−2nd South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC) (2022)
COMMENT
Alain Dujardyn, TGR W2RC Team Principal:
“This year has been a fantastic one for us. We started by winning Dakar 2022, before adding the inaugural W2RC title to our list of achievements. Giniel also won the SARRC this year, and I would like to thank all three our crews for their respective achievements in both the W2RC and SARRC. They constantly pushed the limits for better, and the technical mastermind of Glyn Hall worked tirelessly to continuously improve our all-winning race car, making it ever-better in preparation for Dakar 2023.”
Glyn Hall, TGR Dakar & SARRC Team Principal and Technical Director:
“Dakar 2023 is around the corner, and we are excited to take on the world’s toughest automotive race with a three-car team in January. We’ve worked hard at refining our GR DKR Hilux T1+ over the course of the year, and we’re confident that we are well-prepared to take on the rigours of the race, as well as our competition.”
Nasser Al-Attiyah:
“Winning the 2022 W2RC title was my first goal, and I’m proud to say that we achieved it. Also, the car has been getting steadily better throughout the year, and with a final test in Namibia, I’m sure that we’ve locked in the best possible version of the GR DKR Hilux T1+yet. Now, all that remains is to go racing in Saudi Arabia.”
Giniel de Villiers:
“This year has offered some tough challenges, especially in terms of the SARRC. With that said, we managed to prevail to win the 2022 title, and as such we’ve grown considerably as a team. The car has also matched our personal growth, and we are excited to be back at the Dakar Rally this January. Winning the SARRC title has affirmed our belief that we are in the mix for overall victory this January, and we can’t wait for the race to start.”
Henk Lategan:
“Dakar 2022 offered a steep learning curve, and I’m pleased with our experience earlier this year. Now, it is time to face the challenge yet again, but this year we are considerably more experienced, and the GR DKR Hilux T1+ is better than ever. Let’s get going in Saudi Arabia!”
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Akira Miura
Laurent Lichtleuchter
Driver LeftAkira Miura(Japan)
Career Highlights
−Dakar Rally, Production Vehicles Winner (2018、2021、2022)
−Dakar Rally, Production Vehicles 2nd (2019, 2020)
Co-driver RightLaurent Lichtleuchter(France)
Career Highlights
−Dakar Rally, Production Vehicles Winner (2018、2021、2022)
−Dakar Rally, Production Vehicles 2nd (2019, 2020)
#250
Ronald Basso
Jean-Michel Polato
Driver LeftRonald Basso(France)
Career Highlights
−Dakar Rally, Production Vehicles 2nd (2021、2022)
−Andalucia Rally, Production Vehicles 2nd (2020)
−Dakar Rally, Production Vehicles 3rd (2010)
Co-driver RightJean-Michel Polato(France)
Career Highlights
−Dakar Rally, Production Vehicles Navigator 2nd (2021、2022)
−Andalucia Rally, Production Vehicles Navigator 2nd (2020)
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COMMENT
Alain Dujardyn,
TGR W2RC Team Principal:
“This year has been a fantastic one for us. We started by winning Dakar 2022, before adding the inaugural W2RC title to our list of achievements. Giniel also won the SARRC this year, and I would like to thank all three our crews for their respective achievements in both the W2RC and SARRC. They constantly pushed the limits for better, and the technical mastermind of Glyn Hall worked tirelessly to continuously improve our all-winning race car, making it ever-better in preparation for Dakar 2023.”
Glyn Hall,
TGR Dakar & SARRC Team Principal and Technical Director:
“Dakar 2023 is around the corner, and we are excited to take on the world’s toughest automotive race with a three-car team in January. We’ve worked hard at refining our GR DKR Hilux T1+ over the course of the year, and we’re confident that we are well-prepared to take on the rigours of the race, as well as our competition.”
Nasser Al-Attiyah:
“Winning the 2022 W2RC title was my first goal, and I’m proud to say that we achieved it. Also, the car has been getting steadily better throughout the year, and with a final test in Namibia, I’m sure that we’ve locked in the best possible version of the GR DKR Hilux T1+yet. Now, all that remains is to go racing in Saudi Arabia.”
Giniel de Villiers:
“This year has offered some tough challenges, especially in terms of the SARRC. With that said, we managed to prevail to win the 2022 title, and as such we’ve grown considerably as a team. The car has also matched our personal growth, and we are excited to be back at the Dakar Rally this January. Winning the SARRC title has affirmed our belief that we are in the mix for overall victory this January, and we can’t wait for the race to start.”
Henk Lategan:
“Dakar 2022 offered a steep learning curve, and I’m pleased with our experience earlier this year. Now, it is time to face the challenge yet again, but this year we are considerably more experienced, and the GR DKR Hilux T1+ is better than ever. Let’s get going in Saudi Arabia!”