves FERRI (F)
CO- DRIVER
Born on 20th April 1956
CARRER RECORD
1986 :
1987 :
1988 :
1989 :
1990 :
1991 :
1992 :
1995 :
1996 :
1997 :
1998 :
1999 :
2000 :
2001 :
2002 :
2003 :
2004 :
2005 :
2006 :
Paris-Alger-Dakar : co-driver/mechanics Mercedes Truck
Paris-Alger-Dakar : driver Mercedes T4 truck
Pharaohs Rally : co-driver Mercedes Truck
Pharaohs Rally
Pharaohs Rally
Pharaohs Rally
Pharaohs Rally : Driver Mercedes T4 Truck- Winner of the category
Paris-Moscow-Beijing : Driver Mercedes T4 truck
Entered all the rounds of the World Cup
Entered all the rounds of the World Cup
Paris-Agadez-Dakar : Driver T4 Truck – Nissan Dessoude
Paris-Grenada-Dakar : Driver T4 Truck – Nissan Dessoude
Grenada-Dakar : Driver T4 Truck – Team KTM
Paris-Dakar-Cairo : 6x6 organisation Truck
Paris-Dakar and all the rounds of the World Cup: driver servicetruck
Dubaï Desert Challenge : co-driver for Jean-Pierre Strugo (1st T2 and 3rd overall)
24 Hours TT of Paris
Arras-Madrid-Dakar, Baja Italia, Tunisia, Morocco, Baja Spain, Master Rally,
Baja Deutschland : Service truck driver
24 Hours TT of Paris
Marseille-Sharm el Sheikh and all the rounds of the World Cup:
Service Truck driver
Rally Argentina : Co-driver for Jean-Pierre Strugo – 1st T2 and 3rd overall
Clermont Ferrand-Dakar , Tunisia, Morocco : service truck driver
24 Hours TT of Paris
Barcelona-Dakar + all the rounds of the World Cup: service truck driver
Lisboa-Dakar : Co-driver for JP Strugo : 3rd T2 and 23rd overall
Tunisia Rally : co-driver for JP Strugo : 1st T2 and 13th overall
Nr 345 : Paul BELMONDO (F) – Guy LENEVEU (F)
NISSAN Pathfinder T2 (Production)
Paul BELMONDO (F)
DRIVER
Born on 23rd April1963 in Boulogne Billancourt
Married, 3 children
Paul became an Elf driver in 1982 and made his way through the junior classes, first in Formula 3 then in
Formula3000. 1985 saw him take part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the first time, with a Porsche.
Seeing his talent, the March Illmor Formula One team offered him a seat in 1992. He was to take part in 7
th
Grand Prix, and finished 9 in Hungary. Since 1995, he has been racing in the GT category, initially with a
Ferrari, followed by Toyota, Porsche and Chrysler.
As the boss of Paul Belmondo Racing, entered in various GT Championships, he combined the roles of
driver and Team Manager. His passion for motorsport made him turn towards Rally Raids, where he
discovered a new category and new challenges.
CAREER RECORD
1992
1995
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
Formula 1 – March Illmor
th
7 Grand Prix and 9 place in Hungary
Debuts in GT category
st
rd
FIA GT Championship – 1 Miami (USA) – 3 Zuhai (China)
st
nd
French GT Championship – 1 Le Mans – 2 Valencia (Spain)
nd
nd
FIA GT Championship – 2 Valencia (Spain) – 2 Estoril (Portugal)
rd
rd
rd
3 Silverstone (GB) – 3 Zolder (Belgium) – 3 Magny Cours
th
8 FIA GT Drivers Championship
th
th
FIA GT Championship – 5 Spa (Belgium) –11 FIA GT Drivers Championship
th
4 FIA GT Teams Championship
th
FIA GT Championship – 4 Enna Pergusa (Sicilia)
th
5 FIA GT Teams Championship
Paris-Dakar
st
1 Belcar (Zolder)
th
nd
Dakar : 20 overall – 2 Production category – Nissan Pathfinder
th
nd
Rally Morocco : 10 overall – 2 Production category– Nissan Pathfinder
Dakar – Nissan X-Trail – retirement
Rally Tunisia - Rally Morocco
2005
2006
Dakar – Retirement
Dakar – Retirement after crash
Guy LENEVEU (F)
CO-DRIVER
Born on30th June1950 in Torigni (France)
Married, 2 children
Hobbies : all sports, plane pilot.
