FUEL
For motorbikes, fuel is included in the vehicle flat rate. A.S.O. will provide premium petrol (minimum octane 95) during the special and at each of the bivouacs of the African stages.
For autos and trucks, ASO will provide fuel when there is no local petrol station available on the race itinerary.
Local stations will be indicated in the road book.
In October, we will send details on mileage and a description of the stages so you can place your orders.
The following tariffs applied to the 2004 Dakar for fuel specially provided by A.S.O. at two bivouacs:
• AVGAS: €3.05/litre
• Super: €2.75/litre
• Gas oil: €2.44/litre.
Substantial increases in petrol prices occurred this year, A.S.O. will provide definitive tariffs in October for fuel charges for the coming Dakar.
BOAT
The outgoing trip Spain-Morocco and the return trip Senegal (Dakar)-France are included in the vehicle flat rate and the registration fees for all categories (motorbikes, auto, truck and assistance). The lump sum includes transport of vehicles provided they comply with the dimensions stipulated in the regulations. In the event lengths are exceeded or a container is requested, additional charges will be made. A boat form will be sent in September so you can provide details on these items.
DRIVING COURSES - THE DAKAR SCHOOL
Going further
Helping amateur drivers successfully confront a tremendous human challenge and fulfil their dreams is the main aim of the Dakar. To begin the adventure under the best possible conditions and avoid spoiling the experience because of elementary driving mistakes or navigation errors, last year the "Dakar Training Courses" were instituted, providing practical and theoretical training for the Dakar.
On the programme: circumventing obstacles, using the GPS, studying road books etc. The programme is organised by top specialists in rally raids, starting with the creator of the race himself, Patrick Zaniroli.
After the success of the Narbonne session in preparation for the 2004 Dakar, two theoretical courses in France and a practical course in Morocco (open to all) enabled drivers to acquire indispensable basic knowledge and familiarise themselves with the world of the Dakar. Any new competitor, either auto or motorbike, can participate in one of the two courses in France for a fixed charge of €100*.
Dates:
French courses: 10 and 11 July/18 and 19 September
Moroccan courses: 11, 12, 13 and 14 November.
Information:
Service Sportif - Virginie Soulaire
Tel : +33 (0)1 41 33 14 55 - Fax : +33 (0)1 41 33 14 89 |
* subject to a maximum of 20 participants per session.
“PUBLIC RELATIONS” TRIPS
Several programmes, set up for the teams and your sponsors, are reserved for you on different stages of the rally.
During administrative checks and scrutineering and at the Start of the rally:
“Be present at the Start in preferential conditions!” Privileged access to the site of the race verifications and the Starting area,
• Lunch in the VIP zone in the company of the competitors,
• Disposal of a private area,
• VIP access to the prologue.
Halfway through the rally, and overlapping the rest day:
“Gain access to the heart of the bivouac and move to the rhythm of the rally!”
• Discovery and visit of the bivouac
• On-site lunches and/ or dinners possible
• Access to a special stage of the rally
At the Finish in Dakar:
“Be part of the Finish in Dakar!”
Be present in privileged conditions at the finish of the rally.
V.S.O. TRIPS
For the 2005 Telefónica - Dakar, our travel agent VSO will be offering a certain number of trips, including the rest day for mechanics, sponsors, and friends and families of the competitors.
As the number of seats is limited on these flights, we recommend that you immediately reserve the seat or seats you will require for your entourage in mid-race.
For information, the cost for the 2004 Dakar was €1,600.
As every year, vso will also be offering a range of trips and services, in particular:
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For competitors
- Accomodation in Barcelona
- Accommodation in Dakar
- Special flight Dakar – Paris (Dakar 2004 tariff: €500).
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For accompanying persons
- A more elaborate trip for the rest day
- A 4-day trip on arrival at Dakar, including prize-giving
Descriptions and tariffs for these services will be available in September.
| V.S.O. bank details for bank tranfers: |
Banque Nationale de Paris
16, bd des Italiens 75009 PARIS
Bank code: 30004 - 00828 - 76
Account number: 00010035288
IBAN: FR76 3000 4008 2800 0100 3528 876
BIC: BNPAFRPPPAC |
Please don’t hesitate to contact V.S.O.
2, rue Rouget de Lisle - 92130 Issy les Moulineaux
Tel: 33 (0) 1 41 33 14 85 - Fax: 33 (0) 1 41 33 14 86
E-mail: vso@aso.fr |
