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Just like the Olympics, the famed Paris to Dakar rally has in recent
years become a venue for well-financed professional racers, shutting the
door on the regular guy who wants to experience the thrills and adventure
of a Europe-to-Africa rally. The Budapest-Bamako has been created with
these "regular" adventurers in mind. Feel the Dakar experience for a
fraction of the cost.
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| | Destination Bamako 2009
The touring category is already full for 2009. Join the event along the more interesting racing route. Compete for points or just come for the ride and enjoy the scenery. The race will start in Budapest, but you may join us anywhere in Europe or North Africa. If you have no money at all, but want to come enter the Bamako Spirit category free of charge.
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| | The legend continues
From its humble roots the Budapest-Bamako has grown into a major international sporting and cultural event. Hundreds of drivers and adventurers set out each winter for Africa bringing direct aid to the world's poorest communities.In 2005 only 45 teams lined up at the start line. In 2008 over 400 people made the journey. As the event constantly evolves the spirit remains the same: Anyone, By anything, By any means.
Daily coverage of the 2007 run
Daily coverage of the 2008 run
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Send your entry before it's too late!
Don't miss Budapest-Bamako, the great African run in 2009!
Entries are limited to 100 teams. Entries will be valid as soon as the signed entry forms and payment is received. Refunds are not given for canceled entries, however you may transfer or sell your entry.
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Competition category:
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- 1200 Euro/vehicle before March 1, 2008
- 1600 Euro/vehicle before June 1, 2008
- 2000 Euro/vehicle before Sept 1, 2008
- 2400 Euro/vehicle after Sept 1, 2008
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The competitors must complete daily stages on time as well as solve geo-challenges. You can collect points for the stages and the challenges. The results will be scored and we will announce the winner in Bamako at the end of the race. Speed is not a deciding factor. Skill, endurance and luck are. One vehicle, maximum 4 persons. The competition route will be a lot more spectacular. With the exception of a few stages it can be completed by two wheel drive cars as well. The hard stages can be avoided by taking a detour.
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| Bamako Spirit Category: |
FREE admission for 2 people in touring |
The Bamako Spirit category is intended to keep the original founding spirit of the rally alive. Come in a cheap car. Come in an old car. Come in a junky car. Come in a vehicle that makes people smile. Be funny. Be creative. Be adventurous. Be different and have a big a heart. Submit a 2 minute video to YouTube and tell us why you should not be paying the entry fee. Every month between now and October we pick two winners. Click here to learn more about the Bamako Spirit and see previous winners.
(If additional people want to join the team they will have to pay the entry fees. Entries in this category can not be transferred. The promises that you make in your video will be checked before you get your roadbook and numbers)
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Touring category:
FULL! |
- 300 Euro/person before March 1, 2008
- 400 Euro/person before June 1, 2008
- 500 Euro/person before Sept 1, 2008
- 600 Euro/person after Sept 1, 2008
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In this category there are no rules, no timing, no scoring. The only thing that counts is the purpose and the challenge. The participants are allowed to choose which road they take to Bamako.
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By paying the entry fee you'll get the right to participate in the 2009 Budapest-Bamako, the Great African Run.
In addition the participants get the following:
- Entry to all parties
- Recommendaitons for visas
- Maps
- Numbers
- Complete road book
- Government permits and recommendaitons
Please fill in the pre-entry form below. After filling this form you will be given access to a web page where you can enter the names and information of each participant on your team. You can print a hard copy from this webpage, which needs to be signed and sent back to us. You will also get payment information after the pre-registration. The pre-registration is not a binding commitment.
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