Team Takafon - Gérard Sicre and his trusty Toyota Landcruiser KDJ 120 !
"A seasoned Rally Raider, Gérard never forgets when racing that pleasure is just as important as the spirit of competition. This is what draws us together and why we have been sponsoring him for a number of years already.
Once again we wish him the very best of luck!"
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Team 318 - Gérard and Laurent win the Shamrock Rally 2009 T2 category and finish 12th in the overall ranking!
A 100% PLEASURE RALLY!
The 2009 edition of the Morocco Rally, will bring together professional and amateur drivers in the south of Zagora from the 24th to 30th October 2009, to share their passion for adventure, sport and wide open spaces of Africa.
* Open to all! Bikes, Quads, SSV, 4x4, Trucks
* 6 looped stages in the south of Zagora
* A final World Championship FIM cross-country Rally Bikes - Quads
* A central camp and short transfer routes (tarmac) for easy assistance
* A sport adventure to share with friends or family
With almost 2500km of races spread over 6 days of which 1915km against the clock, this rally promises to be truly physically and technically demanding.
Gérard is the founder and director of Destination Comptoir, the company entrusted this year to supply coffee, tea and other drinks to all the rally competitors. Gérard SICRE will once again be behind the wheel of his Toyota KDJ120, in the T2 category.
Laurent Flament, 51 yrs old, co-driver
At 47, Laurent Flament, who has three Dakar participations with two finishes to his credit, wanted to offer himself one last Dakar on two-wheels in 2006 before finally moving on to four as a way of experiencing the rally from a different angle. However, his entry form was denied because it arrived too late. Luck has a way of sorting things out. Adelio Machado, a Portuguese friend of his brother was looking for an experienced co-driver to join him on his first Dakar. Their success exceeded all their expectations. "We finished 39th overall", remembers Laurent, still thrilled over this unexpected performance. "Adelio didn't have any rally experience, he had never even seen a dune in his life! It was like a driving school in the race: everything had to be explained to him...We decided to go slowly, never looking at the ranking." This cautious policy proved to be successful. Now, the duo isn't counting on changing tactics for this South American edition. "Our only victory will be to finish", assures Laurent Flament. "We will have to adapt to the tracks, slow the rhythm and just make sure we arrive at the bivouac every night." The change of scenery for the 2009 Dakar pleases the Frenchman, who has taken part in several editions of the legendary January raid. "Paris- Cape town, Paris-Dakar-Paris...this race is just crazy", confides this man with a Dakar logo tattooed on his arm. No doubt he and his friend Adelio will make the most of every minute of the rally.
Twice winner of the Moroccan Rally in 2005 and 2006 in the T2 category with the Toyota Land Cruiser KDJ 120 and 49th in the 2005 Dakar
Morocco - AMV Shamrock 2006
Led by Gérard and Stéphane Vignali (kitted with a new vehicle), TAKAFON welcomes a new team with Bruno BOUEY a nd Arnould who will also be competing in the Shamrock. It's also the prime moment to reinforce the support team who will be heading off with 2 trucks and a support car under the helm of Team Manager Jean-Pierre HERRAIRE. Gérard and Stéphane finish in 4th place in the general ranking and 1st in the T2 category! Having been in 11th place in the overall ranking, Bruno and Arnould break their front diff and finish in 32nd place overall.
(Source : http://www.takafon.com/6.html)
Morocco - AMV Shamrock 2005
Gérard and Stéphane Vignali head off for their first Shamrock. They finish in 10th place in the overall ranking and 1st in their T2 category
(Source : http://www.takafon.com/6.html)
Dakar 2005
Gérard SICRE and Stéphane VIGNALI head off for a wild adventure: LE DAKAR. 15 days of adventure and strife but they finish 49th in the general ranking! Congratulations!
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