Hubert Auriol becomes 80 Day Race ambassador Hubert Auriol, a three-time Dakar Rally winner, the first to win this competition by bike and car and worked nine years as the series’ director, has become an ambassador for 80 Day Race. 80 Day Race reminds Hubert of the early years of Read more…
Hubert Auriol (1952 – 2021) When it comes to rallying, racing and organizing, Frenchman Hubert Auriol is a real legend. He was first to win the Dakar Rally in both the bike and car division, and won three times in total. He joined the organisation and worked nine years as Read more…
When Bertha Benz in 1888 made the first long distance journey in an automobile, she had to get the fuel from the city pharmacy and had to stop numerous times to deal with technical problems. However, she managed to reach her destination and her goal; she showed the world the Read more…
Claudio von Planta For award winning shooting director and producer Claudio von Planta it was a no-brainer to become an 80 Day Race ambassador. After witnessing an electric endurance project from students of Imperial College London, he fully supports the transition towards e-mobility. His best known work includes the expeditions Read more…
Jan Lammers The former Formula 1 Dutch racing driver, Le Mans 24 hours race winner and a renowned team principal, has become an 80 Day Race ambassador. Besides the racing aspect, what really attracts Jan to the 80 Day Race is the worldwide challenge. “What I particularly like about the Read more…