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Murray

Atlas-Sahara 2004

Guild of Motor Endurance

Atlas-Sahara 2004

North African Sports Car Challenge

The year is 2004, the month is October, the country is Morocco.

Welcome to the Atlas-Sahara

The sands of time will be returning Guild of Motor Endurance competitors to the edge of the Sahara. Sportscar crews are invited to once again take on the spectacular Atlas and Rif mountains and to journey amongst the dunes and oasis of southern Morocco.

This eight day tour of Morocco will not only include the expected tortuous mountain routes synonymous with endurance, and the allowance such roads make on any schedule, it will also take competitors through the dramatic landscapes on the challenging route separating the Atlas mountains and the Sahara desert. Here, Arabian nights will be spent under the stars in Berber tents. Morocco is a land of extremes and full of bewildering experiences, the Atlas-Sahara will be taking in many of them. From the breathtaking altitude roads to the barren silence of the desert; the heat; dust; long shadows in the sand; palm trees and gorges. The vibrant colours and smells; spices, overloaded donkeys and camels, and it’s nomadic friendly people. Having mint tea with kilim sellers, dishes of couscous and tajine, negotiating in dirham for a silver hand of Fatima while looking for a passage control in a medieval medina. These together with the pace of endurance in a sportscar are the ingredients for a 2004 Tuareg expedition. If you own a sports car and need an adventure, reserve your entry: 5–12 October.

www.atlas-sahara.com 

The eight day 2000 mile Atlas-Sahara route will be in the North African country of Morocco. The official start will be from the Port of Nador on the Northern coast of Morocco. Signing on, and the scrutineering of cars, will take place at the Port of Almeria in Southern Spain. Competitors and cars will then board the overnight ferry to Morocco.

From Nador the route crosses the Rif mountains to an overnight stop in the old Imperial Capital of Fes. From Fes day two will take competitors through the Moyen Atlas and over the Haut Atlas towards the Tafilalt, and the end of the road southwards. After a nights bivouac in Berber tents the route sweeps round to the west and into the Draa valley. Over the next days the Anti Atlas dominate the dramatic road west towards where the Sahara eventually meets the Atlantic. From the coast the route climbs again, this time via Tafraoute, followed by the sinuous route over the southern end of the Haut Atlas and Tizi-n-Test. Reaching Marrakech allows time to explore the lively Djemaa el-Fna Square and the medina. From the hotel in Marrakech the route heads north via Khenifra to the overnight stop in the old Moorish city of Meknes. The final day takes a detour via Roman Volubilis and the holy city of Moulay Idriss. From here only the road over the Rif separates competitors from the Finish, and the sea resort of Al Hoceima. The following day there is plenty of time to cover the short distance to the overnight ferry from Nador.

The route will be mostly asphalt. The regions being used will mean the trial route will include some unsurfaced sections of road (piste as used by ordinary road cars).

Eligible cars: Sportscars and three wheelers.

Specials:

Non-production sportscars built as a one off, Historic low volume sportscars and Specials.

Hand built sportscars:

Sportscars supplied by a manufacturer in component form for self-assembly.

Period and Classic sportscars:

Period sportscars and replicas.

Production sportscars:

Sportscars supplied by a manufacturer. Cars such as TVR, Lotus, Vauxhall VX220, Marcos & Morgan.

Secretary of the event: Carol Bury, 10 Coronation Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 3DA, tel: 01386 45556 (7pm-10pm)

carol@annbury.freeserve.co.uk   Mobile 07739 173995

 

Exeter 2004

I drove my Escort to work this morning and I very glad it has a roof!

 

I hope it clears up and blows the rain away from the west up to Scotland as promised.

 

Mark

Golf Mk2 - fuel tank guard

I am a newcomer to trials and am currently modifying a VW Golf Mk2 by adding some underside protection. I would appreciate some advice on the best way to protect the fuel tank, which looks quite vulnerable

Class 8 Cannon For Sale

David Dyer has asked me to advertise his Cannon for sale.  This is a sorted special and has had a great deal of time and money invested in it.  Ford running gear with all the right bits.  Has been sucessfully trialled by David over last 2 seasons.

If interested ring David Dyer on 01643 841 139 or 077735 89646.

Trials Skoda For Sale

After much deliberation and due to another baby on the way I have decided to sell my Green Class 4 Skoda(I just can't get 4 in the back !)

Engine

Completely balanced with 4 new pistons and rings, New shell bearings, New Timing gear and chain. Webber 40 carburettur, Tuned exhaust, Bosch Plugs!

 

Gearbox

Strengthened diff carrier and recon box with 짙30.00 worth of enduro competition oil which prevents diff wear. 4.22 : 1 low ratio diff (only ran on three trials)

 

Car

Sports Seats, Totally guarded underneath, waxoil protected inside and out, maplight, New Battery, New front grille, New Accellerator cable, New front and rear pads and shoes, New shock absorbers.

 

Suspension

Lengthened springs, lengthened drive shafts to compensate (good ride height)

 

14 in wheels and tyres as well as a spare set of 13in wheels and tyres

 

Too many spares to list. Ready to trial

 

I will be sad to see it go but it does need a better driver to do it justice.

 

 

짙1600.00 ono

 

tel 01992653977  or 07803830615 Patrick

Merry Christmas & Thankyou

Hi all

 

Switching off from the information super highway until after the festivities.

 

Just wanted to wish everybody a Happy Christmas and thank everybody who co-operated with the requests to do the event reports for the Restart Magazine. It is appreciated!

 

cheers

Mark