CARRER RECORD
1998:
1999:
2000:
2001:
2002:
2004:
Dakar : co-driver for Daniel Martin – Nissan Patrol – Team Dessoude/ Retirement
Dakar: 51st with Laurent Bourgnon
Tunisia rally: 11th overall with Laurent Bourgnon
UAE Desert Challenge: 17th overall with Laurent Bourgnon
Dakar: 13th overall with Laurent Bourgnon
th
UAE Desert Challenge: 11 overall with Laurent Bourgnon
th
Dakar: 10 overall with Laurent Bourgnon
th
Dakar: 11 overall with Laurent Bourgnon
Dakar: retirement with Laurent Bourgnon
Nr 410 : Carole MONTILLET (F) – Mélanie SUCHET (F)
NISSAN Pathfinder T2 (Production)
Carole MONTILLET (F)
DRIVER
Born on 7th April 1973 in Grenoble (38), Married
SKI CAREER RECORD:
Best results: 8 wins World Cup and 2 titles
2001:
Super-G Garmisch-Partenkirchen
2002:
Downhill Lake Louise
Super-G Val d'Isère
Downhill Olympic Champion in Salt Lake City
2003:
Super-G Cortina Ampezzo
Downhill Lake Louise
Downhill Lake Louise
Winner of the Super-G World Cup
2004:
Downhil Cortina Ampezzo
Super-G Haus
CROSS COUNTRY CAREER RECORD:
2003:
Gazelles Trophy – 2nd Quad category
2004:
Gazelles Trophy – 1st Quad category
2005:
Gazelles Trophy – 2nd Quad category
2006:
Gazelles Trophy – 2nd Auto category with Mélanie Suchet
24 Hours of Paris with Carole Montillet
Transafricaine Classic Rally: 1st Marathon category with Mélanie Suchet
Mélanie SUCHET (F)
Born on 1st September 1976 in Moutiers (73), Single
Hobbies : Bike, quad, motorsport...
SKI CAREER RECORD:
1994:
Downhill Junior World Champion
3rd Downhill World Cup Classification
6th Downhill Olympic Games in Lillehammer
1998:
1st Super G Cortina
2nd Downhill Lake Louise , 3rd Super G Altenmark
4th Downhill and 8th Super-G – Nagano Olympic Games
4th Downhill World Cup overall classification
5th Super-G World Cup overall classification
2002
7th Downhill World Cup overall classification
15th Downhill and 10th Super-G - Salt Lake City Olympic Games
CROSS COUNTRY CAREER RECORD:
2003:
Gazelles Trophy – 2nd Quad category
2004:
Gazelles Trophy – 1st Quad category
2005:
Gazelles Trophy – 2nd Quad category
2006:
Gazelles Trophy – 2nd Auto category with Carole Montillet
24 Hours of Paris with Carole Montillet
Transafricaine Classic Rally: 1st Marathon category with Carole Montillet
DRIVER
Nr 422 : Madalena ANTAS (P) – Patrick ANTONIOLLO (F)
NISSAN Pathfinder T1 ( Super Production)
Madalena ANTAS (P)
Born on 14th of August 1976 in Brasil
Single
Lives in Portugal
Hobbies :Free Jump and Painting
CAREER RECORD
2002:
2003:
2004:
2005:
2006:
Pharaohs rally – 1st Lady
Baja Aragon – 1st Lady
Baja Italia – retirement
Baja Greece – 1st Lady
Pharaohs Rally– 1st Lady
Baja Aragon – 1st Lady
Pharaohs Rally– 1st Lady
Baja Aragon – 1st Lady
Pharaohs Rally – 1st Lady
Baja Aragon – 1st Lady
Dakar: Retirement
Baja Aragon – 1st Lady
Tunisia Rally: 9th overall
Morocco rally: retirement
Baja 1000: 1st Lady
DRIVER
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PROTO DESSOUDE 05
Super Production (T1)
Engine
VQ 40 V6 24-valve, all aluminium, dry sump and VVT (intake camshaft)
Cylinder size
3960 cc
Maximum power
210 kW at 5 000 rev/min
Maximum Torque
470 Nm at 3 250 rev/min
Bore/Stroke
95.5 x 92 mm
Engine Management
Pectel system, with engine data acquisition
Gearbox
Sequential six-speed gearbox SADEV BV SC 90-24/170
Maximum speed
189 km/h
Transmission
