www.mkr-technology.com http://mkr-technology.com/ cs http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mkr-technology-reflects-on-a-remarkable-dakar-2024-journey-with-jongbloed-dakar-team.html The Jongbloed Dakar team, led by driver Gert Huzink, has concluded a marvelous Dakar 2024, showcasing reliable performance of the truck and resilience throughout the challenging race. MKR Technology, the team behind the preparation of the Renault C460 Hybrid truck, played a crucial role in ensuring the vehicle's readiness for the demanding terrains. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 22:00:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-664/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/gert-huzink-celebrates-strong-finish-in-the-grand-finale-of-the-46th-dakar-rally.html In a thrilling conclusion to the 46th Dakar Rally, Gert Huzink and the Jongbloed Dakar Team showcased their prowess during the twelfth and final stage, securing an impressive fourth place amidst the challenging Saudi Arabian dunes. Closing the rally on a high note, the Manderveen-based entrepreneur expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance, terming the 178-kilometer stage as 'a quiet drive home.' Thu, 18 Jan 2024 22:00:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-679/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/unveiling-grit-gert-huzinks-dakar-rally-expedition-marked-by-challenges-and-tenacity.html Yanbu, January 18, 2024-Aiming for a triumphant hat trick, Gert Huzink faced a challenging eleventh stage in the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. The renowned truck driver from the Jongbloed Dakar Team, who had clinched victory in stages nine and ten, encountered a series of setbacks on Thursday, ultimately crossing the finish line in twentieth place. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 22:00:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-678/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/grit-and-glory-gert-huzinks-dakar-rally-triumph-despite-back-pain.html On a jubilant Tuesday, Gert Huzink expressed his desire for more after securing a stage victory in the Dakar Rally. The following day, the truck driver of the Jongbloed Dakar Team not only relished another taste of victory but also endured severe back pain, a consequence of hitting a hole during the tenth stage. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 22:00:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-677/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/triumph-in-the-desert-gert-huzinks-hard-won-victory-in-dakar-rallys-ninth-stage.html AlUla, January 16, 2024- Gert Huzink, true to his commitment following the eighth stage of the Dakar Rally, triumphantly delivered on his promise by securing victory during the challenging ninth stage from Hail to Alula on Tuesday. The seasoned truck driver of the Jongbloed Dakar Team reflected on the achievement, stating, “It was a nice victory. He's hard-won. Those are the most beautiful.” Mon, 15 Jan 2024 22:00:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-676/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/sprinting-to-success-gert-huzinks-thrilling-pursuit-in-the-eighth-stage-of-dakar-rally.html Ha’il, January 15, 2024- In a thrilling sprint during the final phase of the eighth stage at the Dakar Rally, Gert Huzink showcased the impressive speed of the Renault C40 Hybrid on Monday. Falling just eighteen seconds short of the fifth position, Huzink's performance was commendable and left him in high spirits as he prepared for the next stage. Sun, 14 Jan 2024 22:00:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-675/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/from-challenges-to-cheers-gert-huzinks-dakar-rally-resurgence.html Alo Duwadimi, January 14, 2024 - Gert Huzink's journey in the Dakar Rally's longest stage (873 kilometers) on Sunday had its highs and lows, concluding with a mixed bag of experiences for the truck driver of the Jongbloed Dakar Team in the Saudi bivouac in Al Duwadimi. Sat, 13 Jan 2024 22:00:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-674/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/dakar-drama-gert-huzinks-journey-through-turbulent-terrain-and-resilience-in-the-face-of-setbacks.html Shubaytah, January 12, 2024 - Enduring the challenging two-day sixth stage of the Dakar Rally, Gert Huzink faced setbacks but powered through to the finish on Friday. Despite the incurred damage, a podium finish is now unlikely, but the determined Huzink remains optimistic about showcasing strong performances in the upcoming days. Thu, 11 Jan 2024 22:00:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-673/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/jongbloed-dakar-team-tackles-challenges-in-dakar-rallys-stage-5-and-prepares-for-marathon-stage-6-1.html Shubaytah, January 10, 2024 - The Jongbloed Dakar Team, led by driver Gert Huzink, faced a series of challenges in Stage 5 of the Dakar Rally, which spanned from Al-Hofuf to Shubaytah, covering a total distance of 727km with a special stage of 118km through mostly dunes. The team commenced the stage before dawn, concluding their race under the sunset. Tue, 09 Jan 2024 22:00:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-672/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/navigational-challenges-and-redemption-quest-gert-huzinks-dakar-rally-journey-continues.html Gert Huzink secured the twentieth position in the truck category on Tuesday during the Dakar Rally's fourth stage. The Jongbloed Dakar Team driver experienced a somewhat underwhelming day, intending to narrow the gap in competition time. Currently trailing 2 hours, 20 minutes, and 14 seconds behind the classification leader, fellow countryman Janus van Kasteren, Huzink faces the challenge of making up ground with eight stages remaining. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 22:00:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-670/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/jongbloed-dakar-team-triumphs-over-challenges-in-dakar-rally-stage-3.html Gert Huzink faced a demanding third stage on Monday, finishing eighth, but minimizing damage. The Jongbloed Dakar Team aims for a strong comeback in Tuesday's fourth stage to climb the rankings. Sun, 07 Jan 2024 22:00:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-669/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/jongbloed-dakar-team-faces-dune-challenge-in-dakar-rally-stage-2.html Gert Huzink, the skilled truck driver of the Jongbloed Dakar Team, encountered a formidable obstacle during the second stage of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. Despite maintaining an impressive speed, a tricky dune proved to be a significant challenge, causing the Renault of the team to topple over and resulting in a loss of over 40 minutes. However, resilience prevailed, and Huzink managed to secure an eighth-place finish. Sat, 06 Jan 2024 22:00:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-668/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/jongbloed-dakar-team-triumphs-in-dakar-rally-stage-1.html The Jongbloed Dakar Team, led by driver Gert Huzink along with his dedicated cabin team, delivered a stellar performance in Stage 1 of the Dakar Rally, navigating Truck #615 through the challenging terrains from Alula to Al Henakiyah. Gert Huzink secured an outstanding second-place finish, just 7 minutes and 3 seconds behind Janus van Kasteren, who is driving an Iveco. Fri, 05 Jan 2024 22:00:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-667/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/jongbloed-dakar-team-powers-into-stage-1-after-prologue-success.html The Jongbloed Dakar Team, steering their formidable Truck #615 with the skilled trio of Gert Huzink, navigator Rob Buursen, and mechanic Martin Roesink, made an impressive mark in the Dakar Rally Prologue. Finishing in a commendable 7th place, starting from 15th, the team faced the rocky and sandy challenges with finesse, covering 27 kilometers of measured distance and a total route of 130 km. As they gear up for the next chapter in the rally, stage 1, spanning 414 kilometers with a total route of 541 km, the Jongbloed Dakar Team is set for another intense and thrilling leg. Stage 1 promises to be a true test of endurance and strategy. a true test of endurance and strategy. Thu, 04 Jan 2024 22:00:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-666/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/journey-into-the-unknown-gert-huzink-and-the-jongbloed-dakar-teams-quest-for-glory-in-the-2024-dakar-rally.html Inside the cockpit of Truck #615, a symphony of experience resonates as Gert Huzink takes the wheel, accompanied by the sharp navigation skills of Rob Buursen and the mechanical expertise of Martin Roesink. Together, with a collective experience of 40 years, they form the core of the Jongbloed Dakar Team, eagerly anticipating the challenges that await in the 2024 Dakar Rally. Throughout the past year, their focus has been on enhancing their hybrid truck down to the smallest detail, a meticulous journey undertaken in collaboration with MKR Technology and its head constructor, Mario Kress. Wed, 03 Jan 2024 22:00:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-665/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-victory-of-our-team-concluded-the-troubled-rally-morocco.html The best in the end? In the case of the performance of the MKR Technology team at this year's Rally Morocco, this is surely true. After all the bad luck and all the hardships, the North Bohemian truck wins the last 5th stage. Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:54:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-663/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/huzink-celebrated-his-return-to-the-race-with-a-bronze.html The North Bohemian MKR Technology team has had two sleepless nights at Rally Morocco. That’s exactly how long it took for the team of technicians to reach their damaged truck, piloted by Gert Huzink, and then makes it back to the bivouac from the treacherous dunes. But the Dutchman repaid them with the best result of the year, when he fought his way to the coveted podium in the 4th stage. Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:03:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-661/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/after-24-long-hours-huzink-reached-the-bivouac.html It took all night and all day to find and get the truck of the Dutch pilot Gert Huzink to the bivouac in Zagora. The crew of the North Bohemian special truck was stuck deep in the dunes during Sunday's 2nd stage of the Morocco Rally. The crew missed Monday's stage, but even with a high penalty, the team wants to repair the truck and make impact in the next stage. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 06:54:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-659/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/huzink-was-stopped-by-the-front-axle-in-the-2nd-stage.html A damaged front axle eliminated the Dutch pilot Gert Huzink from fight for the overall result in this year's Rally Morocco. At the same time, his Renault was among the fastest in the 2nd stage. The North Bohemian MKR Technology team wants to get Rivald Dakar team rider back into the race, but the situation is complicated by the sandy terrain. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:20:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-657/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/huzink-opened-the-moroccan-rally-just-below-the-podium.html It looked like North Bohemian truck pilot Gert Huzink would arrive for the podium in the 1st stage of the Moroccan rally. He ended up finishing just short of it when he got stuck in treacherous dunes while chasing victory. Sun, 15 Oct 2023 10:02:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-655/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/huzink-strated-the-moroccan-rally-with-seventh-position.html The North Bohemian truck started this year's Rally Morocco with seventh place in the prologue. Renault, led by Dutch pilot Gert Huzink, missed one of the checkpoints on the dirt road and had to return, so even though he praised his special truck, he did not have time to erase the loss on the short course and will not start the race on Saturday from the desired favorable front position. Sat, 14 Oct 2023 09:43:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-653/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/north-bohemian-renault-heads-to-the-morocco-rally.html The truck of the North Bohemian team MKR Technology is preparing for the last sharp test before the Dakar in January. The team will start with the pilot of the Dutch Riwald Dakar team, Gert Huzink, in the next edition of the Morocco Rally on Thursday. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:24:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-651/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/trucks-from-mkr-technology-won-2-stages-at-the-dakar.html Four podium finishes and two stage wins. This is this year's total of North Bohemian trucks from the MKR Technology workshop. Nevertheless, a certain frustration prevails in the team after the jubilee 45th year of the legendary competition. It was not possible to achieve the goal of attacking the overall result and being in the top five. Despite this, the team performed a plethora of exhausting performances and thus confirmed that they can compete with the absolute top. Sun, 29 Jan 2023 17:33:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-649/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-dakar-finished-with-two-mkr-technology-trucks.html The battle is over! This year's 45th edition of the Dakar Rally reached its destination in Dammam after two difficult weeks. Although the crew of the North Bohemian truck from the MKR Technology workshop wanted to end the jubilee year on the podium, and they succesfully started the last stage that way, the explosion of the hose to the "turbo" eventually stopped them for more than quarter of an hour. The number of podium positions in the last fourteenth stage therefore did not increase. MKR Technology trucks were on the podium four times and won two stages. Sun, 15 Jan 2023 18:42:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-647/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/in-the-penultimate-dakar-stage-de-baar-attacked-the-podium-again.html Just outside the podium again! North Bohemian truck pilot Pascal de Baar finishes in the penultimate 13th stage of the 45th Dakar Rally in fourth place. He got to the front despite starting from the back after narrowly missing his start on Friday and not being allowed into the stage. Sat, 14 Jan 2023 18:49:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-645/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/friday-the-13th-is-both-bad-luck-and-joy.html Friday the 13th, bad luck for one, joy for the other. And this dreaded day also took its toll on the 12th stage of the Dakar Rally. Pascal de Baar did not have time to start the Friday stage, on the contrary, his teammate Adwin Hoondert made his way into the elite ten for the first time in the demanding sandy stage. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 15:59:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-643/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/after-gold-de-baar-gets-the-bronze.html Pascal de Baar is back on the podium. In the first part of the marathon's 11th stage, the racing truck pilot from Chvalín in North Bohemia finished only ten seconds behind the silver position and takes home bronze. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 19:35:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-641/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/renault-from-chvalin-wins-the-10th-stage.html Pascal de Baar made it! The Dutch driver of the North Bohemian truck dominated the 10th stage of the Dakar Rally. The race entered the heavy dunes, where the pilot of the Riwald Dakar team showed his strength. Wed, 11 Jan 2023 20:10:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-639/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/a-rested-de-baar-celebrates-silver-medal.html Pascal de Baar got it this year! With a truck from the workshop of the North Bohemian design team MKR Technology, he finished on the coveted podium in the 9th stage of the Dakar Rally. He narrowly missed the gold when he had to change a tire before the finish line, but even silver position after all the difficulties made the team very happy. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 21:28:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-637/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/de-baar-was-flew-just-under-the-podium-before-the-break.html The crew of pilot Pascal de Baar finished just short of the podium in the 8th stage of the Dakar Rally. The Dutch team of North Bohemian trucks from MKR Technology crossed the finish line in fourth place, just seven minutes behind the winner, with great enthusiasm. Mon, 09 Jan 2023 05:03:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-635/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/de-baar-has-improved-again.html Pascal de Baar finished one position better than in the previous day during the 7th stage of the Dakar Rally. The Dutch pilot of a North Bohemian truck from the MKR Technology workshop crossed the finish line in the sixth time. Sat, 07 Jan 2023 22:54:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-633/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/de-baar-seventh-huzink-is-definitely-out-of-the-dakar.html While Pascal de Baar finished in seventh position in Friday's sandy 6th stage without much difficulty, his colleague Gert Huzink is saying goodbye to this year's 45th year for good. The winner of the 3rd stage, after the exhausting work of the technicians, entered the sixth stage, but did not finish it. Sat, 07 Jan 2023 06:16:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-631/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/de-baar-finished-in-the-top-five.html Pascal de Baar finished in the elite five in the 5th stage of the Dakar Rally. The Dutch pilot of a North Bohemian truck recorded the second best result of the year in the legendary competition. More great news came to the bivouac. Gert Huzink was additionally recognized as the winner of the 3rd stage. Fri, 06 Jan 2023 05:02:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-629/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/bad-luck-is-on-huzinks-heels.html Bad luck is chasing Gert Huzink. The Dutch pilot did not make it to the podium. In the 4th stage of the Dakar Rally, he was fighting for the gold medal, but then a mechanical failure stopped him and his crew was left in the dunes. At the same time, Pascal de Baar was also close to the podium, but finished seventh. Thu, 05 Jan 2023 06:26:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-627/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/huzink-is-the-moral-winner-of-the-3rd-stage.html In theory, Gert Huzink was the fastest pilot of the 3rd stage of the Dakar Rally. In reality, however, he was not celebrating the victory. The stage was shortened due to bad weather and the ranking was based on the last waypoint. But the Dutch pilot of the North Bohemian truck did not get into it. Tue, 03 Jan 2023 21:26:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-625/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-second-dakar-stage-destroyed-huzinks-hopes.html Bad luck on Dakar continues for North Bohemian Renaults. Although the technicians managed to get the truck working overnight for Pascal de Baar to support his teammate Gert Huzink, it was Gert who was eliminated in the stage 2 by a failure of his turboblower. Mon, 02 Jan 2023 20:30:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-623/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/there-is-no-shortage-of-dramatic-moments-at-the-dakar.html This was not the start of the Dakar as expected. Even though it looked like Gert Huzink's truck would take silver, in the end he has not reached the podium, and all three North Bohemian Renaults had to deal with collisions in the 1st stage. There were even flames. But nothing serious happened to anyone and the technicians in the bivouac will try to prepare all the vehicles for the next stages. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 20:04:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-621/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/45th-edition-of-the-dakar-has-started.html Two trucks of the North Bohemian MKR Technology team finished the ceremonial prologue of the Dakar rally in the TOP 10. Dutch pilot Gert Huzink finished eighth, followed by his teammate Pascal de Baar. The third from the Riwald Dakar Team, Adwin Hoondert, finished the initial test on sixteenth place. The 45th year of the most famous long-distance competition on the planet was officially launched, and from the New Year the race will be in full swing. Sat, 31 Dec 2022 14:58:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-619/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-renault-crews-are-looking-forward-to-start-of-the-dakar.html The 45th edition of the Dakar Rally will start this Saturday. Three North Bohemian trucks from the MKR Technology team workshop of designer Mario Kress will also be at the start of the legendary long-distance competition. This year's rally will be different in many ways and the organizers promise that it will definitely be one of the most difficult rallys of the Saudi Arabian era. Fri, 30 Dec 2022 18:46:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-617/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mkr-technology-is-sending-a-trio-of-trucks-to-the-dakar.html The North Bohemian design team MKR Technology will send three racing trucks to the Dakar. The trio of Renaults will ride in the white and green colors of the Dutch team Riwald Dakar. Although the most famous long-distance rally starts in more than a month, the equipment is moving to Marseille in these days, from where it will sail to Saudi Arabia at the beginning of December, so that it can start the 45th edition of the legendary race right on New Year's Eve. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 22:05:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-615/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-moroccan-rally-was-the-most-difficult-race-test.html One of the most difficult races has been completed by the MKR Technology team. At the same time, the Morocco Rally was originally supposed to be just a proper test before the famed Dakar. In the end, it was a significantly more demanding test, which brought a whole range of new information and findings. Despite all the problems, Mario Kress' Renault Trucks racer was always able to be on the podium position halfway through each stage, just behind the winner. Sun, 16 Oct 2022 20:52:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-613/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/golden-huzink-closed-morocco-with-silver-position.html The last race test of this year's Rallye Morocco brought silver for the North Bohemian truck from the MKR Technology workshop. Even this time, the crew no doubt can speak about bad luck, which is following them throughout the race. Hi reached the finish line in first position, but the organizers shortened the stage, so the ranking was calculated from the point where pilot Gert Huzink was driving in second place. But in the end, the finish line brought a happy ending. Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:08:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-611/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/tire-took-away-huzinks-victory.html The fans of the North Bohemian truck racing in the colors of the Dutch Riwald Dakar team were very happy before Wednesday's 4th stage of the Morocco Rally. After yesterday's fire, the technicians managed to repair the truck overnight so that it not only started the next stage, but even "on paper" was going for win. However, before the finish line he was stopped by another flat tire, so he tumbled to fifth place. Wed, 05 Oct 2022 21:41:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-609/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/flames-instead-of-stage-victory.html If anyone can talk about real bad luck, it's pilot Gert Huzink. It seemed that he would finally celebrate the desired victory in the 3rd stage of the Rallye Morocco, but just six kilometers before the finish line, his truck was turned into flames. Tears of joy were replaced by tears of desperation. But the Dutch pilot of the North Bohemian Renault does not give up. Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:03:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-607/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/huzink-got-silver.html In Morocco, hardships do not end. This year's rally is definitely not a walk in the park. In the 2nd stage, the North Bohemian truck from the MKR Technology workshop had to fight with the pitfalls of the treacherous track as well. In the end, however, the Dutch pilot Gert Huzink was able to take bet silver position. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:07:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-605/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/huzinks-truck-stopped-by-a-damaged-axle.html Unprecedented bad luck befell a North Bohemian truck right at the opening stage of the Morocco Rally. After Saturday's silver position in prologue, pilot Gert Huzink was leading in the Sunday's 1st stage when he had to stop his special trick because of a damaged rear axle. Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:17:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-603/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/huzink-finished-on-the-second-place-in-the-prologue-of-rally-morocco.html The North Bohemian truck from MKR Technology with Gert Huzinek drove the opening pr of the Moroccan rally in the second fastest time. The Dutch pilot was just a few moments short of the quickest Czech racer – Martin Macík. Sun, 02 Oct 2022 09:57:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-601/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mkr-starts-at-rally-morocco.html A North Bohemian truck from the workshop of the MKR Technology crew will start the Moroccan rally today. The racing hybrid special from Mario Kress will again be led by the Dutch pilot from Riwald Dakar Team Gert Huzink. Sat, 01 Oct 2022 14:05:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-598/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/this-years-dakar-was-affected-by-three-accidents.html Dakar Rally, the most famous long-distance competition in the world, has written its 44th chapter this year. And trucks from the workshop of the North Bohemian MKR Technology team were part of it. Mario Kress and his technicians prepared two special Renault trucks for this year, as a part of Dutch team Riwald Dakar. The goal was to reach the top ten. Although this goal was not fulfilled due to accidents, the Czech-Dutch formation is satisfied with the finish line anyway. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:07:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-591/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-last-stage-about-figure-one.html This year's 44th Dakar Rally ended the last 12th stage with the figures one and one. Pilot Pascal de Baar passed the final stage in the 11th fastest time and successfully got his Renault to the finish line in Jeddah. In the final ranking, after all the issues, he climbed to fourteenth place. Fri, 14 Jan 2022 22:44:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-589/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/de-baar-finished-the-penultimate-stage-in-the-top-ten.html Top ten again! The North Bohemian truck from the MKR Technology workshop in the 11th stage of Dakar made it again into the elite ten. The famous long-distance rally goes to the absolute final. After the penultimate stage of the 44th year, thanks to this, the pilot Pascal de Baar managed to jump in the overall ranking by two places. Fri, 14 Jan 2022 06:35:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-587/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/huzinks-chassis-cracked-after-a-hard-crash.html Three days before the finish, a hybrid special from northern Bohemia of the MKR Technology team is done in Dakar. The same as Aleš Loprais' truck, Gert Huzink's crew paid for the treacherous dune in the 10th stage of the famous long-distance race. The hard and unexpected impact of the truck literally broke the chassis in two. But the crew is ok. The second of the trucks with pilot Pascal de Baar continues in the race. Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:35:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-585/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/de-baar-again-in-the-top-ten-huzink-just-outside-top-10.html A truck built in the North Bohemian workshop of the MKR Technology of Mario Kress team finished in the elite ten again. Pascal de Baar finished tenth with his Renault in the 9th stage and Gert Huzink's hybrid special finished just two places behind him. Tue, 11 Jan 2022 23:17:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-583/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/huzink-finished-in-emergency-mode.html Ups and downs. Dakar is like that. One day you thrive, the next day a cold shower comes. This is exactly how Gert Huzink's crew of the North Bohemian truck must have felt. While they were having a great time yesterday, today the crew finished the 8th stage on Monday due to a broken sensor outside top 10 in emergency mode. