Franck Lagorce joins the AFRICA ECO RACE Organization as an Observer for the 2025 Edition

Africa Eco Race 2024

Submitted on Tue, 10/22/2024 - 17:30

Press Release

October 2024

Franck Lagorce joins the AFRICA ECO RACE Organization as an Observer for the 2025 Edition

From Ice Circuits to Desert Tracks...

Race car driver Franck Lagorce will be alongside the organizers of the Africa Eco Race for its 16th edition as an observer. This unique Rally-Raid, which will depart from Monaco on December 28, 2024, and arrive at Lac Rose in Dakar on January 12, 2025, will welcome Lagorce’s seasoned expertise.

Franck Lagorce, a driver with an impressive track record in karting, Formula 1, the 24Hours of Le Mans, and even the ice circuits of the Trophée Andros, also hasextensive experience in organizing major motorsports events. He notably servedas the coordinator of the Andros Trophy for three years, working closely with Max Mamers.

Franck will join Jean-Louis and Anthony Schlesser, director and general coordinator of the AFRICA ECO RACE, as theytraverse the sands of Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal. He will lend hisexpertise across the organizational, logistical, and sporting aspects of theworld’s only transcontinental rally-raid.

“I had enriching relationships with my friends Hubert Auriol and René Metge, whospoke to me for years with great passion about this race. Unfortunately, mycommitments to the Trophée Andros prevented me from experiencing the legendaryrally-raid tracks. This year, I crossed paths with Jean Louis Schlesser at the JulesBianchi Marathon at Le Castellet, and he invited me to discover the AFRICA ECORACE. I couldn’t resist the offer. I participated in the World Cup forCross-Country Rallies with a pro truck in 2001, and I really enjoyed thisdiscipline, so demanding and yet so human. I can’t wait to sleep in my sleepingbag under the tent, enjoy these simple moments, and take in the landscapes allthe way to Lac Rose in Dakar” said Franck Lagorce.

“Theentire AFRICA ECO RACE team is thrilled to welcome Franck to this edition. Hebrings his expertise in sports event organization and his experience as adriver, offering a fresh perspective on our event and sharing his insights. Wewill share with him our passion for the countries we cross, their stunninglandscapes, and, above all, the people we meet and work closely with” said Jean-Louis Schlesser.

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Press Contact :

Cédric Bret - presse@africarace.com - (+33) 06 50 70 60 50

About the AFRICA ECO RACE

Founded in 2008, the Africa Eco Race is a unique rally-raid that follows in the footsteps of legendary African rallies, with a focus on adventure and respect for the environment. This international rally connects Monaco to Dakar and features stages through the breathtaking landscapes of Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal, concluding on the shores of the iconic Lac Rose. The Africa Eco Race stands out for its commitment to responsible competition. The event incorporates eco-friendly practices to minimize its environmental impact and undertakes solidarity actions to benefit local communities. The rally attracts both professional and amateur drivers from around the world, competing in cars, SSVs, motorcycles, quads, and trucks, all united by a passion for pushing boundaries, adventure, and environmental preservation.

For more information, visit www.africarace.com.

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