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The North Bohemia based MKR Technology gave an excellent performance at the Morocco Desert Challenge, a globally recognized rally which whose significance closely follows that of the famous Dakar and Russian Silk Way. Not only did the truck carrying the Roudnice based mechanic Daniel Kozlovský on the board repeat its triumph from the last year, but this time also the second special, piloted by the Dutch Huzink, made a great result. Thanks to that the Czech Renaults are taking home a fantastic double from Morocco.
Even better than last year! Trucks built by the Nort Bohemia base MKR Technology have overruled the Morocco Desert Challenge rally. Not only did the Czech-Dutch crew led by the pilot Martin van den Brink and the Czech mechanic Daniel Kozlovský defend overall victory, the team of the pilot Gert Huzink added silver medal to the collection.
Also in stage six of the Morocco Desert Challenge both pilots of the North Bohemia based MKR Technology team got to the winners’ podium. Martin van den Brink finished on second and Huzink on bronze position, respectively.
MKR Technology’s trucks add yet another podium double! In stage five of the Morocco Desert Challenge the crews switched the positions they have arrived at the finishing line until now, as it was Gert Huzink on Renault Truck K520 who thrived in the demanding sand dunes.
North Bohemia’s Renault special built by MKR Technology added yet another gold at the Morocco Desert Challenge. The hattrick was recorded by the Czech-Dutch crew with the pilot Martin van den Brink in stage four, further solidifying their lead.
Sensational! Crews from the North Bohemia based MKR Technology take home a second consecutive double win. Third stage of Morocco Desert Challenge has repeated the result of the second. The Dutch Martin van den Brink and his fellow countryman celebrated gold and silver medal, respectively. Moreover, the winning Renault is carrying the Roudnice based mechanic Daniel Kozlovský onboard.
Two stages of the Morocco Desert Challenge were just enough for the Czech trucks from MKR Technology’s workshop to complete a medal collection. At the beginning the pilot Martin van den Brink, with the crew mechanic Martin van den Brink onboard, won a bronze medal. In the second stage they managed to win, as their team-mate Gert Huzink added a silver medal. All in all, stage two brought a valuable double podium to them.
Seven new stages, seven new bivouacs. There is a great week-long adventure ahead of the participants of this year’s Morocco Desert Challenge. The trucks competing in Africa will include two from the MKR Technology’s development centre. In fact, a special from the Czech technology centre dominated the race, previously known as the Libya Rally, in 2016.
The fight is over! After two exhausting weeks the 39th Dakar Rally have reached its end. Also the two MKR Technology trucks have arrived at the finish in Buenos Aires. Despite the somewhat mixed feelings of the team from the north of the Czech Republic, with de Baar’s crew having lost their position in the elite five after the previous unlucky day, everyone deserves a great deal of appreciation. Fatigue and exhaustion were beyond belief, but everyone was fighting hard until the very last moment. Although the situation was often hopeless, nobody gave up. The Dakar is about heroes and their heroic performances and these were not to be missed in the case of MKR.
Friday the 13th. Superstitions about the unlucky date and the worries it raises often scare many. Perhaps, after this year’s Dakar members of the North Bohemia based MKR Technology are going to believe the jinx day. The penultimate stage eleven went south in all possible points of view. Both of the racing specials lost a chance for a solid ranking and there was even some doubt as to either of them will cross the finishing line in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
Stage ten of the Dakar Rally made the gaps between the individual teams’ rankings substantial bigger. The ultimate winner is not yet known, but the lead of the race is already getting sharper outlines. Pilot of the Czech Renault Trucks truck Pascal de Baar continues to hold on to fifth rank.
Sensational! The Dutch-Czech crew of the truck number 506 is back! The pilot Martin van den Brink with the Roudnice based mechanic Daniel Kozlovský win the eights stage of the Dakar Rally! Following lengthy technical issues the MKR Technology truck proves it has what it takes to be the best at the legendary rally.