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:47:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-581/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-entrance-to-the-second-half-of-dakar-was-successful.html Both crews of the North Bohemian Renault team of the MKR Technology workshop coped well with beginning of the second half of the 44th Dakar. Pilot Gert Huzink completed the 7th stage in the sixth fastest time, his colleague Pascal de Baar finished thirteenth. Sun, 09 Jan 2022 20:45:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-579/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/both-crews-finish-totally-satisfied.html Elite five again! The Dutch driver of the North Bohemian truck of the MKR Technology team, Gert Huzink, finished the 6th stage of the Dakar Rally in the fifth fastest time the day before the day off and is showing the qualities of his hybrid special truck. His colleague Pascal de Baar was also successful, so both Renaults are now in top 20 in the overall standings. Sat, 08 Jan 2022 09:04:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-577/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/technicians-repaired-pascals-truck-both-trucks-continue.html North Bohemian technicians of the MKR Technology recorded an incredible performance at the Dakar. Overnight, they were able to repair the heavily damaged Renault of Dutch pilot Pascal de Baar. He went in tear of joy when he was able to enter today's 5th stage a bit unexpectedly. Thu, 06 Jan 2022 20:56:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-575/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/stellar-huzink-with-a-hybrid-in-the-top-five.html The North Bohemian truck from the MKR Technology workshop recorded the best result so far in the 4th stage of Dakar. Dutch pilot Gert Huzink with his hybrid special truck finished the longest stage of this year in the fifth best time. However, his colleague de Baar had no reason to celebrate, as he remained damaged in the middle of the stage after a hard impact. Thu, 06 Jan 2022 05:12:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-573/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/rain-shortened-the-third-fast-stage.html The North Bohemian truck from MKR Technology closed the top 10 during Tuesday's 3rd stage. While pilot Pascal de Baar finished his truck on tenth position in the shortened fast stage, his partner Gert Huzink was three places down in the ranking. Wed, 05 Jan 2022 05:04:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-571/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/huzink-enjoyed-the-pursuit.html Less than half an hour was the gap between both North Bohemian Renaults and the winner of the 2nd Dakar stage. The Dakar was heavily affected by rain, which required a change in the program. Instead of the marathon part, the crews moved to the next bivouac, which both crews were happy about, and Gert Huzink took full advantage of this. Mon, 03 Jan 2022 21:10:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-569/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/huzink-was-stopped-by-a-broken-pipe-de-baar-just-behind-the-top-ten.html Dakar is showing right from the very beginning that this year's 44th edition will be no walk in a park. While the hybrid special in the 1B stage was slowed down by a broken pipe to intercooler, the second North Bohemian Renault got 15-minute penalty and dropped out of top ten. However, both special trucks from MKR Technology will continue to fight all the pitfalls. Sun, 02 Jan 2022 22:30:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-567/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/both-trucks-started-the-dakar-in-the-top-ten.html A pair of North Bohemian trucks of Mario Kress started the 44th annual Dakar Rally in the top ten. The pilot of the hybrid special truck Gert Huzink finished sixth, his colleague de Baar finished tenth. Sat, 01 Jan 2022 17:47:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-565/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/dakar-starts-with-two-mkr-technology-trucks.html The famous Dakar is here! For the third time in Saudi Arabia, the 44th edition of the world's most famous rally will start on Saturday. And Mario Kress' North Bohemian trucks will be there. This year, the MKR Technology team has prepared two special Renault trucks under the flag of the Dutch Riwald Dakar team. Fri, 31 Dec 2021 18:13:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-563/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-last-stage-brought-victory-renault.html The North Bohemian team closed this year's Rally Morocco with a victory. The truck of the Dutch pilot Gert Huzink from Riwald Dakar team finished the final 5th stage in the fastest time and overall got second position. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:23:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-561/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/after-problems-huzink-is-winning-again.html After technical problems in the 3rd stage, Gert Huzink, the pilot of the North Bohemian truck from the workshop of the MKR Technology team, is winning again. He completely owned the penultimate stage. Wed, 13 Oct 2021 06:24:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-559/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/huzink-did-not-want-to-take-any-risks-he-returned-from-the-stage-earlier.html Pilot Gert Huzink demonstrated a huge degree of self-reflection during the 3rd stage of the Rally Morocco. He and his crew did not want to risk more damage to the equipment, so he returned deliberately to the bivouac earlier from the first place. Tue, 12 Oct 2021 06:30:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-557/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/huzink-finishes-second-after-the-largest-dunes.html A North Bohemian truck from the workshop of Mario Kress took a silver position in the 2nd stage of the Moroccan rally. Pilot Gert Huzink crossed the finish line less than five minutes behind the Czech winner Martin Macík. Mon, 11 Oct 2021 06:49:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-555/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/huzink-wins-the-first-stage-of-the-rally-morocco.html With a half-hour lead over the second truck, North Bohemian truck from the MKR Technology workshop wins the introductory stage of the Rally Morocco. In hot weather, the Dutch pilot Gert Huzink left behind the Czech driver Martin Macík. Sun, 10 Oct 2021 08:43:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-553/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/rally-morocco-started-with-a-prologue.html The MKR Technology team started strong on the Rally Morocco. In the introductory short prologue, Gert Huzink, the Dutch pilot of the North Bohemian truck, finished in the second best time. However, the quick prologue only determined the starting order of Saturday's 1st stage. Sat, 09 Oct 2021 08:32:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-551/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-north-bohemian-dakar-special-hurried-to-morocco.html MKR Technology goes wild! A quick decision and a quick move to Morocco followed the tests of the Dakar truck of the MKR Technology team last week in Poland. Therefore, this Friday, the North Bohemian racing special truck will be toeing the line of the next edition of Rally Morocco. Thu, 07 Oct 2021 14:29:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-549/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-second-battery-will-increase-performance-and-reduce-emissions.html The North Bohemian team MKR Technology has completed another intensive testing of Dakar trucks. Last week, the designers spent several days on a sandy surface in Poland. And the main goal of testing of the hybrid special truck was to focus on improving suspension, improving cooling and, in particular, increasing performance and reducing emissions. Team boss Mario Kress is excited about the new challenges. Mon, 06 Sep 2021 14:03:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-547/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/kozlovsky-finishes-sixth-at-the-silk-way-rally.html It is over. The 11th edition of the Silk Way Rally had a very unusual development this year and will go down in history for several reasons. The race course was shortened by half, Russian Sotnikov got third historic victory. However, the North Bohemian truck from MKR Technology has not been forgotten, as it jumped to the final sixth place after the final 5th stage. Tue, 06 Jul 2021 20:32:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-545/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/van-den-brink-jumped-up-in-the-ranking-after-the-marathon-part.html Just behind the elite five, the North Bohemian Renault from the MKR Technology workshop finished in the penultimate stage of the Silk Way Rally. Pilot Martin van den Brink and Kozlovský from Roudnice not only successfully tackled the marathon part, but improved by two places before the final stage as well. Mon, 05 Jul 2021 13:22:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-543/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-crews-are-in-a-temporary-bivouac-after-the-marathon-stage.html The Silk Way Rally is taking a different direction. While according to the original schedule, the crews were to cross the borders of Mongolia on Sunday, but in the end, after the decision of the organizer, they continue exclusively on Russian territory. The changed stage was eventually dominated by Russian Karginov. Martin van den Brink and Kozlovský, technician from Roudnice, finished in the top ten. Mon, 05 Jul 2021 06:17:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-541/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-rally-changes-direction.html Like a deja vu. The North Bohemian truck from MKR Technology arrived in the second stage of the Silk Way Rally in Russia on the same position as in the first stage. For the second time in a row, he was ranked eighth. The winner has not changed as the stage was once again dominated by Russian driver Sotnikov. On top of it, the race was affected by changes. Sun, 04 Jul 2021 08:55:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-539/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-silk-way-rally-started-in-russia-with-only-one-czech-truck.html The Silk Way Rally started with the only North Bohemian truck from the MKR Technology workshop with technician Daniel Kozlovský from Roudnice. After Thursday's ceremony in Omsk, Russia, the first stage took place on Friday and was dominated by this year's Dakar champion Russian Sotnikov. Renault from Chvalín finished eighth in this stage. Fri, 02 Jul 2021 19:07:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-536/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/kozlovsky-is-looking-forward-to-the-silk-way.html One of the most difficult cross country rallies in the world will start on Thursday. The famous Silk Way Rally will leave Omsk, Russia, and North Bohemian truck from the workshop of Mario Kress and the MKR Technology team will be there. In addition, Daniel Kozlovský from Roudnice will be in the cabin with the Dutch pilot Martin van den Brink. Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:19:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-535/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mkr-reduces-the-temperature-and-weight-of-their-trucks.html Speed ​​up, better manage heat, reduce weight and ensure the greatest possible comfort for the crew both during the race on unpredictable long-distance tracks and in case of necessary replacements. Such a task was set by the North Bohemian designers of Dakar trucks at their MKR Technology development center in Chvalín. And they are on track to make it. The team boss Mario Kress is satisfied with the tests of the last days. Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:14:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-533/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mario-kress-praises-the-team-after-dakar.html Elite five, that was the original plan of the MKR Technology team for this year's 43rd Dakar Rally. The best truck from Mario Kress' workshop was classified as eighth after two weeks of demanding competition, but as the best North Bohemian special truck in its category. Although the bold goal was not achieved and the race offered several challenging moments, there is a reason for satisfaction in the team. Out of the three Renault trucks sent to the most prestigious long-distance rally in the world, two reached the finish line. One in the elite ten, with on-board technician from Roudnice, and the other truck just behind the top ten. Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:20:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-531/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mkr-trucks-closed-the-dakar-in-the-top-ten.html It is over! The 43rd Dakar Rally is a thing of the past and a pair of MKR Technology trucks reached the finish line in the last stage in the elite ten. In the overall standings, the top ten just slipped to one of the trucks, but still, there will be a celebration in northern Bohemia. Daniel Kozlovský, on-board technician from Roudnice finished eighth in a truck category with Dutch pilot Martin van den Brink. This year, the best North Bohemian truck is from Kress' MKR Technology workshop. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 21:04:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-529/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-dakar-crews-are-heading-to-the-last-stage.html Daniel Kozlovský, technician from Židovice, and Dutch pilot Martin van den Brink are heading with their Renault truck for their best Dakar result. Although the situation is not really good for them to improve in the last stage, the crew is alert and the second truck from MKR Technology with Pascal de Baar is in the same situation. There is only one stage left to the much awaited finish line. