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In the world of off-road rallies, the "Paris-Dakar" became the most prestigious event and the reference for those having the spirit of adventure.
Paris-Dakar 2000 Rally. During this event the Mercedes trucks driven by Raphaël Gimbre(center), François Marchiex(right) and the navigator Nat(left) ensured the technical assistance of Mitsubishi 4WD racing cars.
Look at the precision of the driving.
The crazy truck N° 414
The four wheels in the air In the dunes of Libya
Roger Daroux(center) and his truck Mercedes 6WD
Raphaël, François et Roger gave me some invaluable advice for the choice of our Mercedes Unimog and its equipment. Specially Raphaël's recommendations allowed us to modify our 4WD truck Camper, using some tricks from the off-road rallies. As a racing truck pilot Raphaël also trained us to drive our Unimog safely, as well as on the road than off-road.
- Rallye Arras - Madrid - Dakar 2002
The kings of the Dakar Rally, Raphaël Gimbre(bottom left corner) and François Marcheix(top right corner ) with their Mercedes 1935 4x4 truck N°426 were placed 9 at the overall standing when Mitsubishi asked them to quit the race due to a change in the team assistance strategy.
The truck 426 attaking the dunes
Roger Daroux was racing with a Mercedes 1935 4x4 truck n° 414 assisted by Jean-Paul Bosonnet et Serge Lacourt. In Dakar at the finish line they are placed 5 at the truck overall standing. Great performance
Dakar 2002 routes
Some new truck pictures will be available soon.
