-
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...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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 ...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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 ...
Read More... -
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 ...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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.
...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
ENTRY LISTS AUTO & MOTO - ADDC 2013
ENTRY LIST - AUTO Download
ENTRY LIST - MOTO Download
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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 ...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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: ...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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 ...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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, ...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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...
Read More... -
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,...
Read More... -
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...
Read More...