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:22:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-527/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/north-bohemian-trucks-were-fighting-for-top-ten.html Trucks from the North Bohemian team MKR Technology competed for the elite ten today. The Dutch pilots of the Czech Renault trucks arrived close to each other in the 10th stage of the Dakar Rally. This time Pascal de Baar was better than Martin van den Brink. Thu, 14 Jan 2021 06:32:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-525/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/kozlovskys-crew-perfectly-coped-with-the-painful-stage.html For the second time this year, the Czech-Dutch crew of the red Renault of the Mammoet Rallysport team reached their stage best result. Daniel Kozlovský from Roudnice with pilot Martin van den Brink finished the 9th Dakar stage on seventh position. And despite a number of punctures, the second truck from Židovice with Pascal de Baar also tackled one of the most difficult stages. Wed, 13 Jan 2021 06:15:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-523/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-marathon-stage-is-over-the-crews-are-fighting-for-the-top-ten.html The two-day marathon stage of this year's Dakar is over. Two North Bohemian trucks managed its second half on Monday without any problems, as they both were competing on the edge of the top ten. However, the third truck was affected by technical difficulties in the previous stage, which made it impossible to start today's 8th stage. This is the final end for the hybrid special truck from northern Bohemia. But two Renaults by MKR Technology workshop are still successfully fighting, and Daniel Kozlovský, a technician from Roudnice, is sitting in one of them. Mon, 11 Jan 2021 21:06:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-521/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/kozlovsky-is-shrinking-after-a-jumpy-stage.html After a day off, this year's Dakar Rally has entered its second half. On Sunday's 7th stage, first part of a marathon stage started. In this part, the crews for two stages will be on their own – without their technicians. Mon, 11 Jan 2021 06:36:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-519/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/zidovice-trucks-arrived-like-a-train.html All three trucks from MKR Technology fit into the elite ten in the 6th stage of the Dakar Rally. In addition, they arrived like a train pretty much together. Before the one-day break, which will follow on Saturday, there is a great mood in the bivouac of the Czech-Dutch team. Sat, 09 Jan 2021 15:45:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-517/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/huzink-back-in-the-race.html A hybrid truck from North Bohemian Židovice returned big to the Dakar game. So all three special trucks from MKR Technology started the 5th stage of the famous rally and all three finished in a row. Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:49:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-515/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/van-den-brink-with-kozlovsky-is-7th-after-the-4th-stage.html Both Renaults from Židovice moved up one place in the overall ranking. After the 4th stage of the Dakar Rally, the Roudnice technician Kozlovsky and pilot van den Brink are now holding the seventh position. This time the crew just got into the elite ten. Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:09:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-513/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/both-trucks-from-zidovice-in-the-3rd-stage-finished-just-behind-the-top-ten.html both Renaults from Židovice finished today just outside elite ten. Martin van den Brink arrived 11th in the 3rd Dakar stage, followed by Pascal de Baar. Tue, 05 Jan 2021 18:52:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-511/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/van-den-brink-in-the-top-ten-huzink-betrayed-by-his-engine.html Martin van den Brink with on-board technician Daniel Kozlovsky from Roudnice finished the 2nd stage of the Dakar Rally again in the elite ten. But this time not only good news came from Saudi Arabia. The closely watched hybrid truck with Gert Huzink leaves the competition prematurely. The crew in the dunes was betrayed by the engine. Tue, 05 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-509/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/in-the-introductory-stony-stage-van-den-brink-finished-eighth.html Initial real Dakar stage is over. Although one of the shortest stages was on the program, the words of the organizers, that it would be one of the more difficult stages, have come true. The hard stony surface brought numerous defects to many teams, including the North Bohemian trucks from the MKR Technology team. Despite these difficulties, Martin van den Brink with the Daniel Kozlovský, on-board technician from Roudnice, finished in the top ten, and two other colleagues just a bit further down the ranking. Sun, 03 Jan 2021 21:19:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-507/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/dakar-starts-with-three-trucks-from-zidovice.html The famous Dakar started its 43rd edition. On Saturday, the crews had an introductory prologue and then a ceremonial start, during which three Židovice trucks from the MKR Technology workshop, with Daniel Kozlovský from Roudnice on board, also appeared in the spotlight. From Sunday, real racing tests will begin and the competition will start in full swing. Sun, 03 Jan 2021 09:55:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-505/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-team-has-passed-the-tests-complete-the-dakar-begins.html Done, confirmed, picked up. The MKR Technology team is completely ready for Saturday's start of the 43rd edition of Dakar Rally. Sat, 02 Jan 2021 08:28:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-503/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-dakar-crews-are-waiting-for-the-final-test.html Racing crews for the upcoming Dakar Rally arrived at the venue a week in advance. Band of technicians for all three racing trucks from the North Bohemian MKR Technology Center arrived as well. However, the final preparations before departure were full of nerves and tension brought in by strict measures related to coronavirus situation. From Sunday, the whole team is in a two-day quarantine, where it is waiting for final testing before entering the competition. Tue, 29 Dec 2020 19:45:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-501/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/kress-trucks-are-heading-for-the-dakar.html North Bohemian technology is heading for Dakar! After a very wild and demanding year, designers from MKR Technology can relax for a while. This year, team boss Mario Kress is sending a trio of Renault Trucks racing trucks to the legendary long-distance rally. These will be driven by experienced Dutch pilots. Daniel Kozlovský from Roudnice will also be on board in the cabin during the famous competition. And the goal is to reach top five. This week the machinery is being loaded and the race will start in January! Fri, 04 Dec 2020 19:51:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-499/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/testing-in-poland-made-the-fans-happy.html The North Bohemian team MKR Technology completed the last big tests before the famous Dakar. Four days of hard testing in sandy conditions in Poland showed the team's readiness for the next edition. Now all that remains is to fine-tune the details and wait. Tue, 13 Oct 2020 07:41:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-497/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mrk-extended-its-cooperation-with-mammoet.html The North Bohemian team MKR Technology is preparing a completely new racing truck for the Dutch pilot Martin van den Brink. The team around Mario Kress signed a new three-year contract with the driver of the Mammoet Rallysport team, so both parties can continue to work on the development of the Dakar special truck. Tue, 29 Sep 2020 20:36:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-495/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-mkr-technology-team-is-testing-and-preparing-a-number-of-innovations.html The North Bohemian design team MKR Technology finished its first big tests. In the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic, the team is calmly preparing for the new year of the Dakar Rally. The team has managed to move to new premises, is building another special truck and is preparing a new project and gradually improving its hybrid racing truck. Tue, 15 Sep 2020 20:22:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-493/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/42nd-dakar-has-brought-many-premieres.html Many firsts. This is one of the ways to summarize this year's 42nd edition of the world's most prestigious long-distance rally. Dakar took place for the first time in Saudi Arabia, the North Bohemian MKR Technology team built the first hybrid truck in the world and all the special trucks from the Židovice technology centre successfully reached the finish line for the first time. Mario Kress, the team leader, was therefore obviously satisfied after arriving in the Czech Republic. Tue, 04 Feb 2020 10:01:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-490/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/all-trucks-are-at-the-dakar-finish-for-the-first-time.html It's Over! The 42nd edition of the world's most prestigious rally reached the finish line and the complete line-up of four North Bohemian Renaults from the MKR Technology team reached the finish as well. At the start line, there was a quartet of trucks, which can start celebrating in the finish at Qiddiya. Although this time they failed to get the desired stage podium, it was not their goal with new technology. So in the end the Czech-Dutch formation has a reason to celebrate. MRK Technology is the first in the world to build a hybrid truck in Dakar, but also made it to the finish line. Sat, 18 Jan 2020 06:48:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-489/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-quartet-of-north-bohemian-renaults-is-heading-to-the-last-stage.html All four North Bohemian trucks from MKR Technology handled again the very penultimate difficult stage of this year's 42nd Dakar Rally. What is more, both riders of the Dutch Riwald Dakar team brought their trucks in the top ten. Fri, 17 Jan 2020 06:24:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-487/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/in-the-shortened-stage-huzink-just-below-the-podium.html Due to safety reasons, the organizers prematurely terminated the 10th stage of the Dakar Rally. With a risk of a storm, the crews avoided the final dreaded thirty-kilometer stretch in the dunes and duly finished the marathon stage to the bivouac. However, the North Bohemian hybrid truck of Gert Huzink started the race perfectly and in the end was classified as 4th fastest truck. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 21:23:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-485/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/all-trucks-started-the-9th-stage-huzink-finished-5th.html MKR Technology team and Martin van den Brink made it! After issues with the rear differential in the 8th stage, the crew of the North Bohemian truck managed to reach the bivouac in time and start the next 9th stage as well. This time, the hybrid truck from Židovice had a great day, and crossed the finish line in fifth best time. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 06:16:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-483/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/van-den-brinks-differential-failed-in-the-dunes.html Martin van den Brink, North Bohemian truck driver, got a dose of bad luck. His Renault was affected by issues with differential in Stage 8 of the Dakar Rally and remained trapped in sand dunes for several long hours. Tue, 14 Jan 2020 08:12:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-481/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/dakar-entered-its-second-half.html This year's 42nd Dakar Rally has entered its second half. The winner of the day was Andrej Karginov, but Martin van den Brink with the North Bohemian truck was sixth and lost to him less than ten minutes. Mon, 13 Jan 2020 06:38:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-479/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/crisis-comes-with-the-sixth-stage.html Only bad news are coming to MKR Technology's tent. The sixth day of the Dakar Rally can be easily described as a disaster. However, the crews of four North Bohemian Renaults have not given up, and despite all the misfortunes, they have all arrived in the bivouac in Riyadh, where they spend a well-deserved and much sought free day. Sat, 11 Jan 2020 08:31:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-477/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/van-den-brink-in-stage-5-on-7th-position.html All four North Bohemian Renaults finished the very heavy difficult stage unscathed. Although each of the crews of special trucks from Židovice not only had to fight with a number of defects, van den Brink’s truck in Russian-dominated fifth stage eventually reached the seventh fastest time. Fri, 10 Jan 2020 06:39:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-475/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-hybrid-took-fifth-place-in-stage-4.html Kress trucks are in top ten again. And this time it was the most watched truck, the hybrid, who made the news. The North Bohemian truck by MKR Technology team came in 5th position in the 4th stage of Dakar. Thu, 09 Jan 2020 06:24:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-473/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/firefighters-rushed-on-4th-place.html Richard de Groot, a pilot of North Bohemian truck by MKR Technology, achieved a fantastic success. Firemen Dakar team rider finished the third stage on a surprising fourth position. And in such a tough competition, it is a big thing for the Dutch “firemen”. The other three special trucks from Židovice were doing great as well. Tue, 07 Jan 2020 19:43:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-471/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/de-baar-and-van-den-brink-finished-in-the-top-ten.html Two North Bohemian Renaults finished in the second leg of the Dakar Rally in the top ten. Pilots Pascal de Baar and Martin van den Brink in second leg with demanding navigation got eighth, and ninth place respectively. Thanks to this result the former one reached the top ten in overall ranking. All four special truck from Židovice are in the finish line without any major scars. Mon, 06 Jan 2020 17:49:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-469/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/dakar-started-really-hard.html The 42nd Dakar Rally started with full power. While in the previous years the opening stage was rather symbolic, this year the organizers promised one of the most difficult races in the history of the race and the crews could feel this fact from the first kilometres. The demanding course has taken its toll on many favourites. North Bohemian trucks by MKR Technology were fighting their way with the pitfalls of the course, but it didn't work out to make the podium. Mon, 06 Jan 2020 06:48:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-467/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/dakar-will-kick-off-on-sunday-with-four-renaults-from-zidovice.html