22eme édition - du 17 au 31 mars 2012
Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles
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Speaking with the Gazelles
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Speaking with the Gazelles
When art meets sport
For Zépur and Evelyne of Team 126 - ADACORE, preparing their 4x4 was not just a technical matter. When it came to designing a theme for the vehicle's wrap, the drawings of Eugène Delacroix from his Album d'Afrique du Nord et d'Espagne, made during his voyage to Morocco in 1832, quickly became the obvious choice.
"It was a lot of work to prepare the truck, get authorizations to use Delacroix's drawings, find a sponsor for the wrap... but working with Delacroix's art gave us a real sense of Morocco, of following in his footsteps, amidst all the colours that had such a profound influence on his work", explain the Gazelles.
These Gazelles have turned their vehicle into a real artistic and historical retrospective. Along with smiles and good cheer, it's a winning combination - Hats off, ladies!
"It was a lot of work to prepare the truck, get authorizations to use Delacroix's drawings, find a sponsor for the wrap... but working with Delacroix's art gave us a real sense of Morocco, of following in his footsteps, amidst all the colours that had such a profound influence on his work", explain the Gazelles.
These Gazelles have turned their vehicle into a real artistic and historical retrospective. Along with smiles and good cheer, it's a winning combination - Hats off, ladies!
Behind the wheel of a Pingzauer
Marie-Pierre and Stéphanie (Team 111 - CIC CREON) decided to compete in the Rallye, not with 4-wheel drive, but 6-wheel drive. Their Pinzgauer, manufactured in Austria in 1975, was used to transport Swiss army troops, quite a distinguished curriculum vitae. 6 wheels and an impressive cargo capacity, making it possible for the team to transport toys and clothing collected by 170 students in Sauve...
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