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The rally changes direction
4.7.2021Like a deja vu. The North Bohemian truck from MKR Technology arrived in the second stage of the Silk Way Rally in Russia on the same position as in the first stage. For the second time in a row, he was ranked eighth. The winner has not changed as the stage was once again dominated by Russian driver Sotnikov. On top of it, the race was affected by changes.
The Silk Way Rally started in Russia with only one Czech truck
2.7.2021The Silk Way Rally started with the only North Bohemian truck from the MKR Technology workshop with technician Daniel Kozlovský from Roudnice. After Thursday's ceremony in Omsk, Russia, the first stage took place on Friday and was dominated by this year's Dakar champion Russian Sotnikov. Renault from Chvalín finished eighth in this stage.
Kozlovský is looking forward to the Silk Way
30.6.2021One of the most difficult cross country rallies in the world will start on Thursday. The famous Silk Way Rally will leave Omsk, Russia, and North Bohemian truck from the workshop of Mario Kress and the MKR Technology team will be there. In addition, Daniel Kozlovský from Roudnice will be in the cabin with the Dutch pilot Martin van den Brink.
MKR reduces the temperature and weight of their trucks
14.6.2021Speed up, better manage heat, reduce weight and ensure the greatest possible comfort for the crew both during the race on unpredictable long-distance tracks and in case of necessary replacements. Such a task was set by the North Bohemian designers of Dakar trucks at their MKR Technology development center in Chvalín. And they are on track to make it. The team boss Mario Kress is satisfied with the tests of the last days.
Mario Kress praises the team after Dakar
27.1.2021Elite five, that was the original plan of the MKR Technology team for this year's 43rd Dakar Rally. The best truck from Mario Kress' workshop was classified as eighth after two weeks of demanding competition, but as the best North Bohemian special truck in its category. Although the bold goal was not achieved and the race offered several challenging moments, there is a reason for satisfaction in the team. Out of the three Renault trucks sent to the most prestigious long-distance rally in the world, two reached the finish line. One in the elite ten, with on-board technician from Roudnice, and the other truck just behind the top ten.
MKR trucks closed the Dakar in the top ten
15.1.2021It is over! The 43rd Dakar Rally is a thing of the past and a pair of MKR Technology trucks reached the finish line in the last stage in the elite ten. In the overall standings, the top ten just slipped to one of the trucks, but still, there will be a celebration in northern Bohemia. Daniel Kozlovský, on-board technician from Roudnice finished eighth in a truck category with Dutch pilot Martin van den Brink. This year, the best North Bohemian truck is from Kress' MKR Technology workshop.
The Dakar crews are heading to the last stage
15.1.2021Daniel Kozlovský, technician from Židovice, and Dutch pilot Martin van den Brink are heading with their Renault truck for their best Dakar result. Although the situation is not really good for them to improve in the last stage, the crew is alert and the second truck from MKR Technology with Pascal de Baar is in the same situation. There is only one stage left to the much awaited finish line.
North Bohemian trucks were fighting for top ten
14.1.2021Trucks from the North Bohemian team MKR Technology competed for the elite ten today. The Dutch pilots of the Czech Renault trucks arrived close to each other in the 10th stage of the Dakar Rally. This time Pascal de Baar was better than Martin van den Brink.
Kozlovský’s crew perfectly coped with the painful stage
13.1.2021For the second time this year, the Czech-Dutch crew of the red Renault of the Mammoet Rallysport team reached their stage best result. Daniel Kozlovský from Roudnice with pilot Martin van den Brink finished the 9th Dakar stage on seventh position. And despite a number of punctures, the second truck from Židovice with Pascal de Baar also tackled one of the most difficult stages.
The marathon stage is over, the crews are fighting for the top ten
11.1.2021The two-day marathon stage of this year's Dakar is over. Two North Bohemian trucks managed its second half on Monday without any problems, as they both were competing on the edge of the top ten. However, the third truck was affected by technical difficulties in the previous stage, which made it impossible to start today's 8th stage. This is the final end for the hybrid special truck from northern Bohemia. But two Renaults by MKR Technology workshop are still successfully fighting, and Daniel Kozlovský, a technician from Roudnice, is sitting in one of them.
Kozlovský is shrinking after a jumpy stage
11.1.2021After a day off, this year's Dakar Rally has entered its second half. On Sunday's 7th stage, first part of a marathon stage started. In this part, the crews for two stages will be on their own – without their technicians.
Židovice trucks arrived like a train
9.1.2021All three trucks from MKR Technology fit into the elite ten in the 6th stage of the Dakar Rally. In addition, they arrived like a train pretty much together. Before the one-day break, which will follow on Saturday, there is a great mood in the bivouac of the Czech-Dutch team.