The legendary Dakar Rally will start this weekend. For the first time, the crews will race in Saudi Arabia, where the most prestigious long distance race after nine years in South America is moving. The MKR Technology team also moved to the venue on Friday night. The North Bohemian team of technicians around Mario Kress has prepared a race quartet for the rally, including the world's first hybrid to start in the famous competition. Fri, 03 Jan 2020 08:51:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-465/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-hybrid-won-preproloog.html All four North Bohemian racing trucks from the MKR Technology team have taken part in this spectacular introduction. At the weekend, the quartet of Dakar special trucks showed their full potential during the traditional Preproloog event in Holland. This year was quite different and, in many ways, surpassed earlier years. The event changed venue from autodrome in Valkenswaard to Duynenwater. And this time the fans of the famous rally really got what they wanted. In addition, everyone was thrilled by Kress' first hybrid truck in the world, as it dominated the exhibition race. Wed, 27 Nov 2019 20:21:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-463/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/riwald-team-very-satisfied-with-hybrid-truck.html The Renault Truck C460 Hybrid Edition has been rigorously tested in recent times by the Riwald Dakar Team and the MKR, the truck's developer. Testing took place last week on a track with a loose sand surface. A few weeks before, there were already a number of test days in France, but on hard fast tracks. The different types of subsurface have been specifically selected by the Riwald Dakar Team to simulate as much as possible the likely stages of Dakar 2020 in Saudi Arabia. Wed, 20 Nov 2019 07:35:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-461/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/we-will-send-a-quartet-of-trucks-to-dakar-including-the-hybrid.html North Bohemian MKR Technology team is arming for Dakar 2020. And this year will be truly extraordinary. For the first time in history, the team will send a quartet of its racing trucks and for the first time ever, a hybrid truck will start at the most prestigious long-distance rally race. This was unveiled by Mario Kress design team last week in Holland in a in a world's première. Wed, 16 Oct 2019 10:05:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-458/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/world-first-riwald-dakar-team-to-dakar-with-hybrid-truck.html The Riwald Dakar Team and Czech partner MKR Technology, have been working hard for months on the development of an entirely new and unique concept; a hybrid off-road truck. The project is supported by partners - ZF Friedrichshafen - Renault Trucks - Hendrickson - AxleTech - Eurol. The Renault Trucks C460 Hybrid Edition was unveiled on Friday 27 September. Fri, 27 Sep 2019 20:13:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-457/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mario-kress-is-building-a-new-dakar-special-in-zidovice.html First images of secret project of MKR Technology from North Bohemia went round the world. Team chief designer, Mario Kress, has now confirmed that the team is building a brand new special truck for Dakar in their technology centre in Židovice. Wed, 24 Jul 2019 20:57:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-455/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/van-den-brink-finished-fourth-in-silk-way-rally.html It's over! Racing trucks crossed the finish line. This year's Silk Way Rally ends. Only Martin van den Brink, pilot of the North Bohemian Renault from MKR Technology, could compete with the domination of Russian Kamaz trucks. He finished 6th in the last 10th stage on the 6th place and has taken 4th place in overall standings. Tue, 16 Jul 2019 15:41:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-453/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/van-den-brink-has-only-last-stage-of-the-silk-way-to-go.html Only one stage is left until the end of this year's Silk Way Rally. The penultimate 9th stage, Martin van den Brink, the pilot of the North Bohemian truck, finished in fourth position and is on the same position in the overall standings. This has around five hundred kilometers. Tue, 16 Jul 2019 04:52:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-451/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/chinese-stage-changes-overall-ranking.html On the weekend, the Silk Way Rally crews moved to China. And there were things happening! In Sunday's 8th stage, the Belarussian leader Viazovich took a tumble and lost his leading position. The North Bohemian truck with Martin van den Brink finished sixth and moved just below the overall podium due to this incident. Sun, 14 Jul 2019 19:00:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-449/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/van-den-brink-finished-in-the-6th-stage-just-below-the-podium.html The North Bohemian truck from MKR Technology finished just below the podium. Friday's sixth stage of the Silk Way Rally was piloted by Martin van den Brink in the fourth fastest time and continues to rank fifth. Sat, 13 Jul 2019 12:44:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-447/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/five-is-the-number-in-stage-five-on-silk-way-for-mkr.html Five was the key number on Thursday the North Bohemian MKR Technology team on the Silk Way Rally. In the 5th stage, the pilot Martin van den Brink arrived fifth and is fifth in the overall standings. Thu, 11 Jul 2019 18:41:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-445/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/van-den-brink-was-in-stage-4-held-back-by-punctures.html Belarussian riders with MAZ owned the 4th stage of Silk Way Rally. The North Bohemian truck from MKR Technology was hot on their heels, but a pair of punctures slowed down the pilot Martin van den Brink. He reached the finished in eight fastest time. Wed, 10 Jul 2019 19:09:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-443/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/van-den-brink-finished-fifth-in-stage-3.html Russian Karginov dominated the third stage of the Silk Way Rally. In the most demanding long-distance race of the world, the Dutch pilot of North Bohemian truck Martin van den Brink dealt with the special section in fifth best time. He is fourth overall. Wed, 10 Jul 2019 06:15:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-441/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-silk-road-brought-bronze-on-the-second-day.html The North Bohemian truck by MKR Technology got bronze in the second stage of the Silk Way Rally. In addition, Dutch pilot Martin van den Brink moved to fourth place in the overall leaderboard. Belarusian driver Viazovich go another victory and is in overall lead. Mon, 08 Jul 2019 17:45:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-439/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-silk-way-rally-started-with-fifth-place.html North Bohemian truck from MKR Technology team started this year's Silk Way Rally with a fifth place. Belarussian Viazovich won the opening short stage from Irkutsk to Baikal. Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:38:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-437/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-north-bohemian-truck-also-leaves-for-the-silk-way-rally.html One of the world's longest and most difficult rallies - the famous Silk Way - will start this weekend in Russia this weekend. Truck from the workshop of the North Bohemian engineer team, MKR Technology, will be on the start line as well. The Dutch pilot Martin van den Brink will driving it. Fri, 05 Jul 2019 11:02:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-435/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/morocco-ended-with-victory-and-tears.html With victory, but with tears and disappointment as well. Exactly this way ended 11th edition of the Morocco Desert Challenge. In the last eighth stage, the North-Bohemian truck with Gert Huzink was able to win, but the second special truck with Martin van den Brink was not successful, and the truck from Židovice finished just outside the podium in the overall standings. Little was needed, and the crew would end up silver. Sun, 21 Apr 2019 06:29:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-433/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/after-bronze-van-den-brink-moves-to-second-place.html Both North-Bohemian trucks from MKR Technology finished in the elite five in the penultimate 7th stage of the Morocco Desert Challenge. Pilot Martin van den Brink is bronze, Gert Huzink fifth. Sat, 20 Apr 2019 21:15:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-431/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/van-den-brink-is-already-third-overall.html The pilot Martin van den Brink finishes in the elite five again. However, in overall standings, he is third after stage 6 of the Morocco Desert Challenge. His compatriot Huzink is in the top ten. Fri, 19 Apr 2019 20:30:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-429/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mkr-truck-dominated-the-5th-stage-in-morocco.html MKR Technology celebrates another victory in the Morocco Desert Challenge. Gert Huzink, the Dutch pilot of North-Bohemian truck took gold in stage 5. The second special truck with Roudnice-born Kozlovský finished third with minimal loss. Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:28:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-427/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-crew-experienced-a-7g-overload.html The North-Bohemian truck from MKR Technology's workshop made into top five in Morocco Desert Challenge. The crew with pilot Martin van den Brink and technician Daniel Kozlovsky from Roudnice had to slow down at the end of the stage because of dropping pressure in one of the front wheels, so she they lost valuable minutes. Stage 4 was very extreme. Wed, 17 Apr 2019 15:06:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-425/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/in-the-third-stage-huzink-finished-fourth.html It almost seemed that one of the North-Bohemian trucks would end up on a podium position on Morocco Desert Challenge. In the end pilot Gert Huzink took fourth place in the third stage. Martin van den Brink with on-board technician Daniel Kozlovsky from Roudnice crossed the finished line two positions back in the results. Tue, 16 Apr 2019 06:55:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-423/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/punctured-tires-slowed-down-the-leading-truck.html They went for the podium again, but the punctured tires stopped them. The crew of the North-Bohemian truck with the on-board mechanic from Roudnice took tenth position in the second stage of Morocco Desert Challenge. Mon, 15 Apr 2019 09:10:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-421/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mkr-gets-a-double-in-the-opening-leg.html Total sensation! North-Bohemian MKR Technology team could not have wanted a better start. Both Dakar specials dominated the opening stage of the Morocco Desert Challenge. Martin van den Brink with the on-board mechanic Daniel Kozlovsky from Roudnice came got gold and Gert Huzink passed finished line on second place just a few seconds behind. Sun, 14 Apr 2019 15:46:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-419/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/desert-challenge-starts-in-morocco.html New roadbooks, new bivouacs and 8 new stages. This year's 11th edition of the Morocco Desert Challenge will be completely different. However, the concept is the same - the crews go coast to coast, they start at the Atlantic coast this Saturday and finish exactly one week later at the Mediterranean Sea. Two trucks from North-Bohemian team MKR Technology will be there. Sat, 13 Apr 2019 08:01:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-417/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/we-are-going-on-says-mario-kress-with-a-fighting-spirit.html Sand, sand and sand once again, accidents on a daily basis, technology under unbelievable pressure. This year's Dakar was unusually extreme and it is no surprise that a number of Bedouin adepts did not make it. Bad luck did not spare North-Bohemian trucks from MKR Technology team. Mon, 04 Feb 2019 11:49:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-413/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/nikolaev-won-the-dakar-gold-hat-trick.html It's done! This year's 41st edition of the world's most famous long-distance rally is over. The organizers promised one of the toughest Dakars in history and a number of crews, including the North-Bohemian design team, would certainly confirm this. Out of forty one trucks only fourteen made it to Lima. Those who were more fortunate could continue in the second week of the race at least in the "little" Dakar. And in it was Gert Huzink with the Renault from Židovice, who was the third fastest truck out of these. Fri, 18 Jan 2019 12:01:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-410/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/van-kasteren-was-stopped-technical-problems.html This is like a bad dream. The penultimate stage of the 41st Dakar rally become a Nemesis for the North-Bohemian MKR Technology truck, piloted by Dutch driver Janus van Kasteren. In the 9th stage, technical problems with his engine forced him to stop. On the contrary, Gert Huzink got to know what is like to “take a headspin". But, unlike van Kasteren, he finished the stage. Thu, 17 Jan 2019 20:22:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-408/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/van-kasteren-got-his-result-of-a-lifetime.html Janus van Kasteren, the Dutch driver of the North-Bohemian Renault truck, scored his best Dakar result in the 8th stage. In this difficult stage he finished on sixth position and overall is still just behind the top ten. With just stages to go, overall classification has a new leader. Wed, 16 Jan 2019 09:32:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-406/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-treacherous-dunes-in-the-7th-imprisoned-many-crews.html The crews of the 41st Dakar rally have made it through the toughest stage. The Dutchman de Rooy coped the best with treacherous dunes of 7th stage, but his fellow countryman Janus van Kasteren driving a Renault truck from Židovice did a great job and only just stay outside top ten. Tue, 15 Jan 2019 12:09:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-403/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/dakar-turns-into-second-half.html