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Dakar Drama: Gert Huzink's Journey Through Turbulent Terrain and Resilience in the Face of Setbacks
12.1.2024Shubaytah, January 12, 2024 - Enduring the challenging two-day sixth stage of the Dakar Rally, Gert Huzink faced setbacks but powered through to the finish on Friday. Despite the incurred damage, a podium finish is now unlikely, but the determined Huzink remains optimistic about showcasing strong performances in the upcoming days.
Jongbloed Dakar Team Tackles Challenges in Dakar Rally's Stage 5 and Prepares for Marathon Stage 6
10.1.2024Shubaytah, January 10, 2024 - The Jongbloed Dakar Team, led by driver Gert Huzink, faced a series of challenges in Stage 5 of the Dakar Rally, which spanned from Al-Hofuf to Shubaytah, covering a total distance of 727km with a special stage of 118km through mostly dunes. The team commenced the stage before dawn, concluding their race under the sunset.
Navigational Challenges and Redemption Quest: Gert Huzink's Dakar Rally Journey Continues
9.1.2024Gert Huzink secured the twentieth position in the truck category on Tuesday during the Dakar Rally's fourth stage. The Jongbloed Dakar Team driver experienced a somewhat underwhelming day, intending to narrow the gap in competition time. Currently trailing 2 hours, 20 minutes, and 14 seconds behind the classification leader, fellow countryman Janus van Kasteren, Huzink faces the challenge of making up ground with eight stages remaining.
Jongbloed Dakar Team Triumphs Over Challenges in Dakar Rally Stage 3
8.1.2024Gert Huzink faced a demanding third stage on Monday, finishing eighth, but minimizing damage. The Jongbloed Dakar Team aims for a strong comeback in Tuesday's fourth stage to climb the rankings.
Jongbloed Dakar Team Faces Dune Challenge in Dakar Rally Stage 2
7.1.2024Gert Huzink, the skilled truck driver of the Jongbloed Dakar Team, encountered a formidable obstacle during the second stage of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. Despite maintaining an impressive speed, a tricky dune proved to be a significant challenge, causing the Renault of the team to topple over and resulting in a loss of over 40 minutes. However, resilience prevailed, and Huzink managed to secure an eighth-place finish.
Jongbloed Dakar Team Triumphs in Dakar Rally Stage 1
6.1.2024The Jongbloed Dakar Team, led by driver Gert Huzink along with his dedicated cabin team, delivered a stellar performance in Stage 1 of the Dakar Rally, navigating Truck #615 through the challenging terrains from Alula to Al Henakiyah. Gert Huzink secured an outstanding second-place finish, just 7 minutes and 3 seconds behind Janus van Kasteren, who is driving an Iveco.
Jongbloed Dakar Team Powers into Stage 1 After Prologue Success
5.1.2024The Jongbloed Dakar Team, steering their formidable Truck #615 with the skilled trio of Gert Huzink, navigator Rob Buursen, and mechanic Martin Roesink, made an impressive mark in the Dakar Rally Prologue. Finishing in a commendable 7th place, starting from 15th, the team faced the rocky and sandy challenges with finesse, covering 27 kilometers of measured distance and a total route of 130 km. As they gear up for the next chapter in the rally, stage 1, spanning 414 kilometers with a total route of 541 km, the Jongbloed Dakar Team is set for another intense and thrilling leg. Stage 1 promises to be a true test of endurance and strategy. a true test of endurance and strategy.
Journey into the Unknown: Gert Huzink and the Jongbloed Dakar Team's Quest for Glory in the 2024 Dakar Rally
4.1.2024Inside the cockpit of Truck #615, a symphony of experience resonates as Gert Huzink takes the wheel, accompanied by the sharp navigation skills of Rob Buursen and the mechanical expertise of Martin Roesink. Together, with a collective experience of 40 years, they form the core of the Jongbloed Dakar Team, eagerly anticipating the challenges that await in the 2024 Dakar Rally. Throughout the past year, their focus has been on enhancing their hybrid truck down to the smallest detail, a meticulous journey undertaken in collaboration with MKR Technology and its head constructor, Mario Kress.
The victory of our team concluded the troubled Rally Morocco
18.10.2023The best in the end? In the case of the performance of the MKR Technology team at this year's Rally Morocco, this is surely true. After all the bad luck and all the hardships, the North Bohemian truck wins the last 5th stage.
Huzink celebrated his return to the race with a bronze
18.10.2023The North Bohemian MKR Technology team has had two sleepless nights at Rally Morocco. That’s exactly how long it took for the team of technicians to reach their damaged truck, piloted by Gert Huzink, and then makes it back to the bivouac from the treacherous dunes. But the Dutchman repaid them with the best result of the year, when he fought his way to the coveted podium in the 4th stage.
After 24 long hours, Huzink reached the bivouac
17.10.2023It took all night and all day to find and get the truck of the Dutch pilot Gert Huzink to the bivouac in Zagora. The crew of the North Bohemian special truck was stuck deep in the dunes during Sunday's 2nd stage of the Morocco Rally. The crew missed Monday's stage, but even with a high penalty, the team wants to repair the truck and make impact in the next stage.
Huzink was stopped by the front axle in the 2nd stage
16.10.2023A damaged front axle eliminated the Dutch pilot Gert Huzink from fight for the overall result in this year's Rally Morocco. At the same time, his Renault was among the fastest in the 2nd stage. The North Bohemian MKR Technology team wants to get Rivald Dakar team rider back into the race, but the situation is complicated by the sandy terrain.
