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Issue #21:September 28, 2023
Between October 12 (Thursday) and October 18 (Wednesday), TLC will be competing in the Rally of Morocco 2023 which is being held in Morocco on the African continent, as a real-world test for the 2024 Dakar Rally.
A 2-car formation is planned, using rally cars based on the Land Cruiser 300 GR SPORT which have been developed for the next Dakar Rally.
The Rally of Morocco 2023 will start in Agadir, a city in the southwest of the country on October 14. It will then pass through Zagora in the southeast, and on the 18th, it will reach the goal in Merzouga, running a total of five stages and covering a total distance of 2,240 km. After finishing the early stages, mainly consisting of gravel terrain, the rally will take teams through the mid and later stages which are to include a wide variety of routes, including sand dunes. As they aim for the goal in the Rally of Morocco, the team will be confirming the raw power of the rally-spec car for the 2024 Dakar Rally. At the same time, they will be setting up the machine to match the various conditions to enable a successful completion of the Dakar Rally.
Regarding the recent earthquake in Morocco and its impact on the rally, the organizers have confirmed the safety of the area and we expect to see the rally proceed as planned. We pray for the quick recovery of affected areas and hope to inspire courage and lift the spirits of locals through this rally.
To see the team’s efforts at the Rally of Morocco 2023, tune into official TLC social media channels. For a more immersive experience, we will also be streaming live footage, where you will be able to leave comments to support the team members on the field. Please be sure to visit our feeds to catch all the action!
Rally of Morocco 2023: Outline
| Date: | October 12 (Thu.) to October 18 (Wed.) |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 2,240 km (including 1,470 km of competition stages) |
| Start: | Agadir |
| Finish: | Merzouga |
Rally of Morocco 2023: Cars
2-car formation with Land Cruiser 300 GR SPORT rally-spec cars
(using test vehicles used in development for the 2024 Dakar Rally)