This year's Dakar Rally has switched to its second half. The crews had a day off in South America on a weekend, which they used to regroup and recover and, above all, to repair the machinery which was under a big strain in the previous week. The Sunday 6th stage had the biggest mileage, but it has not spared anyone. Mon, 14 Jan 2019 13:39:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-401/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/dakar-turns-into-hell.html The Marathon part of the Dakar for many has become literal hell. MKR Technology teams of North Bohemia had to fight big troubles in the 5th stage. The organizers even had to shorten the stage due to security reasons. Everybody is looking forward to the planned rest day, which is coming on Saturday. Sat, 12 Jan 2019 17:32:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-399/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/both-trucks-in-4thstage-finished-in-top-ten.html Both North Bohemian Renault trucks from MKR Technology finished in top ten in the 4th stage of the Dakar rally. The crews have prepared a solid ground for the demanding marathon part, where everyone has to rely solely on themselves without the support of a mechanical team. Excellent position also meant an overall shift. Fri, 11 Jan 2019 07:02:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-397/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/van-kasteren-finishes-sixth-in-the-3rd-stage.html Dutch pilot of the North Bohemian truck Janus van Kasteren got a great result. In the 3rd stage of the Dakar rally he arrived in the sixth fastest time and climbed into TOP 10 in the overall standings. The stage was another extreme stage in the dunes, where many great riders lost their chances for a solid result. Thu, 10 Jan 2019 09:44:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-395/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/van-den-brink-took-a-tumble-from-a-dune.html That it would be one of the toughest Dakars that the crews have ever experienced, organizers were promising before it even began. Martin van den Brink, Dutch pilot of the North Bohemian truck, felt it on his own and literally took a tumble from one of the dunes with his racing truck. His colleagues Huzink and van Kasteren arrived in the second decade of the results. Wed, 09 Jan 2019 07:09:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-392/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/dakar-started-very-cautiously.html The famous Dakar has started and so have three trucks of the North Bohemian design team of MKR Technology. All Renaults from Židovice led by Dutch pilots van den Brink, van Kasteren and Huzink, have finished after a cautious initial drive with a minimal loss on the top ten. Tue, 08 Jan 2019 05:45:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-391/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mkr-trucks-are-ready-for-the-start-of-the-dakar.html The 41st edition of the Dakar Rally is here. Three of the North-Bohemian trucks by the MKR Technology team are fully prepared and the world's most prestigious race can begin. The sharp start is scheduled for Monday and the finish is again in the capital of Peru after ten stages. Sun, 06 Jan 2019 20:33:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-389/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/machines-from-northern-bohemia-are-heading-to-41st-dakar-rally.html Another edition of the most prestigious rally of the world is coming. In the French port of Le Havre, all the machinery has already embarked on a ship and will be on a journey to South America for a month. The 41st edition of the famous Dakar kicks off on January 6th, and the North Bohemian team, MKR Technology, will again have three racing trucks to fight for the podium. Thu, 29 Nov 2018 06:46:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-387/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/trucks-took-guests-in-a-quarry.html More than six hundred guests from Europe, Russia and Qatar experienced the feelings of Dakar crew. 4th edition of Renault Trucks & MKR Technology Adventure days 2018 took place in the past week. This unique event took place in Czech for the first time. Dakar racing special trucks by Mario Kress design team from Northern Bohemia were introduced near Kosov quarry near Beroun. Fri, 14 Sep 2018 11:43:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-385/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/van-den-brink-wins-the-final-stage-of-the-silk-way-rally.html End is good, all is good. The MKR Technology North Bohemian truck driver is a sensational winner of the final stage of this year's Silk Way Rally in Russia. Martin van den Brink proved that if he did not have an initial technical problems with a turned-over wheel, he could aspire for the highest positions. In the final stage, he also left all the Kamaz trucks behind. Sat, 28 Jul 2018 15:29:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-383/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/van-den-brink-adds-eighth-place-this-time-on-silk-way.html Martin van den Brink lost an hour and half in the 5th stage of the Silk Way Rally. The Dutch pilot of the North Bohemian truck took eighth place this time. The program offered the longest special section of this year, and the crews were tested indeed again. Thu, 26 Jul 2018 08:53:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-380/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/van-den-brink-adds-another-silver-on-silk-way.html Fifty-nine seconds prevented the North Bohemian truck from a victory at the Silk Way Rally. Renault Trucks by MKR Technology with pilot Martin van den Brink arrived again in the 4th leg on silver position. Wed, 25 Jul 2018 08:27:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-378/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/van-den-brink-took-silver-on-silk-way-for-his-birthday.html The driver of the North Bohemian truck from the MKR Technology team Martin van den Brink is finally delighted. In the 3rd stage of the Russian Silk Way Rally he jumped to the podium. This time he took silver position, which he took as a present for 48th birthday after all the bad luck. Mon, 23 Jul 2018 21:07:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-376/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-silk-way-rally-started-with-problems.html This is like a horror movie. First of all, this year's Silk Way Rally has been suddenly shortened for only a week, and just before the start, the Dutch driver, Gert Huzink, was forced due to family circumstances not to start. And on Saturday's first stage, technical problems of his colleague Martin van den Brink tore his dream of a good overall location to pieces. As if nothing could go according to original plans. But the team is not giving up. Mon, 23 Jul 2018 10:19:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-374/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-silk-way-rally-is-launched.html Only Martin van den Brink's truck was introduced on Friday at the Silk Way Rally ceremony in Russia. Pilot Gert Huzink had to cancel his start at the last minute due to family reasons and leave Russia for home. At this year's Silk Road, only one truck from North Bohemian MKR Technology team will be fighting for win. Sat, 21 Jul 2018 18:53:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-372/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/silk-way-will-take-place-only-in-russia.html This year’s edition of Silk Way Rally will be completely different. Last year, the racers had to go through three states, this year they will spend in Russia completely. The race was shortened from original two weeks into just one week. This will make the fight for victory more intense. Team MKR Technology from Northern Bohemia will send two trucks to this year Silk Way Rally. Thu, 12 Jul 2018 06:00:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-370/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/in-eight-moroccan-stages-mkr-team-got-twelve-podium-placings.html Golden hattrick on Morocco Desert Challenge for MKR Technology team was not happening this year, but the gap was very small – less than 24 minutes. Truck of the Renault Trucks team with Dutch pilot Martin van den Brink finished second after two years of victory. Majority of stage wins confirms that anniversary 10th year belonged to those exceptionally successful. Wed, 25 Apr 2018 08:54:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-368/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/to-conclude-morocco-van-kasteren-adds-a-gold.html The last stage and also the last victory. Trucks of the north Bohemian team scored well again in Morocco. Two of the pilots got a podium position of the last 8thstage and the third one was right after them. For the overall win, twenty three minutes were missing that Martin van den Brink could not eliminate any more. Sun, 22 Apr 2018 19:21:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-366/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/van-den-brink-gets-a-golden-hattrick-in-morocco.html Pilot of the north Bohemian truck, Martin van den Brink, gets a golden hattrick. The Dutchman dominated also the last but one 7thstage of Morocco Desert Challenge and it is his third win on this difficult rally this year. He again managed to reduce slightly the lead of the overall leader, but almost half an hour is still a large difference before the final stage. Sun, 22 Apr 2018 07:25:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-364/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/van-den-brink-gains-another-gold.html Martin van den Brink is gold again. The Dutch pilot in the cockpit of north Bohemian Renault shined in the 6thstage of Morocco Desert Challenge. In overall ranking he keeps the second position. Sat, 21 Apr 2018 07:09:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-362/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/three-north-bohemian-renaults-in-the-best-four.html Absolut fantasy! After previous technical problems the north-Bohemian trucks finished on the first two places in 5thstage of Morocco Desert Challenge. Without Aleš Loprais the Mario Kress` Renaults from Židovice could have celebrated a gold stage hattrick. The stage was won by van Kasteren, second ended Huzink and the fourth was van den Brink. Fri, 20 Apr 2018 05:25:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-360/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/with-silver-van-den-brink-completed-his-medal-collection.html Winning silver in the 4thstage, the north-Bohemian MKR Technology team completed its medal collection on Maroko Desert Challenge. The second place, up to now missing for the team, was reached by dutch pilot Martin van den Brink that was beaten only by Aleš Loprais and just due to getting stuck in the dunes. Thu, 19 Apr 2018 06:16:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-358/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/in-3rd-moroccan-stage-here-comes-bronze-position.html In third stage of Morocco Desert Challenge the North-Bohemian team had to go without victory. Thanks to Janus van Kasteren the team got bronze, his team-mate Martin van den Brink just narrowly missed the podium. Wed, 18 Apr 2018 06:45:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-356/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/second-gold-for-mkr-takes-martin-van-den-brink.html Second stage and second victory! North-Bohemian trucks are starting the Moroccan rally big. This time Martin van den Brink is happy with gold, as he totally owned the longest stage of tenth edition of Morocco Desert Challenge and moved into overall lead. Tue, 17 Apr 2018 06:53:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-354/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mkr-started-moroccan-rally-with-a-winning-tune.html First stage, first victory. MKR Technology team has started Morocco Desert Challenge rally in an excellent way. Dutch pilot Janus van Kasteren from Mammoet Rallysport team was the fastest man on the course. Martin van den Brink, his team-mate, crossed the line on bronze position. Mon, 16 Apr 2018 19:59:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-352/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/introduction-of-a-simulator-tests-in-almeria-and-then-morocco.html Presentation in Lyon, tests in Almería and attempt for golden hatrick in Morocco Desert Challenge. This is how actual programme of MKR Technology looks like. The programme started on Easter. Rally, which after big changes in the last year, has taken second position, right behind the famous Dakar and demanding Silk Way, starts next week and trio of North-bohemian trucks will try to defend their crown and get third win in a row. Thu, 05 Apr 2018 17:03:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-350/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/fans-in-sosnova-enjoyed-grand-dakar-meeting.html Czech fans of rally Dakar had a totally unique opportunity. On Sunday at the Sosnová circuit near Česká Lípa, grand meeting of Czech crews and machinery took place - all associated with the famous race. 4th edition had the strongest line-up in history, including almost complete crews of domestic participants. And MKR Technology trucks, for the first time, were part of it. Dutch pilot Martin van den Brink also paid a visit. Wed, 21 Mar 2018 13:23:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-348/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/gerd-huzink-finished-seventh-in-40th-edition-of-dakar.html It’s over! 40th edition of Dakar Rally is history. In the end Russian driver Eduard Nikolaev took the win, but north-bohemian truck from MKR Technology team has done a great job. The truck driven by Gerd Huzink took seventh place in the ranking. Two Czech trucks made to the top 10 - the one by MKR and fifth overall with Martin Macík. Sun, 21 Jan 2018 07:39:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-345/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/penultimate-den-at-dakar-and-huzink-is-eighth.html Anniversary Dakar heading to finish! Teams have just tackled penultimate stage into finishing city of Córdoba, where Dakar will close this edition on Saturday. In 13th stage, despite technical problems, north-bohemian MKR Technology truck with Gerd Huzink has managed to climb into overall 8th place. Sat, 20 Jan 2018 14:08:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-343/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/after-the-longest-stage-huzink-in-on-the-ninth-place.html During the 12th racing day the teams of Dakar Rally had to handle a longest timed stage. Russian Nikolajev returned to the overall lead after a day spent lower in the ranking. But his lead is just a single second. Gerd Huzink, riding a north Bohemian Renault Trucks special already aimed to the podium, but he was