Africa Eco Race

Africa Eco Race is an annual rally raid, organised in France and run in North and West Africa, launched after the cancellation of 2008 Dakar Rally, and the subsequent moving of the rally to South America.

Africa Eco Race
CategoryRally raid
CountryEurope and Africa
Inaugural season2009
Drivers' champion Gautier Paulin (Cars)
Jacopo Cerutti (Bikes)
Tomáš Tomeček (Trucks)
Constructors' championApache(Cars)
Aprilia (Bikes)
Tatra (Trucks)
Official websitewww.africarace.com
Current season

The rally claims to have innovated to give a special focus on security issues and sustainable development. In addition to the sporting aspect, the rally aims to put emphasis on individual awareness about eco-responsibility. Bivouacs are chosen far from cities and airport tarmac.

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