It’s green, it’s mean and it’s ready to rumble.

Team Saluki rise to the Challenge

Team Saluki are set to maintain their lead as both the No.1 rally team in the Gulf and also the highest placed non-works team in the forthcoming U.A.E. 2005 Desert Challenge.

Driving their heavily modified 110 Landrover, Team Saluki are hopeful of rising to the challenge of seeing off their world class competitors in a repeat of last years Desert Challenge. Team Saluki came in a highly commendable 4th place in the T2 Category, ahead of many of the specialised works teams. This finishing position placed them as the number one rally team in the Gulf.

Named after the legendary Arabian hunting dog, Team Saluki will this year be aiming to stay ahead of the pack and maintain their dominance in the Gulf.

To assist in this challenge, Team Saluki will be running a specialist 4.8Litre V8 engine that produces 325 BHP. A very strong International following not only provides support but this year 8 crew members are coming from Europe to ensure that Team Saluki maintain their lead.

Speaking on behalf of Team Saluki, Driver - Mark Powell said ”The pressure to do well in 2005 is that much greater after our performance last year, but we have made several improvements to the car’s transmission and cooling system and with these in place we’re confident of improving on that fourth place. Of course we are racing against professional works teams from around the world so competition is intense, but we have the advantage of local knowledge of the conditions, which gives us a big advantage in the most challenging dunes.

Our new sponsor Mountain Dew have been backing successful NASCAR teams in the U.S.A. for many years now, and we aim to show them that Team Saluki means business too. Years ago we were happy enough just to finish the Desert Challenge, but in 2002 and again in 2004 we made the professionals sit up and take notice of us. A podium finish has always eluded Team Saluki until now, but we’ll never stop aiming for one.”

More information on Team Saluki can be found on their website www.teamsaluki.com or email Team Saluki at team@teamsaluki.com





Mark Powell (L) and Tim Ansell (R) stand poised once again to take on the world champions in the UAE Desert Challenge in November



Team Saluki powering around a corner in the recent Um Al Quwain rally held in the UAE.

 

If for some reason you need an extra driver, or any other crew member. Feel free to drop me an email. I would be more than happy to help out in any way I possibly can. [sm=burnout.gif]

 

If you gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band!

JK (cough)Alabama(cough)

If y'all come out here, give me a call man, 432-553-4501

MIDLAND, TEXAS!

 

Thanks guys, you're a bit of a long way away, but we'll bear it in mind! On the other hand, if you're in this region, drop by for a beer (or two!).

 

What region is that? UAE? HA HA HA HA HA! you won't find my fat white Christian *** there! lol (unless the Lord calls me into ministry as a missionary there) if that is the case, I'll take either a Rover or F-150 with me

 

Ah! A Freelander driver! That explains everything! No good in the desert then.

 

so what is the freelander good for, interstate? lol

i have had it in the dunes (not much), and on the continental divide in the mountains of new mexico, never done any rock crawling in it. it does good in the mud.

 

The Freelander is great for mud with it's ETC. It's ground clearance leaves a bit to be desired, but in general it's a great all rounder. What is the AC like in yours?

The Freelander is not a big seller in the Middle East due to the fact that it is not a large gas guzzler with tonnes of power. In fact 600 Freelanders were sold throughout the region last year - in comparison to the Range Rover - with approx 90 being sold every month in the Dubai and Northern Emirates!!!

 

good luck!

 

Air conditioner? it works great, especially for west texas desert including 90-115 degrees for over 300 days in the year