blocked by a punctured tire. Fri, 19 Jan 2018 08:17:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-341/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/van-kasteren-did-not-make-it-to-the-start-huzink-ranked-as-a-fifth.html Both good and bad news came to the designer team of MKR Technology during the 11th stage of Dakar Rally. While Janus van Kasteren`s truck did not manage to get to the start of the stage due to technical issues, the situation was saved by Gerd Huzink ranking as a fifth in the difficult stage. Thu, 18 Jan 2018 08:17:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-339/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/tenth-dakar-stage-shuffles-the-overall-ranking-huzink-is-10th.html There is no easy stage on this year`s Dakar! The 10th race stage tested the technique and limits of human abilities. The teams talk about real purgatory; the ranking shuffles. While the pilot of north Bohemian MKR Technology truck, Gerd Huzink, entered the top ten, a lot of doubts is with pilot Janus van Kasteren due to his technical problems with transmission. Wed, 17 Jan 2018 12:49:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-337/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/extreme-dakar-is-lead-by-the-weather-the-teams-move-to-salta.html Extreme follows an extreme. This year`s Dakar Rally shows, why it is considered to be the world`s most difficult distant competition. And the organizers really tried. There is no resting stage, technique and people suffer, they get nothing for free and this is what the teams actually like. Also the 8th stage on Sunday was one of the most difficult. The trucks from north-Bohemian MKR Technology dealt with the problems successfully, though they lost some time. Mon, 15 Jan 2018 09:39:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-335/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/a-day-off-was-followed-by-a-marathon-stage.html Dakar comes to its second half after a day off on Friday, and again in a big style. During the 7th stage the teams not only reached high altitude, but what is more, they have to manage without external help. The stage is in the mode of so called ‘marathon’, which means that for two days everyone relies on themselves only. Sun, 14 Jan 2018 09:29:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-333/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/van-den-brink-with-kozlovsky-are-really-out.html High hopes had the fans of Dutch-Czech team with Martin van den Brink and on-board technician Daniel Kozlovský. After news of dropping out before 5th stage of Rally Dakar their truck from northern Bohemia from MKR Technology centre totally unexpectedly appeared on the start list of 6th stage on Thursday, which they have finished in the TOP 10. But then their hopes died. Their team is really out from this edition of Dakar. Sat, 13 Jan 2018 20:27:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-331/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/all-three-mkr-trucks-started-the-6th-stage-of-dakar.html 6th stage of Rally Dakar took place in a very strange atmosphere. Truck driven by Martin van den Brink, which had stayed in the dunes the day before and had not made the start of fifth stage, was allowed to start. So all three north-bohemian trucks designed by MKR Technology finished this stage. Janus van Kasteren finished in top 10. Fri, 12 Jan 2018 15:14:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-329/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/dakar-is-destroying-teams-in-5th-stage-as-well.html Never-ending sand and hard dunes. Dakar is still beating hard all the competitors. For north-bohemian trucks designed by MKR Technology Gert Huzink is saving the situation. He has just missed the top 10 in 5th stage. Mammoet Rallysport teams are having heaps of bad luck. Thu, 11 Jan 2018 07:17:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-327/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/dakar-in-its-4th-stage-tried-to-stop-czech-truck-as-well.html Anniversary 40th edition of The Dakar is extremely difficult. Even the biggest favourites are fighting with its traps. Dakar ended prematurely for many teams. Fourth racing day tried to drop out north-bohemian truck designed by MKR Technology as well. While Gerd Huzink finished on a fantastic fifth position, van den Brink perforated his oil tank and is trying to find a way out of the dunes. Even quick assistance with van Kasteren could not tow him to bivouac. The teams are not giving up and are trying to keep fighting. Wed, 10 Jan 2018 09:50:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-325/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/dakar-is-hitting-the-teams-hard-mkr-after-3rd-stage-are-around-top-10.html Organizers are not holding it back. This edition of Rally Dakar is extremely difficult right from the first stages. 3rd stage was no exception - vehicles going in somersaults and flips or early drop-outs were not uncommon. Trio of north-bohemian trucks designed by MKR Technology finished in the TOP 10. Van Kasteren finished seventh, Huzink eighth, followed by Martin van den Brink with on-board technician Kozlovský from Roudnice nad Labem, Czech republic. Tue, 09 Jan 2018 07:54:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-323/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/kozlovsky-in-2nd-stage-of-dakar-suffered-as-never-before.html Very hard stage on 40th edition of Rally Dakar right on the second day. Sandy route took its toll on the whole racing field and some of the racers said it was the hardest stage they ever experienced. This was backed up by a number of accidents. But trucks from North Bohemia went successfully through. The best of Renault Trucks with van den Brink and Kozlovský, technician from Roudnice nad Labem took eighth position. Mon, 08 Jan 2018 05:33:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-321/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/martin-van-den-brink-silver-at-the-dakar-prologue.html Totally sensational start of 40th edition of Rally Dakar for MKR Technology from North Bohemia. Truck with Dutch pilot Martin van den Brink and Daniel Kozlovský, a technician from Roudnice nad Labem, Czech republic took silver in the first stage. Aleš Loprais won with a gap of twenty seconds. Sun, 07 Jan 2018 08:19:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-319/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/anniversary-dakar-starts-with-3-mkr-technology-trucks.html Renowned Dakar is here! Anniversary 40th edition of the most famous long distance race in the world will start this weekend. Nine thousand kilometres is waiting for the racers and they will travel from Peru through Bolivia over to Argentina. Three north-bohemian Renault Trucks teams from MKR Technology centre are ready at the starting line as well. Sat, 06 Jan 2018 11:40:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-317/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/machinery-sailing-to-dakar.html All machinery is loaded and there is no way back. MKR Technology is heading for its another Dakar. That is marked by number four. Team of designers from north Bohemia will participate in the 40th edition of most prestigious rally in the world for 4th time. Party around Mario Kress this time prepared a trio of race trucks, which are now on a ship bound to South America. Mon, 11 Dec 2017 09:47:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-315/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mkr-technology-introduces-3-trucks-for-dakar-2018.html Preparations culminate. Only a couple of days before the departure for Rally Dakar gets real. Team presentations and crews’ introductions for the renowned rally are filling the programme nowadays. Start of the rally itself is scheduled for January, but all the machinery is setting off for South America on the last weekend of November. MKR Technology, designer team from northern Bohemia is sending a trio of trucks driven by Dutch pilots to fight for the Bedouin trophy. A local element, Daniel Kozlovský from Roudnice, will be present on board as well. Mon, 13 Nov 2017 07:21:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-313/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mkr-tested-in-alps.html High altitude and a lack of oxygen. Two interconnected elements which have a major impact on the performance of an engine. The upocoming Dakar event will take place exactly in conditions like that and the MKR Technology take no chances in getting ready for it. That is why the constructors’ team from the North of Bohemia and their Dakar special ventured to the French Alps for some proper stress testing. Sat, 28 Oct 2017 10:46:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-311/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/defect-spoils-chaces-of-defending-win-at-oilibya-rally.html Unofortunately, the MKR Technology team has not been meant to complete a goldren hattrick at the OiLibya Rally. The plan has been spoilt by a technical defect of the engine, and so Martin van den Brink and his crew were forced to end the Morocco rally prematurely. Tue, 10 Oct 2017 06:03:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-309/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mkr-reaching-for-golden-hattrick-in-morocco.html The OiLibya Rally has started, with a truck from the Czech MKR Technology team among hot candidates for victory again. This would be the team’s third win here, as the Renault Trucks specials by Mario Kress had not found a match in the two previous years of the rally. After a year-long break the Dutch pilot Martin van den Brink has set his eyes on gold. Thu, 05 Oct 2017 20:32:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-307/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/guests-from-all-over-the-world-given-ride-in-dakar-special.html Nearly eight hundred guests from twenty-three countries had the unique opportunity to enjoy a day of adventure and adrenaline with Renault Trucks specials and the MKR Technology team. In cooperation with Renault Trucks Central East, the Židovice team hosted a traditional testing event for their customers and press. Mon, 25 Sep 2017 19:58:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-305/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/silk-way-rally-ends-prematurely-for-mkr.html Like in a bad dream. The Russian Silk Way, currently known as the world’s toughest rally, has ended too soon for the MKR Technology constructors team. In leg four of the race technology decided to stop working, regardless of the prospects of a solid result that the team had until then. Unfortunately, they will not get the chance to defend the podium result from last year, as they are going back home with only one stage win. Wed, 12 Jul 2017 21:21:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-303/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/leg-three-of-silk-way-rally-tainted-by-loss.html Crews of the Czech Renault trucks will not think back happily on stage three of the Silk Way Rally. In it Martin van den Brink lost the lead and his two Dutch colleagues from the allied Riwald team virtually any chances of a solid result. Moreover, it is not yet clear whether they will be able to continue the race at all. MKR Technology’s mechanics team promised to try their best overnight to prevent the world’s toughest rally from ending prematurely for either of the two. Tue, 11 Jul 2017 10:51:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-301/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mkr-triumphs-in-leg-two-of-silk-way-rally.html Here we go again! As early as in stage of two of the challenging Silk Way Rally celebrate the MKR Technology team a win! The Dutch pilot Martin van den Brink arrived at the finishing line in Ufa in the fastest time, swiftly moving up to the lead of the overall ranking. Mon, 10 Jul 2017 08:16:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-299/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/silk-way-has-started-pascal-opens-with-7th-place.html The world’s toughest rally is under way! Among participants of the Silk Way Rally, which started in Russia on Saturday, are also Renault Trucks specials constructed by the Czech MKR Technology team. The opening - and brief - leg one saw Pascal de Baar and his crew arrive on seventh place. Sun, 09 Jul 2017 21:08:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-298/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mkr-leaving-for-russia-to-tackle-rough-silk-way-rally.html There is less than one week left before the next year of the world’s toughest rally starts. The Dakar is a legend, but the Russian Silk Way Rally tries hard to catch up with, or even exceed, its reputation and level of difficulty. Indeed, the organizers promise today that the next year will be even more attractive and competition there stronger. On the starting line there will be also three trucks of MKR Technology’s R&D centre based in the north of the Czech Republic. The one piloted by Martin van den Brink took home a bronze medal last year. Wed, 05 Jul 2017 12:27:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-295/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mkr-brought-eleven-medals-from-morocco.html The North Bohemia based MKR Technology gave an excellent performance at the Morocco Desert Challenge, a globally recognized rally which whose significance closely follows that of the famous Dakar and Russian Silk Way. Not only did the truck carrying the Roudnice based mechanic Daniel Kozlovský on the board repeat its triumph from the last year, but this time also the second special, piloted by the Dutch Huzink, made a great result. Thanks to that the Czech Renaults are taking home a fantastic double from Morocco. Mon, 01 May 2017 21:17:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-293/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/truck-from-czech-dominate-in-morocco-desert-challenge.html Even better than last year! Trucks built by the Nort Bohemia base MKR Technology have overruled the Morocco Desert Challenge rally. Not only did the Czech-Dutch crew led by the pilot Martin van den Brink and the Czech mechanic Daniel Kozlovský defend overall victory, the team of the pilot Gert Huzink added silver medal to the collection. Mon, 24 Apr 2017 12:03:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-291/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/penultimate-stage-in-morocco-sees-both-pilots-on-podium.html Also in stage six of the Morocco Desert Challenge both pilots of the North Bohemia based MKR Technology team got to the winners’ podium. Martin van den Brink finished on second and Huzink on bronze position, respectively. Sun, 23 Apr 2017 21:55:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-290/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/third-podium-double-for-mkr-in-stage-five.html MKR Technology’s trucks add yet another podium