Permanent four-wheel drive with central differential with limited shift. Autoblocking front and rear SADEV differentials with electronic locking
Suspension
Double triangles, clearance : 250 mm
Double combined spring/shocks by Reiger
Brakes
Ventilated AP discs, 320mm + 4-piston AP callipers
Rims
16-inch OZ aluminium rims(13 kg) or magnesium RAYS (10 kg)
For non-priority drivers
Tyres
BF Goodrich Type G1 or G3
Fuel tank
500 litre capacity / Consumption : 50/70 litres per 100km
Weight (empty)
1 850 kg
Dimensions
Length :
Width :
Front Track :
Rear Track:
Wheelbase :
4 300 mm
2 000 mm
1 760 mm
1 760 mm
2 840 mm
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
NISSAN PICKUP 03
Super Production ( T1)
Dimensions
Length
Width
Wheelbase
Front Track
Rear Track
4900 mm
1940 mm
2990 mm
1730 mm
1710 mm
Weight
1 779 kg
Engine
Cylinder
Bore/Stroke
Maximum power
Maximum torque
Engine management
VQ 35 DE 24-valve with dry sump and VVT intake
3498 cc
95,5 x 84
288 hp at 6000 revs/min
39,7 mkg at 4000 revs/min
Fully programmable Pectel “T6 2000” system with AIM dashboard
Gearbox
Sequential six-speed Ricardo gearbox
Transmission
Permanent four-wheel drive with limited sliding central differential
Auto-blocking front and rear differentials with locking of the front
differential.
Suspension
Front : Double triangle, 250 mm
Rear : Rigid axle 300 mm.
King shocks and helicoidal shock absorbers
Brakes
320 mm ventilated discs and 4-piston AP callipers
Rims
OZ Racing Rims 7/16
Tyres
BF Goodrich type G1 or G3
Fuel Tank
Capacity : 500 litres
Maximum speed
194 km/h
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
NISSAN PATHFINDER
Super Production ( T1)
Dimensions :
Length
Width
Wheelbase
Front Track
Rear Track
4530 mm
1840 mm
2700 mm
1640 mm
1600 mm
Weight (empty)
1800 kg
Engine
Nissan VQ35 DE – V6 24-valve
Capacity
3498cm3
Bore/Stroke
95,5 x 84
Maximum power
260 hp at 6000 revs/min
(fitted with a 32mm restrictor according to FIA standards)
Maximum Torque
35 mkg from 3000 to 4000 revs/min
Transmission
4 wheel drive (X-Trac style declutchable front axle)
Auto-blocking rear differential
Gearbox
5-speed – dog-clutch box + 0.8 transfer
Front suspension
MacPherson type, one combined spring/shock absorber (Reiger) +
Stabilising bar
Rear suspension
Rigid axle with Nismo helicoidal springs
Two Reiger shock absorbers per wheel, 4 londitudinal stays + Panhard Bar
+ Stabilising Bar
Brakes
Ventilated discs (320 mm diameter)
4-piston calipers
Tyres
BF Goodrich Type G1 or G3 – OZ Rims (7/16)
Fuel tank capacity
450 litres, ie fuel autonomy of 800 to 1000 km
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
NISSAN PATHFINDER
Production (T2)
Dimensions
Length : 4.530 m
Width : 1.840 m
Front track : 1.525 m
Rear track : 1.528 m
Wheelbase : 2.700 m
Empty weight : 1.850 kg (FIA weight – empty fuel tank plus 2
spare wheels plus safety equipment)
Engine
Type : VQ 35DE
Capacity : 3498 cm3
Cylinders : 6 cylinders, V
Bore/Stroke : 95.5 x 84
Maximum Power: 240 hp/ 5500rev/min with 32 mm restrictor
Maximum Torque : 34 mkg/4000rev/min
Gearbox
5 gear synchronised box
+ Transfer 0.5
Transmission
4 wheel drive (front track declutchable)
Auto-blocking rear differential
Brakes
Ventilated discs (320mm diameter)
4-piston callipers
Suspension
Front : Mc Pherson type, one combined Reiger spring/shock absorber
+ stabilizing bar.
