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  • ROMA CLINCHES FIRST DESERT CHALLENGE VICTORY AS COMA CAPTURES RECORD SEVENTH BIKES CROWN

    Agony for Sunderland as bikes title slips away after technical infringement; Qatari celebrates success as new quads champion Abu Dhabi, UAE, 11th April, 2013: Nani Roma clinched his first victory in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge today to roun...

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  • ROMA HOMES IN ON DESERT CHALLENGE BREAKTHROUGH AS SUNDERLAND EDGES CLOSER TO BIKES TITLE

    Only disaster can keep Spanish driver from victory; Dubai-based rider says anything can happen on final leg: Qatari closes in on quads title Abu Dhabi, UAE, 10th April, 2013: Only a final leg disaster can prevent Spain’s Nani Roma from c...

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  • ROMA TIGHTENS GRIP ON DESERT CHALLENGE AS PRESSURE BUILDS ON SUNDERLAND

    Qatari rider says UAE’s spectacular event makes competitors feel they’re on top of the world Abu Dhabi, UAE, 9 April, 2013: Spain’s Nani Roma took a major step towards a first victory in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge today ...

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  • ROMA RISES INTO DESERT CHALLENGE LEAD AS SUNDERLAND OUTSHINES WORLD’S BEST TO HEAD BIKES BATTLE

    Spanish driver grabs initiative after first round leader pulls out; Dubai-based rider steals the show; Al Helei moves into top ten and leads T2 Abu Dhabi, UAE, 8 April, 2013: Spanish driver Nani Roma swept to the front of the pack in the Abu D...

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  • ALVAREZ SETS EARLY PACE AFTER STORM DISRUPTS ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

    Bike, quad riders forced to sit out action after ATCUAE puts safety first Abu Dhabi, UAE, 7 April, 2013: Argentinean Lucio Alvarez set the early pace in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge today after a powerful sandstorm bringing strong winds and ...

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  • POLISH DRIVER, QATARI RIDER FASTEST ON SUPER SPECIAL STAGE AS ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE ROARS TO LIFE

    Abu Dhabi, UAE, 6 April, 2013: Polish driver Krystof Holowczyc in a Mini and Qatari rider Mohanmmed Abu-Issa on a Yahama Raptor 700 set the fastest times for cars and bikes respectively on today’s super special stage for the Abu Dhabi Desert ...

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  • HUGE TEST AHEAD AS SCHLESSER, COMA CHASE NEW PLACES IN ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE RECORD BOOKS

    Al Helei on the trail of more home success while fellow Emiratis Al Kitbe, Al-Zarouni both aim for quads title Abu Dhabi, UAE, 6 April, 2013: Trying to pick a winner in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge is as difficult as the event itself, and th...

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  • ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE SET TO LAUNCH CLASSIC ADVENTURE FOR POWERFUL WORLD-CLASS LINE-UP

    Saturday afternoon Yas Island super special stage brings rally to life ahead of dramatic desert action in Western Region Speakers address a full house of international and local media today at the Rotana Hotel, Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. ...

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  • ABU DHABI AVIATION PLAYS KEY ROLE IN DESERT CHALLENGE

    Middle East’s largest commercial helicopter operator to supply aircraft, pilots and logistical support during desert rally action Abu Dhabi Aviation is back onboard the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, providing a fleet of four helicopters fo...

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  • The world’s ultimate desert rally is back for 2012 !

    ABU DHABI (UAE). March 08, 2012: The world’s ultimate desert rally, the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge is back for 2012, and is once again set to push the best racers on earth to their physical and mental limits over some of the harshest yet mo...

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  • Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Desert-Bound as Leg 1 Gets Underway

    Nissan Patrolstage takes in 300 kilometres of the world’s toughest terrain ABU DHABI (UAE). Sunday, April 1, 2011:With the world’s top rally drivers and riders now on the ground in Abu Dhabi, preparations are complete for the competit...

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  • ATCUAE to Conduct Marshal Hydration Research

    ABU DHABI (UAE). Sunday, 25 March, 2011:In 2012, the Motorsport Knowledge Institute (MKI), a division of the Automobile and Touring Club of the UAE (ATCUAE), in conjunction with its academic partners at the University of Ulster, will undertake a sc...

