Plymouth to Banjul Challenge

05 November 2008

Once again teams of brave (or possibly crazy) drivers will be departing from the UK in some old bangers in the Plymouth-Dakar Rally, now in its 7th year. This year there will be three groups departing for Banjul in December and January with the first group celebrating Christmas in Marrakech, the second group enjoying New Year in Marrakech and the third group, well the third group departs after the festive season but gets to escape the terrible UK weather in January.

The Plymouth-Dakar Challenge was created in 2002 by Julian Nowill, inspired by the Paris-Dakar he wanted to prove people with a limited budget can experience the same adventures as those with plenty of cash. The rally actually finishes in Banjul where the cars are auctioned for charity. Competing cars must cost a maximum of £100 so to be honest it’s a surprise that any complete the 3700 mile journey but they do! This year’s rally is full but there is a mailing list for anyone who wishes to find out more about the 2009/10 challenge.

For more information visit http://www.plymouth-dakar.co.uk/

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