Rear :Rigid axle at the rear, with helicoidal NISMO springs
2 REIGER shock absorbers per wheel, four longitudinal stays
+ Panhard and stabilising bars.
Wheels - tyres
Rims OZ 7/16
BF GOODRICH Type G1 or G3.
Fuel tank capacity
420 litres
RETROSPECTIVE
NISSAN-DESSOUDE ON THE RALLY-RAIDS
1984/85
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1997
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
1st diesel on the Paris-Dakar
2nd in the marathon category in the Paris-Dakar and 2nd and 3rd in the
Rally of the Pharoahs
1st in the marathon category of the Paris-Dakar, 2nd in the T2 category
of the Spanish Baja, 1st in the T12 category of the Rally of the Pharaohs,
1st in the T1 category and 2nd and 4th in the T2 category in the Atlas
rally-raid; 1st in the T2 category of the Portuguese Baja.
2nd in the T1 category of the Rally of Tunisia; 1st and 2nd in the T2
category in the Atlas, 1st in the T2 category in the Australian Safari
1st in the T2 category on the Paris Tripoli Dakar, winner of the T1, T2
and diesel categories on the Rally of the Pharaohs
1st in the T2 category and 2nd in the marathon category in the Paris-Le
Cap, 1st and 2nd in the T1 and 2nd in the T2 category on the ParisMoscow-Peking, 1st in the T2 category in the Rally of the Pharaohs, 1st
in the T1 and 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the T3 category in the Australian Safari
1st and 2nd in the T1 category in the Portugal Baja, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in
the T2 category of the Spanish Baja, 1st and 3rd in the T1 category of
the Rally of Tunisia and 2nd and 4th in the T2 category of the Rally of
Tunisia ; 1st diesel and 3rd T2 in the Rally of the Pharaohs, 1st and 2nd
in T1, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in T2 in the Atlas, 1st T3 in the Australian Safari,
and World Champion of the Marathon category.
1st and 2nd in the T1 category, 1st in the T2 category and 1st diesel in
the Rally of Tunisia, 1st in the T2 cagegory in the Atlas Rally, 1st T2 in
the Spanish Baja, 1st T2 in the Italian Baja ; 1st T2 in the Australian
Safari.
1st in the T1 category, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the T2 category in the
Grenada-Dakar Rally.
1st stage victory in the Paris-Dakar, 6th overall.