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  • World’s best prepare to do battle again in the ADDC 2012

    German X-Raid Team, Spaniard Marc Coma and French rallying stars Cyril Despres and Jean-Louis Schlesser among those confirmed for 2012   ABU DHABI (UAE). Monday, 19 March, 2011: The world’s top rally drivers and riders are prepa...

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  • Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Contenders Ready For Battle

    ABU DHABI (UAE). Thursday, March 29, 2012: Some of the hottest names  in international and Middle Eastern rallying were today (Thursday, March 29th)  joined by race founder Mohammed Ben Sulayem to launch the 22nd edition of the world&rsqu...

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  • YAHYA TAKES ON DUAL ROLE AS TEENAGE SON SHARES DESERT CHALLENGE STAGE

    Al Helei extends 100 per cent 23-year appearance record in classic UAE event Yahya Al Helei on his way to another strong finish in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge last year. Al H...

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  • ENTRY LISTS AUTO & MOTO - ADDC 2013

      ENTRY LIST -  AUTO        Download ENTRY LIST -  MOTO       Download

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  • ATCUAE TO ENFORCE STRICT ENVIRONMENTAL CODE DURING ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

    Competitors who ignore regulations could face time penalties, fines and disqualification from event Dr. Mohammed Ben Sulayem: “It’s very important to us to take all necessary precautions to protect the des...

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  • 5-star Luxury Tempts Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Competitors

    ABU DHABI (UAE). Wednesday, April 4, 2012: The magnificent Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara was the setting for the start of the second of today’s (Wednesday, April 4) stages in the 2012 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Mohammed Ben Su...

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  • KTM rider, Marc Coma makes history at Desert Challenge

    Record sixth win for legendary Spanish racer Gaugain and Balooshi fly flag for the UAE ABU DHABI (UAE). Friday, April 6, 2012:Spanish rider, Marc Coma today secured his fourth successive Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge title, and sixth in total, as ...

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  • Entries Open for 2013 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

    The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, the Middle East’s first World Cup and World Championship motor sport event, returns for its 23rd edition from 4-11 April, 2013 Taking place entirely within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the spectacular event once...

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  • SPECTACULAR CROSS COUNTRY RALLY RETURNS FOR 23RD EDITION UNDER PATRONAGE OF SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN

    Schlesser aims to extend winning record in Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Jean-Louis Schlesser on his way to his sixth victory in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge last year Dubai, UAE, 21 February, 2013: Jean-Louis Schlesser is aiming to build on...

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  • Quad RTA registration - Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2013

    Event - Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Subject - Quad RTA registration.   For the 2013 event, all UAE Quads’ entered will be required to have UAE Road Registration. The Process is as follows:- 1)      You w...

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  • AL ATTIYAH EYES VICTORY IN KEY DESERT CHALLENGE TEST

    Giant dunes of UAE’s Western Region provide tough examination for Qatari’s new buggy Al Attiyah enters his Qatar Rally Team buggy which made such an impact on its competitive debut in the Dakar Rally in South America two months ag...

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  • Attention All Competitors ! SHIPPING PROCEDURE - ADDC 2013

    Attention All Competitors!   Please be aware that to take advantage of the official shipping for the 2013 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, all your vehicles and equipment must be delivered to the agent in Genoa no later than the 7th and 8th Ma...

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  • Record victory for Schlesser ahead of Al-Mutaiwei in Desert Challenge

    Schlesser becomes most successful driver in rally’s history Al-Mutaiwei takes second place in MINI All4 Racing Bel Helei celebrates victory in T2 class and 4th overall   ABU DHABI (UAE). Friday, April 6, 2012:There was to be no f...

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  • Race For The Title Hots Up At Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

    Schlesser and Coma top the car and bike rankings UAE’s Al Kitbe and Husseini battle it out in the quads Female racers experience the ups and downs of desert racing ABU DHABI (UAE). Wednesday, April 4, 2012: On a day that saw temperature...

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  • Flying Start for Abu Dhabi Aviation Leg As Desert Challenge Competitors Target Finishing Line

    ABU DHABI (UAE). Thursday, April 5, 2012:The 2012 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge draws to a close today (Friday, April 6), as the international field races north from the Empty Quarter desert and back to the capital for the ceremonial finish next to Ab...

