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Crossing the Sahara and the Savannah by car has been a dream for many who grew up watching the Dakar Rally on television. The Dakar had been a the domain of well financed rally teams in Africa. The Budapest-Bamako became the low cost alternative in 2005. With the Dakar's departure from Africa, we are now the world's largest Trans Saharan rally, remaining committed to our low-cost principles and helping the communities that we visit.
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| | Destination Bamako 2011
The adventure returns to Bamako in 2011. Committed to our low-cost, community principles it is possible to enter for FREE if you drive a funny car or a public service vehicle. Drive a donation ambulance or a fire truck and you are in at no cost. The Bamako By The Book category is another ultra low budget way to enter the world's greatest adventure in 2011.
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| | The legend continues
From its humble roots the Budapest-Bamako has grown into a major international sporting and cultural event. Hundreds of drivers and adventurers set out each winter for Africa bringing direct aid to the world's poorest communities.In 2005 only 45 teams lined up at the start line. In 2010 over 500 people made the journey and sent 20tons of aid to Mali and Mauritania. As the event constantly evolves the spirit remains the same: Anyone, By anything, By any means.
Daily converage of the 2009 run
Daily coverage of the 2008 run
Daily coverage of the 2007 run
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June 4, 2005
Hungarians Launch a Low-cost Paris-Dakar, the Budapest-Bamako Rally
Budapest-Bamako (B2) is a new low budget car adventure through the Sahara. Drivers will travel for two weeks before they reach the capital of the Republic Of Mali.
June 4, 2005 -- The capital of Hungary will host the starting ceremonies of the first Budapest-Bamako Rally on December 26, 2005.
Participants will travel through eight countries before they reach the capital of Mali in West Africa. Drivers will have to complete the 4,770 mile (7632km) distance in 15 days through the Sahara on the Atlantic coast of Morocco and Mauritania. After a brief rest in the capital of Mauritania theyıll turn towards the heart of Africa and drive to Mali. Mali is West-Africaıs largest country with rich history and breathtaking sites. The mayor of Mali is expected to welcome to drivers in Bamako on January 9, 2006.
The car race is a self-proclaimed low budget, Dakar. It is created for those who have always dreamt of joining the prestigious trans-Sahara rally, but never had the proper funding. The Budapest-Bamako (B2) promises the thrills and spills of a true African driving adventure. This is a race for enthusiastic amateurs and professional adventurers, said Zoltan Dulai co-organizer of the race. We're a cross between the Cannonball Run and the Dakar, added Mr. Dulai.
There's a racing and a touring category. In touring category the goal is not to be the fastest, but to make it to the finish line without competitive pressures. Over fifty teams have signed up for the B2. Drivers are expected from Hungary, Poland, Switzerland, India, United States and Costa Rica.
Quick facts at a glance:
Distance: 4,770 miles (7632km)
Number of participants: 200 teams maximum
Categories: Racing & Touring
Average daily driving: 315 miles (504km)
Longest section: Venice-Marseille (700miles 1120km)
Shortest section: Kita-Bamako (112miles, 180km)
Countries reached: Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, France, Spain, Morocco, Mauritania, Mali
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