7th and 8th in the Paris-Dakar
8th in the Paris-Cairo
Winner of the marathon category (with Peterhansel), 7th, 8th, 10th and
12th in the overall classification of the Paris Dakar, 2nd in the Rally of
Tunisia (De Lavergne), 3rd in the Master Rally and in Morocco (De
rd
Mevius). 3 overall of the Master Rallye
th
Arras-Madrid-Dakar (De Lavergne) 11 overall
nd
Rallye Tunisia (De Lavergne) 2 overall
th
Dakar (De Lavergne) 11 overall
th
th
Rallye Morocco (Loubet), 4 overall, Baja Espana (Loubet), 7
st
Rallye Pharahos (Loubet), 1 overall
Winner of the World Cup for Cross Country Rallies cat. T1 (Isabelle Patissier)
T1 wins (Patissier) – Rally Tunisia, Rally Morocco, 0rient Rally
st
Oman Desert Express (Patissier) – 1 overall
st
Orient Rally (De Mevius), 1 overall
nd
UAE Desert Challenge (De Mevius) – 2 overall
st
Shamrock Rally (Mitsuhashi) – 1 overall
Nine Nissan cars on the Dakar 2005
3 wins in Production category (Cross Country World Cup) with Serguey Sukhovenko and Benoit
nd
rd
Rousselot. 2 and 3 overall World Cup classification in T2 category.
th
7 overall -Dakar withCarlos Sousa
W i nner of the World Cup for Cross Country Rallies T2 –Production Category (Christian
Lavieille/ Arnaud Debron). 3 wins: Transiberico Rally, Morocco and Egypt.
Wins in Off-road Portuguese Championship with Miguel Barbosa.
2007 DAKAR : THE ROUTE
Scrutineering: 3rd , 4th and 5th January 2007
LEGS :
Date
06/01/07
07/01/07
08/01/07
09/01/07
10/01/07
11/01/07
12/01/07
13/01/07
14/01/07
15/01/07
16/01/07
17/01/07
18/01/07
19/01/07
20/01/07
21/01/07
TOTAL
Start
Finish
Lisboa
Portimão
Portimão
Málaga
Nador
Er Rachidia
Er Rachidia
Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate
Tan Tan
Tan Tan
Zouerat
Zouerat
Atar
Rest day in Atar
Atar
Tichit
Tichit
Nema
Nema
Tombouctou
Tombouctou
Nema
Nema
Kayes
Kayes
Tambacounda
Tambacounda Dakar
Dakar
Dakar
Liaison
115 km
15 km
205 km
96 km
170 km
414 km
4 km
Stage
120 km
60 km
252 km
405 km
325 km
394 km
542 km
Liaison
260 km
425 km
192 km
178 km
280 km
9 km
34 km
TOTAL
495 km
500 km
649 km
679 km
775 km
817 km
580 km
35 km
10 km
8 km
372 km
180 km
124 km
52 km
589 km
494 km
516 km
571 km
257 km
260 km
225 km
16 km
2 km
3 km
89 km
11 km
117 km
18 km
227 km
41 km
626 km
497 km
615 km
590 km
746 km
458 km
576 km
109 km
1 800 km 5 026 km
1 886 km
8 712 km
TWO MARATHON STAGES (without assistance)
At the end of the stages leading to Tichit and Timbuktu, those vehicles entered in the race
as assistance vehicles will not be allowed into the bivouac. The crews are only allowed to
help themselves and each other. Particular care will need to be taken of the machines in
this section of the rally, where over 2500 km will be covered with just one ‘pit stop’.
THE ROSE LAKE GRAND PRIX
The classification of the 29th Dakar will be frozen on Saturday January 20th, at the end of
the Tambacounda – Dakar stage. The traditional Rose Lake stage will become a Grand
Prix, independent of the other stages, which will take place on Sunday 21st January on a
symmetrical circuit.
