Goodyear, the renowned tyre manufacturer, reaffirms its collaboration with Team De Rooy, set to compete in the exhilarating 2024 Dakar Rally. As the official tyre supplier, Goodyear pledges comprehensive support to the Dutch team, furnishing them with high-performance off-road tyres and state-of-the-art tyre management solutions throughout the demanding rally.
Commencing from January 5 and culminating on January 19, 2024, the Dakar rally will embark from AlUla, traversing the vast terrains of Saudi Arabia before concluding at Yanbu on the Red Sea coast. Spanning 5,000 kilometers across 1 prologue and 12 stages, this 14-day event promises a thrilling spectacle. Notably, 60% of the route encompasses new sections, offering a fresh and challenging experience for all participants.
Team De Rooy enters the 2024 Dakar Rally with three trucks, each poised for victory:
Acknowledging the pivotal role tyres play in the Dakar challenge, Team De Rooy entrusts Goodyear OFFROAD tyres. Compliant with competition regulations, these tyres offer robustness and superior traction across diverse terrains, including deserts, rocks, and steep inclines.
The integration of Goodyear TPMS into Team De Rooy trucks ensures continuous monitoring of tyre pressure and temperature. This seamless integration empowers the team to dynamically adjust rally strategies based on real-time assessments, minimizing downtime and maximizing performance.
Goodyear’s support for Team De Rooy underscores its enduring commitment to truck motorsport. As the official title sponsor of the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship (ETRC), this collaboration further solidifies Goodyear’s dedication to the thrill of truck racing and advancement in tyre technologies.
Maciej Szymański, Marketing Director Commercial Europe at Goodyear, expressed anticipation for the Dakar 2024 cooperation, highlighting the critical role played by Goodyear tyres and TPMS in securing Team De Rooy’s victory last year. This year, the focus remains on unwavering support, aiming for exceptional performance at the upcoming Dakar Rally.
As the Dakar Rally unfolds, the world anticipates another thrilling chapter in off-road racing, marked by the enduring partnership between Goodyear and Team De Rooy.
