In 2011 – Bamako Or Bust

After deciding not to enter the Dakar Rally in 2004, I started seeking a kinder, gentler, more liberal way to experience a trans-Saharan rally to West Africa.I couldn’t find an alternative. So I created the Budapest-Bamako. - Learn more. Andrew G. Szabo, Founder
The Adventure Continues

The Budapest-Bamako is a minimal assistance adventure and orientation race from Europe to Africa. The B2 is not an easy Sunday drive or picnic in the park. We have no rescue helicopters, tow trucks, translators, lawyers, tour guides. You must rely on your own luck, resources and skills. One thing is certain on the Budapet-Bamako: uncertainty. You never know what’s going to happen next. That’s adventure. The B2 is a huge community event across two continents over two weeks.
Race and adventure

You can enter the event in touring or racing categories. In racing you’ll have to collect points by passing navigational checkpoints. The winner will have to show consistent driving and strong navigational skills under harsh conditions. In touring you have to race against time and battle the elements.
We Love Junk

The 2011 Budapst-Bamako proudly embraces the global economic crisis. We believe that if you can’t afford a decent car, you can’t afford the entry fee. So if you drive industrial trash or any old beat up jalopy, you are in for free. Drive a funny car, an ambulance, a fire engine, a car/motorcycle that’s older than 30 years and is generally unsuitable for such a journey and you are in for free. Send us an email about why you should enter for free and we’ll get back to you promptly.
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Click here to join the 2011 Budapest-Bamako Facebook Group too.

OFFICIAL PARTNERS

Each year we partner with organizations and business that will help make your experience on the Budapest-Bamako richer and more exciting.

OFFICIAL TECHNICAL AND ASSISTANCE PARTNER Sandlander has been building off-road rally cars and expedition vehicles for decades. They have built cars for several Dakar rally crews and also provide on site assistance during the rally. If your car breaks down in the middle of the Sahara they will tow you. If you need a mechanic in camp they’ll be the ones fixing your car. Inquiry with them about their assistance and service packages. SANDLANDER.COM
OFFICIAL NAVIGATION AND SAT COMMUNICATION PARTNER WorldGate has the most sophisticated off-road GPS map for Morocco, Mauritania and Mali. This map can be uploaded to any Garmin GPS device. The map is FREE for all official Bamako teams. WorldGate also offers discounts to participants on satnav devices, satellite phone, DSL modems and survival gear. For security reasons the map is only uploaded to your device in person. WORLDGATE.HU
OFFICIAL PUBLIC RELATIONS PARTNER Comprad has been providing local PR services in Hungary. COMPRAD.HU
OFFICIAL CHARITY PARTNER The development specialists of the AHU make sure that the donations that the participants collect end up at those places in Africa that need them the most. They organize the races’ charity trucks and send volunteers to perform medical and development work during and after the rally. AHU.HU
OFFICIAL MOSQUITO NET COLLECTION PARTNER Junior Chamber International in cooperation with the UN’s Nothing But Nets program is collecting 10,000 mosquito nets for the 2011 Budapest-Bamako Rally. Help them collect nets. Help them deliver the nets. Each net could save a child from dying of malaria. Be part of this noble cause either as a contributor or as a courier/distributor. JCI Nothing But Nets Campaign DONATE ONLINE! WATCH VIDEO!