N°526 Truck DE GROOT SPORT

AD HOFMANS

(nld) 1.76m / 90kg

Hobbies

My 3 kids / the Dakar Rally / off road riding with my motorcycle

Sponsors

De Groot Fresh Group

2022: 18th (with De Groot)

2022: Dakar rally 18th overall (truck copilot)
2021: Breslau rally 13th overall (truck copilot)
2019: Morocco desert challenge 12th overall (bike)
2018: Morocco desert challenge 14th overall (bike)
2017: Morocco desert challenge 14th overall (bike)

Interview

“Only a few people in the world have the opportunity to do this“

18th on his Dakar debut as a co-driver for Ben de Groot last year, a ‘surprised’ Ad Hofmans has been thrust into driving duties for 2023 following ill-health for a team-mate. Hofman will count on his past motorcycle experience in the Morocco Desert Challenge, plus day job as a truck driver, as he faces the challenge ahead.


A.H.: “I was expecting to be the navigator again, but I'm very excited to drive. It’s been a dream of mine since I was a kid but only a few people in the world have the opportunity to do it. The biggest challenge will be the dunes, but I’ll also need to concentrate to avoid making a mistake in the faster tracks. I’m not sure what will be possible, but my mindset is very much that it’s a race, I’m not there to be on tour!”

Vehicle

DE GROOT SPORT

DAF CF75
DE GROOT SPORT

  • DAF
  • CF75
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  • T5.1: Prototype Cross-Country Trucks

Ranking 2023

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