THE MAIN ENTRANTS
N° Driver
Co-Driver
Make
300 ALPHAND LUC
PICARD GILLES
301 DE VILLIERS GINIEL
VON ZITZEWITZ DIRK
VOLKSWAGEN
302 PETERHANSEL STEPHANE
COTTRET JEAN-PAUL
MITSUBISHI
303 SAINZ CARLOS
PERIN MICHEL
304 ROMA NANI (JOAN)
CRUZ SENRA LUCAS
305 MILLER MARK
PITCHFORD RALPH
306 MASUOKA HIROSHI
MAIMON PASCAL
307 KLEINSCHMIDT JUTTA
THORNER TINA
BMW
308 VATANEN ARI
PONS FABRIZIA
VOLKSWAGEN
309 AL ATTIYAH NASSER SALEH GUEHENNEC ALAIN
MITSUBISHI
VOLKSWAGEN
MITSUBISHI
VOLKSWAGEN
MITSUBISHI
BMW
Team
REPSOL MITSUBISHI
FRA
RALLIART
AFS VOLKSWAGEN MOTORSPORT
FRA
REPSOL MITSUBISHI
RALLIART
ESP VOLKSWAGEN MOTORSPORT
ESP
REPSOL MITSUBISHI
RALLIART
USA VOLKSWAGEN MOTORSPORT
JAP
REPSOL MITSUBISHI
RALLIART
ALL X - RAID
FIN
VOLKSWAGEN MOTORSPORT
QAT X - RAID
310 SCHLESSER JEAN-LOUIS
DEBRON ARNAUD
312 CHICHERIT GUERLAIN
BAUMEL MATTHIEU
BMW
313 SOUSA CARLOS
SCHULZ ANDREAS
VOLKSWAGEN
314 MONTERDE JOSE LUIS
LURQUIN JEAN-MARIE
315 SHMAKOV SERGEY
MESHCHERYAKOV KONSTANTIN
317 LAVIEILLE CHRISTIAN
BORSOTTO FRANCOIS
318 HENRARD STEPHANE
BECUE BRIGITTE
319 MULLER YVAN
METGE RENE
PROTO DESSOUDE
320 GORDON ROBBY
GRIDER ANDY
HUMMER
321 ROUSSELOT BENOIT
MONDESIR GILLES
322 NOBRE PAULO
PALU LUIZ
323 BARBOSA MIGUEL
RAMALHO MIGUEL
324 LOHR ELLEN
DE ROISSARD ANTONIA
325 CHABOT RONAN
PILLOT GILLES
TOYOTA
FRA TOYS MOTORS SPORTS
326 JEAN-JOSEPH SIMON
BOYERE JACK
BUGGY
FRA FAST & SPEED
327 LOIX FREDDY
VAANHOLT HERMAN
HONDA
BEL FAST & SPEED
328 VIGOUROUX ERIC
WINOCQ ALEXANDRE
CHEVROLET
329 HOLOWCZYC KRZYSZTOF
FORTIN JEAN-MARC
330 GACHE PHILIPPE
331 HOUSIEAUX DOMINIQUE
POLATO JEAN-MICHEL
332 GUINOT JEAN-FRANCOIS
KROISS MANFRED
333 PALIK LASZLO
SCHLES-FORD-RAID
Nat
BMW
BUGGY
NISSAN PICKUP
VOLKSWAGEN
NISSAN
BMW
PROTO DESSOUDE
MERCEDES
FRA SCHLESSER - FORD
FRA X - RAID
POR TEAM LAGOS
ESP X - RAID
RUS MOSCOU-ZIL
FRA TEAM DESSOUDE
BEL HENRARD RACING TEAM
FRA TEAM DESSOUDE
USA TEAM GORDON
FRA DE MEVIUS TEAM
BRE X - RAID
POR
VODAFONE LIBERTY
SEGUROS
ALL LOHR / ORC
FRA PRO SYSTEM
NISSAN
POL DE MEVIUS TEAM
BUGGY
FRA BUGGY DESERT CUP
MITSUBISHI
FRA PROMOCOURSE
VOLKSWAGEN
FRA HENRARD RACING TEAM
DARAZSI GABOR
NISSAN
HON RTL MOTORSPORT KLUB
334 KIS SANDOR
CZEGLEDI PETER
NISSAN
HON RTL MOTORSPORT KLUB
335 PATISSIER ISABELLE
DELLI - ZOTTI THIERRY
BUGGY
FRA TEAM VDO DAYTON
342 SHINOZUKA KENJIRO
DI PERSIO ROBERTO
NISSAN
JAP TECNOSPORT-ITALIA
343 STRUGO JEAN-PIERRE
FERRI YVES
NISSAN
FRA TEAM DESSOUDE
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POR TEAM DESSOUDE
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