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  • Title Within Reach for Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Leaders

    Schlesser and Coma retain top positions ahead of Friday’s final stage UAE’s Al Kitbe opens up big lead in the quads Emirati competitors do their country proud in 22nd edition of the rally ABU DHABI (UAE). Thursday, April 5, 2012: ...

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  • Al Kitbe rides to victory for UAE in 2012 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

    Emirati races to convincing win in quad category Women’s world champion, Camelia Liparoti claims podium place ABU DHABI (UAE). Friday, April 6, 2012:Emirati quad biker, Obaid Al Kitbe rounded off a superb five days by clinching the 2012 A...

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  • WORLD CUP LEADER, DEFENDING BIKES CHAMPION HEAD BIG INTERNATIONAL LINE UP IN ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

    Brazil’s Varela, Spanish star Coma top seedings as Arab competitors share world-class stage with foreign stars on four and two wheels Six-times Desert Challenge winner and defending champion, Jean-Louis Schlesse...

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  • NISSAN PATROL DRIVES DESERT CHALLENGE FOR TENTH YEAR

    ATCUAE extends partnership with Nissan Middle East for UAE’s spectacular desert rally Atsuo Kosaka, Managing Director of Nissan Middle East and Dr Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the ATCUAE and founder of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challeng...

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  • Gulf racers ready to shine under the desert sun in the 2012 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

    Local knowledge and national pride to spur Gulf nationals on to success Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE all represented ABU DHABI (UAE). Friday, March 30, 2011:Many of the Gulf’s most talented cross-country rally racers are among ...

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  • ADNOC returns to fuel 2012 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

    Leading global oil company provides logistical support for world-class rally ABU DHABI (UAE). Saturday, March 31, 2011:The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, which gets underway on Sunday, is one of the world’s most prestigious and demanding ralli...

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  • Super Special Stage at Marina Mall gets the action underway at the 2012 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

    Free-to-enter event offers up-close excitement in the Capital Rally stars from across the globe descend on Abu Dhabi over the weekend ABU DHABI (UAE). Saturday, March 31, 2011:The excitement continues to build ahead of the start of the 2012 Abu...

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  • 2012 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Goes green

    The 22nd edition of the world’s ultimate desert rally becomes carbon neutral  First of its kind initiative in the Middle East   ABU DHABI (UAE). 24 March 2012:  One of the world’s most challenging desert rallies, ...

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  • Behind the scenes at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

    The men, women and partners behind the world’s ultimate desert rally   ABU DHABI (UAE). Wednesday, March 28, 2011:The ultimate desert rally, the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge is one of the world’s toughest cross-countryraces, but...

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  • Sun, Sand Dunes and 5-star Luxury on Leg 3 of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

    Unique double stage based around stunning Qasr Al Sarab resort ABU DHABI (UAE). Tuesday, April 3, 2012: One of the most beautifully-located hotels in the world is the scene for a unique day of racing on day three (Wednesday, April 4) of the compe...

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  • Al-Mutaiwei claims victory on ADNOC stage of 2012 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

    Al-Mutaiwei closes gap on race leader, Schlesser, with first stage win Spanish riders dominate the bikes, with Barreda-Bort in top place South American participants find the going tough in the Liwa dunes   ABU DHABI (UAE). Tuesday, Apr...

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  • Tough Nissan leg to provide firm test of Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge competitors’ credentials

    ABU DHABI (UAE). Wednesday, April 4, 2011:Day four of the 2012 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge (Thursday, April 5) sees competitors take on arguably the rally’s toughest leg, appropriately named after Nissan, a long-term supporter of the rally, wh...

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  • Six continents collide at 2012 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

    Strong participation from South America in world-famous race Two of Middle East’s most famous rally drivers to tackle Rub Al Khali Record number of female entrants reinforces rally’s global appeal   ABU DHABI (UAE). Monday,...

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  • Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2012 Dates Announced

    March 30 To April 6, 2012 Contact for more information email us: info@atcuae.ae 15.01.2012 Entries Open For 2012 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge ABU DHABI (UAE). January 15, 2012: The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge will return for its 22nd running in...

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