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Desert Challenge 2004

That time of year again when this mult-day event puts man and machine against the mercy of UAE's area of Rub Al Khali (Empty Quarter) near the Saudi border.

Above, Support vehicles for Team Saluki

Starting from the Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi, the vehicles then drove down to Liwa oasis in various stages.

Team Saluki were starting far back despite an excellent performance during the prologue where many vehicles found soft sand not to their liking, and many of the drivers complained (they were French).

By the end of the day around 20 cars had failed to finish and the Saluki was in 11th Position.

The crew worked hard every night rechecking everything and replacing anything that was likely to cause problems.

Alan T, our ME4x4 Chef was there on hand with a mobile kitchen to provide top Cordon Bleu meals for the whole team.