Rally Raid/Offroad Racing

Hey

Just wondering if anyone has got experience doing Rally raids (Dakar rally is one, Tuareg Rallye (mini dakar style) etc) and what kind of equipment/vehicle setup is good for a self sufficient two member car ie not relying on a support truck for stuff. so tools, parts, tyres etc would be held on the race vehicle.

thought ive had would be 2 spare wheels, load of tools, common parts that fail (fuses, relays, belts, tubing, duct tape), 10L of water, extended fuel tank/jerry cans.

i can post further info once i found out more regarding this project

Hi

Rally Raids are a huge step up from any type of off-road motor sport usually found in the UK.

Below Raids are Hill Rallies. There used to be a few per year, this year there will be (I believe) 2 - this weekend is the Ray Kempster Memorial in Wales (Ray was a diamond chap who sdaly lost his life last year in a crash on an event). In November the Scottish Borders Hill Rally is running. These are multi-venue events (like traditional rallies) but with off-road sections. Hugely car breaking, expect hub/driveshaft/diff/suspension/kidney damage each outing.

Below hill rallies are Comp Safaris. Trugga posted a fantastic write-up of one recently. There are many of these events going on around the UK, probably at least 50 over the year. Single venue, like the team on Top Gear were doing this week (is that what sparked the interest?). Up to 12 laps per day, depending on the length of track, with service at any point. Hugely car breaking, expect hub/driveshaft/diff/suspension/kidney damage each outing.

These are the only events permitted to be run as timed "races" in the UK.

Does that help? I'm afraid your list of equipment and spares would not last even half a day Comp Safari, never mind a Raid. Why not go out and Marshal on some events and get a feel for things? They are really friendly, and welcome all help.

Cheers
Jools