Goodyear has announced the extension of its partnership with KAMAZ-master team as official tyre supplier. Both partners look forward to another successful collaboration and podium win in one of the most challenging Motorsport races in the world, the Dakar. On November 22, the KAMAZ-master trucks equipped with Goodyear tyres started their journey to Saudi Arabia for their participation in the 43rd edition of the rally-marathon on January 3, 2021.
Generally, participating trucks need to drive on standard tyres that are available to any consumer and fleet. In the 2020 rally, the KAMAZ-master team was extremely pleased with the extraordinary performance and endurance of the Goodyear ORD Off Road range. It has proved to be the perfect fit to conquer the most diverse conditions supporting the team in taking the first and second podium place.
“The success of the KAMAZ-Master team demonstrates the advanced traction capabilities and carcass robustness of our off-road products under very challenging conditions.The same benefits can be expected from all Goodyear ranges developed to fit the needs of different on-road and off-road applications and vocations. Managing a fleet or a business is often like heading a race, every aspect is important to deliver the goods in time meeting the highest quality standards and customer expectations while optimising overall fleet efficiency. Like in the Dakar rally it is important to be able to trust on the right equipment and partners,” shared Maciej Szymanski - Director Marketing Europe for Commercial Business Unit at Goodyear.
“It has been a very difficult year. The pandemic complicated the preparation of the trucks and impacted the crews training programs. Looking back at the past season and considering the unprecedented situation, it it was intense and hectic. We are grateful to our partners as they stayed with us despite the difficulties. We are ready for the race, the truck is very solid and well equipped including the latest technologies. At Dakar, we will once more be eager to show our best in order to not disappoint our partners and fans!” explained Vladimir Chagin, Head of KAMAZ-master team.
The team has high expectations of the new advanced technical solutions, component and assembly improvements in place on the 2021 KAMAZ-master Dakar trucks. The trucks are now setting course to the port of Marseille in Southern France, where all participating vehicles will be shipped to the Arabian Peninsula.
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