Transorientale 08: Racing into Asia
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“The last few days which have been marked by several accidents, two of which were fatal, have been very difficult for everyone,” said Hans Ueli Brand. “The race is merciless. Driving for 12 hours per day over distances of about 700 km takes a lot more than one could imagine. Even though we're doing well, safety is our main concern.” After one of the past week's stages, Brand had to repair the Discovery’s cooling system which suffered some serious damage due to the large number of potholes along the road.
On Friday June 20, Stanislas de Sadeleer sent an sms to our sister blog AnzeigervonSaanen.ch:
“We’re at the border between Kazakhstan and China; we’ve been queuing for the past three hours… and will have to wait for at least another two. We feel washed out and very tired, but our morale is good! We’re fighting! Best wishes, Stan”
Above: Rally teams made a stop in Astana, capital of Kazakhstan, where they where greeted by crowds celebrating the city's 10th anniversary.
The Gstaad Automobile Club team is racing in aid of Chinderhuus Ebnit, Gstaad, and the charity organization Mecenariat Heart Surgery / Enfants du Monde. Donatations to help children in need can be made throughout the rally .
Account for donations: Saanen Bank, IBAN CH 81 06342016019849010
The Gstaad Automobile Club team is sponsored by ING Private Banking
A la voiture n°709 de la Transorientale 2008 et l'équipage de Stanislas Sadeleer / Hansueli Brand
Recevez tous mes encouragements dans ce qui semble une épreuve difficile aussi bien en course qu'en régularité (je n'ai malheureusement pas accès à votre classement !).
Bravo pour votre engagement et ce que vous faites en portant les couleurs de notre association à l'autre bout du monde ...On a tous à gagner à avoir du coeur, ensemble.
Amitiés,
Jean-François Bentz
(events car - Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque - Enfants du monde)
Posted by: Jean-François Bentz (events car at Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque - Enfants du monde) | Monday, 23 June 2008 at 11:09