Ever since various means of transportation were invented, man has had the desire to compete with them. The more challenging the competition, the more attractive it is! In many cases, he adds his own pride, as the winners often receive a lot of attention. Are you interested in which are the most demanding motorsport competitions?
We know various competitions, each of which has its own requirements experience. A person will go to the means of transport practical everything, but if there is any competitive spirit, it will be even more so attracted. Endurance competitions, field trials and road races from the list have in common that they are about competitors and vehicles extremely demanding. The often impossible conditions in which they race right to the end test endurance technologies and psychologically and physically preparation individuals. Here is a short presentation the most demanding competitions, which you will find in the world motorsport. Spectators and enthusiasts they have a lot, and those who enter such competitions are only a handful.
1. 24 Hours of Le Mans
24 Hours of Le Mans is an extremely demanding endurance competition, as some of the best drivers in the world, sitting in the most sports-developed cars on the planet, compete against each other. If we add to this the duration of the race, 24 hours, we get a combination that tests well the driver and his 'tool'. The race was organized for the first time in 1923 and is today the oldest still active endurance race in the world. It takes place on the track Sarthe in France, long good ones 12.5 kilometers. The 24 Hours of Le Mans has become inspiration for other endurance 24-hour competitions, and in 2020 we will be able to follow her between July 13 and 14.
Recently, we were able to take a look at one of the most famous races at Le Mans The Challenger movie (Ford vs. Ferrari), which, among other things, is competing for the 2020 Oscar!
2. Baja 1000
Baja 1000 started years ago 1967 and runs along the Californian island of the same name 1,600 kilometers. It is a distinctly demanding field test, which is further enriched by the local residents, who are known to love the competitors some they stick out. They are placed on the track, on which different vehicles can go to fall and obstacles, which makes an already tough competition even more challenging. It will be on the program this year between November 16 and 21.
3. Classic TT
Classic TT is a derivative of the famous competition Isle Of Man Tourist Trophy. The modern derivative is intended for drivers classic ones motor wheels and takes place on the track Snaefell. And although they don't reach the dizzying speeds of the Superbike TT race, the competition with the classics is extremely exhausting. The race is almost long 250 kilometers, and drivers must do all this on motorcycles that are less comfortable and above all technologically incomparable with modern motorcycles. We will monitor it in 2020 between May 2 and 3.
4. Cannonball Run
Cannonball Run otherwise it is not officially competition, but it is no less interesting. It has been going on since the year 1975, on it, drivers, usually two or three in a group, compete over a distance between New York and Moose Angeles. Because everything takes place on public roads, it takes a lot of ingenuity, experience, preparation and above all luck. Years 2019 a new one was erected record: the new 'winner' of Cannonball rode 4,792 kilometers a long way to 27 hours and a half and had at that average speed, including stops, greater than 160 km/h. Will the record fall in 2020 as well? Well, we'll have to wait for that as the race between Calgary and Chicago is on from September 4 to 11.
5. Dakar
Dakar it certainly is the most demanding field trial in the world. It has been going on since the year 1978, and the original route of the competition took place between Paris and Dakar. Since then, the location has changed several times, but the essence remains the same: Dakar embodies the demanding field conditions and unbearable fever, which the contestants have to deal with on 13 days old competition. This year's competition took place in The Saudis Arabia, in length 7,456 kilometers. Med motorists the Spanish veteran won this time Carlos Sainz, for which it is already the third victory at the Dakar. Category winner motor wheels he's American this time Ricky Brabec. The Slovenian representative among motorcyclists was this year Simon Maričič, which occupied 50. place in absolute competition. The most successful Slovenian representative there is definitely a desert fox in the Dakar competition, Calm Resident, which was attended by 18 times. His best ranking was 13th place in absolute classification. Dakar 2021 will also be held in Saudi Arabia, and the organizers want to add another country.
6. Erzberg Rodeo
Erzberg Rodeo takes place in an abandoned iron mine Eisenerz in Austria. The venue is also affectionately called Iron a giant, an off-road competition to overcome extremely steep inclinations and rocky obstacle and is also part of the Red Bull Hard Enduro Series and World Enduro Super Series competitions. A 4-day competition that took place for the first time in years 1995, every year it attracts around 2.000 amateurs and professional motorcycle drivers. This year the race will take place from June 11 to 14.
7. Isle Of Man Tourist Trophy
Isle Of Man Tourist Trophy is probably one of the most famous races in the world motor wheels. It originates from the year 1907, and the track runs along local roads, which are of course closed to the general public during the competition. In addition to speeds that exceed the average 200 km/h, road lamps, fences, walls and many other things that can be found along local roads also pose a danger. A small island in the Irish Sea is transformed into a daring motorcycling competition every year, and to date this famous race has required more than 250 lives. One round in the competition is almost long 60, and the entire competition almost 260 kilometers. We will monitor it in 2020 between May 30 and June 11.
8. King of the Hammers
King of the Hammers is a newer competition that has been held since the year 2007. It takes place on an American dry lake Means Dry Easy in the valley Johnson, which lies in California. For the first time only one race took place, but now the event consists of five discipline, in which they compete with special off-road ones 'baggies'. In the so-called Hammertown more than is collected annually 400 teams, who embark on an off-road, very demanding race, long 264 kilometers, which they have to transport to less than 14 hours. This year's race is fast approaching, as they have chosen a date for the endurance test between January 31 and February 9.
9. Macau Grand Prix
Macau Grand Prix is the venue for professional drivers, on which they can go with cars or motorcycles. Even in this case, the competition takes place according to local the streets and in a densely populated area. Due to the lack of excursion zones, caution is all the more important in this competition. The competition has been around for a long time 90 kilometers, divided into 15 rounds, and each circle is approx 6 kilometers. The competition has been held since the year 1954, and this year you will be able to follow him between November 19 and 22.
10. 24 Hours of Nürburgring
24 Hours of Nürburgring is one of the competitions modeled on the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It originates from the year 1970, at almost 25 kilometers and a long path can be taken to 200 cars. Fatigue, driving at night and noticeable track congestion contribute to the noticeable number accidents and collisions. It will be broadcast in 2020 between May 21 and 24.
11. Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Competition Pikes Peak International Hill Climb has been taking place since 1916 and takes place at approx 4,300 meters high mountains in the US I rock mountains, in the state Colorado. Competitors set off individually in cars of different categories and race against time. The track is almost long 20 kilometers, and it's just on it 156 turns. Professional teams from car manufacturers have also begun to enter the competition, testing it out new ones technologies. The competition is extreme because of the difficulty and shortages oxygen, right get tired so competitors like theirs cars. The altitude race will be on the schedule June 28.
12. Rainforest Challenge
Competition Rainforest Challenge has been taking place since 1997, and it was organized for the first time in Malaysian rainy forest. Due to the interesting nature of the competition, it was also organized in other parts of the world that can offer the same demanding terrain. Competitors compete with off-road cars rocks, trees fat, swamps, streams and even rivers. That competitors often need help winches, nothing unusual. The final race will be this year between November 26 and December 6.
13. Safari Rally
Competition Safari Rally since the year 1953 takes place across the African continent, and the contestants win savannas, rainy forest and the desert. The length of the race is up to 4,960 kilometers, and after a 15-year hiatus, this year it again became one of the championship races WRC. Challenging terrain, lack of infrastructure and large African animals that often stray onto the road are just some of them challenges, which the contestants have to deal with. Safari Rally is back on June 16, namely in Nairobi.
