Sainz wins Silk Way Rally – Putin visits Volkswagen
Volkswagen celebrated a one-two-three win at the Silk Way Rally through Russia: on the new Race Touareg 3’s competitive debut Carlos Sainz and Lucas Cruz (E/E) triumphed in front of…
Vos chases four wins in a row in Botswana
Reigning South African champion Duncan Vos chases a little motorsport history as the Production Vehicle championship enters a critical phase at the Toyota Kalahari Botswana 1000 Desert Race, round six…
Sainz/Cruz and Race Touareg 3 on the verge of clinching victory at “Dakar” dress rehearsal
The new Volkswagen Race Touareg 3 is on the verge of clinching victory on its rally debut: on the penultimate leg of the Silk Way Rally through Russia, which Volkswagen…
Toyota Kalahari Botswana 1000 Desert Race celebrates 29th anniversary
One of the longest running sponsorships in South African motorsport continues to flourish with the Toyota Kalahari Botswana 1000 Desert Race in Botswana this year celebrating its 29th anniversary.
First stage win for Al-Attiyah/Gottschalk in Russia
The Volkswagen “Dakar” duos decided the sixth leg of the Silk Way Rally through Russia in their favour by clinching another one-two-three exploit. Nasser Al-Attiyah/Timo Gottschalk (Q/D) celebrated their first…
“Dakar” winner Sainz in front again – de Villiers retired
Carlos Sainz and Lucas Cruz took the lead again at the dress rehearsal for the Dakar Rally. The Volkswagen duo piloting a Race Touareg 3 at the Silk Way Rally…
“Dakar” winners amongst themselves: de Villiers in Russia in front of Sainz
The lead has changed at the “Dakar” dress rehearsal in Russia: the Volkswagen drivers Giniel de Villiers/Dirk von Zitzewitz (ZA/D) have taken the overall lead at the Silk Way Rally…
Toyota Kalahari Botswana 1000 Desert Race an economic boost for Botswana
The Toyota Kalahari Botswana 1000 Desert Race has grown into the biggest annual sports event in Botswana with the event enjoying more government backing this year. The Botswana Tourism Organisations…
Volkswagen drivers continue to set the pace in Russia
Volkswagen continues to set the pace at its “Dakar” dress rehearsal in Russia with a solid team performance. The 2009 “Dakar” winners decided the third leg of the Silk Way…
Silk Way Rally’s pre-event start and press conference – Pictures by EVA KOVKOVA
HANDBRAKES & HAIRPINS’ photojournalist Eva Kovkova captured these insightful images of the pre-event happenings in Russia’s beautiful city St. Petersburg for the Silk Way Rally 2010.