double! In stage five of the Morocco Desert Challenge the crews switched the positions they have arrived at the finishing line until now, as it was Gert Huzink on Renault Truck K520 who thrived in the demanding sand dunes. Sat, 22 Apr 2017 17:25:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-287/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/martin-celebrates-third-consecutive-gold-in-morocco.html North Bohemia’s Renault special built by MKR Technology added yet another gold at the Morocco Desert Challenge. The hattrick was recorded by the Czech-Dutch crew with the pilot Martin van den Brink in stage four, further solidifying their lead. Fri, 21 Apr 2017 22:55:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-285/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/trucks-from-north-bohemia-add-another-double-win-in-morocco.html Sensational! Crews from the North Bohemia based MKR Technology take home a second consecutive double win. Third stage of Morocco Desert Challenge has repeated the result of the second. The Dutch Martin van den Brink and his fellow countryman celebrated gold and silver medal, respectively. Moreover, the winning Renault is carrying the Roudnice based mechanic Daniel Kozlovský onboard. Thu, 20 Apr 2017 07:58:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-283/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/collection-of-medals-completed-in-two-days.html Two stages of the Morocco Desert Challenge were just enough for the Czech trucks from MKR Technology’s workshop to complete a medal collection. At the beginning the pilot Martin van den Brink, with the crew mechanic Martin van den Brink onboard, won a bronze medal. In the second stage they managed to win, as their team-mate Gert Huzink added a silver medal. All in all, stage two brought a valuable double podium to them. Wed, 19 Apr 2017 08:43:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-281/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/morocco-desert-challenge-with-zero-liaisons-this-time.html Seven new stages, seven new bivouacs. There is a great week-long adventure ahead of the participants of this year’s Morocco Desert Challenge. The trucks competing in Africa will include two from the MKR Technology’s development centre. In fact, a special from the Czech technology centre dominated the race, previously known as the Libya Rally, in 2016. Wed, 19 Apr 2017 08:41:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-280/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/both-mammoets-renaults-make-it-to-finish-at-dakar.html The fight is over! After two exhausting weeks the 39th Dakar Rally have reached its end. Also the two MKR Technology trucks have arrived at the finish in Buenos Aires. Despite the somewhat mixed feelings of the team from the north of the Czech Republic, with de Baar’s crew having lost their position in the elite five after the previous unlucky day, everyone deserves a great deal of appreciation. Fatigue and exhaustion were beyond belief, but everyone was fighting hard until the very last moment. Although the situation was often hopeless, nobody gave up. The Dakar is about heroes and their heroic performances and these were not to be missed in the case of MKR. Sun, 15 Jan 2017 15:28:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-277/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/friday-the-13th-takes-chances-for-top-five-away.html Friday the 13th. Superstitions about the unlucky date and the worries it raises often scare many. Perhaps, after this year’s Dakar members of the North Bohemia based MKR Technology are going to believe the jinx day. The penultimate stage eleven went south in all possible points of view. Both of the racing specials lost a chance for a solid ranking and there was even some doubt as to either of them will cross the finishing line in Buenos Aires on Saturday. Sun, 15 Jan 2017 09:05:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-276/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/stage-ten-increases-intervals-pascal-remains-on-rank-five.html Stage ten of the Dakar Rally made the gaps between the individual teams’ rankings substantial bigger. The ultimate winner is not yet known, but the lead of the race is already getting sharper outlines. Pilot of the Czech Renault Trucks truck Pascal de Baar continues to hold on to fifth rank. Fri, 13 Jan 2017 11:21:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-273/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/martin-wins-stage-eight.html Sensational! The Dutch-Czech crew of the truck number 506 is back! The pilot Martin van den Brink with the Roudnice based mechanic Daniel Kozlovský win the eights stage of the Dakar Rally! Following lengthy technical issues the MKR Technology truck proves it has what it takes to be the best at the legendary rally. Wed, 11 Jan 2017 11:57:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-271/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/dakar-enters-its-second-half.html After the unexpected two-day break the Dakar Rally takes off again. Monday’s stage seven marked the beginning of the rally’s second half. However, its end left the crews all alone again, as the marathon part of the famous race, when all teams have to survive without their mechanics and back-up teams, comes up on the schedule. Luckily, performance of Mammoet Rallysport’s Renaults constructed in the north of the Czech Republic was not affected by this. Tue, 10 Jan 2017 09:36:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-269/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/pascal-on-5th-rank-after-stage-five-of-the-dakar-as-stage-six-gets-cancelled.html The Dutch Gérard de Rooy recorded a second consecutive stage win at the Dakar, winning Friday’s special and jumping up to the lead of the famous rally. However, also his fellow countrymen racing on Renaults from the North Bohemia based MKR Technology. Indeed, Pascal de Baar now occupies fifth place in the overall ranking. At the weekend they will get an unexpected opportunity to take some rest. The cancelled Saturday stage will bring the teams the much needed time for service. Sun, 08 Jan 2017 20:51:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-267/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/renaults-stand-their-ground-at-the-dakar-pascal-finishes-on-sixth-place.html A stage of truth. That would be a proper label for the fourth stage of the 38th year of the world’s most famous rally, the legendary Dakar. In it Pascal de Baar racing with a Czech truck from MKR Technology’s workshop attracted a lot of attention with sixth rank, though all eyes were on his team-mate Martin van den Brink, because no one could be sure if he would start in this stage. Fortunately, the whole team pulled off a miracle, enabling the crew to complete the demanding stage without any major loss. Fri, 06 Jan 2017 11:38:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-265/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/pascal-soars-into-top-ten-in-the-mountains-as-martin-stops.html The third Dakar stage led the crews to an altitude of nearly five thousand metres above sea level. With the special divided into two parts, it was not a joyful ride for the MKR Technology constructing team this time. While Pascal de Baar superbly fought his way to Top Ten, his colleague Martin van den Brink lost the lead. Thu, 05 Jan 2017 09:19:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-263/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/martin-wins-at-the-dakar-his-crews-truck-takes-the-lead.html Sensational! Czech Republic celebrates another win at the Dakar. Stage two of the world’s most prestigious rally was dominated by the Czech truck from MKR Technology’s North Bohemia workshop with the Roudnice based mechanic Daniel Kozlovský on the board. The pilot Martin van den Brink brought his Renault Trucks special to the finish in the fastest time, thus soaring to the top of the overall ranking. Wed, 04 Jan 2017 10:11:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-261/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mkr-opens-the-dakar-with-bronze-medal.html A podium position after the very first stage. MKR Technology drove into the 38th Dakar Rally in a fantastic manner. The introductory short special brought Martin van den Brink on a Renault Trucks machine from the Czech technology centre a valuable bronze medal. The success is shared by the Roudnice based mechanic Daniel Kozlovský. Tue, 03 Jan 2017 20:49:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-259/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/dakar-begins-with-three-mkr-trucks-on-the-start.html It is finally here! The famous Dakar rally has started and three trucks from MKR Technology’s workshop are on its racing field. On New Year’s Day the crews arrived for a gala opening on the start podium only to set off for the introductory racing stage of the 38th year of the legendary rally. Mon, 02 Jan 2017 21:50:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-258/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-impossible-turns-possible-as-the-team-presents-third-truck-for-the-dakar.html The impossible has become reality! The MKR Technology team is in fact going to compete in the Dakar with three trucks. These were officially presented for the first time this weekend at a spectacular presentation in Harskamp, the Netherlands. Mon, 21 Nov 2016 09:47:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-255/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/stress-is-over-tests-in-fontjoncouse-bring-exciting-results.html Rush and stress, yet at the same time immense satisfaction. MKR Technology’s preparations for the Dakar have taken real momentum in the past few days and peaked at the end of the last week. The team successfully tested their truck in Fontjoncouse in the south of France. Coming next on the schedule is a spectacular presentations in Harskamp, Netherlands, followed by boarding a ferry to South America. Sat, 19 Nov 2016 08:44:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-254/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/three-trucks-getting-ready-to-leave-for-the-dakar.html Work in the North Bohemia based MKR Technology centre is in full swing these days as preparations for the move to the Dakar peak. Two trucks have already left and the last one is about to set off soon. On the last weekend in November all three of them are going to board a ferry to Buenos Aires for the next year of the world’s most prestigious rally which starts in January. However, the days ahead of the departure will be exhausting. Fri, 11 Nov 2016 08:05:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-251/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/burnt-down-sherpa-rises-from-the-ashes-to-race-in-dakar.html Miracles do happen! The incredible has just become reality. Renault Sherpa will be racing in the Dakar Rally! In mid-September fans were astounded by photos of the MKR Technology’s Dakar special burning to the ground during testing, taking with it all chances of a stellar performance in the Dakar. However, the team did not give up and so today they can announce that “The Sherpa is going to race at the Dakar!” Thu, 27 Oct 2016 16:01:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-249/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/truck-built-by-mkr-sweeps-up-overall-win-in-rally-oilibya.html Sensational! Truck from the Czech based MKR Technology takes home another valuable trophy from the Morocco Rally OiLibya, repeating the triumph from last year. The result is even more juicy as it was recorded by the Dutch pilot Gert Huzink who was racing on the new special for the first time and the overall win is its biggest success in a distance rally to date. Mon, 10 Oct 2016 07:56:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-247/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/huzink-makes-a-debut-and-wins.html The pilot Gert Huzink, taming a racing truck of the North Bohemia based MKR Technology, is enjoying a fantastic premiere. With the OiLibya Rally in Morocco at its half, the racer has celebrated two wins and occupies second place in the overall ranking so far. Thu, 06 Oct 2016 13:48:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-245/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mkr-technology-seals-a-deal-with-renault-trucks-at-iaa.html Confirmed! The closely observed IAA commercial vehicles in Hannover saw the partnership deal between the North Bohemia based MKR Technology and Renault Trucks signed. Several years ago the connection brought the Constructors‘ trophy at the European Truck Racing Championship, but this time both partners are headed off-road. Renault Trucks president himself together with the designer Mario Kress presented the already running project MKR Adventure to the public. Tue, 04 Oct 2016 21:28:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-243/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/six-hundred-clients-enjoyed-adrenaline-week.html Unorthodox, unique, packed with adrenaline, contests and fun, simply unforgettable. Those are the attributes of a spectacular event organized jointly by the North Bohemia based MKR Technology and Renault Trucks for customers from Central and Eastern Europe. The experience day took place in the military area in Senica, Slovakia, with the Dakar specials playing the main role. Sat, 24 Sep 2016 07:56:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-241/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/clients-saw-the-dakar-special-go-up-in-flames.html An unforgettable experience! In fact, even more intense than anyone could have imagined. Clients of the Renault Trucks and MKR Technology event week saw the Dakar special catch fire right during one of the concluding exhibition drives. Luckily, no one was harmed. Fri, 16 Sep 2016 13:57:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-239/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/sherpa-takes-home-sensational-bronze-medal-from-silk-way-rally.html It’s official now. The truck built North Bohemia wins a bronze medal in the currently fastest and toughest rally of the world. The Renault Sherpa arrives at the finish on third place in general classification and records a historic result for the MKR Technology team in its first race ever. The Dutch pilot Martin van den Brink shares the great result with his team including the Roudnice mechanic Daniel Kozlovský. Sun, 24 Jul 2016 16:34:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-236/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/bronz-medal-in-14th-stage-brings-podium-result.html We‘ve made it! The north of Bohemia has a reason to celebrate as the truck built by MKR Technology achieved an overall podium result in the world‘s longest and toughest rally, the Silk Way. In Saturday‘s leg 14 the team‘s pilot Martin van den Brink seized a bronz ranking, which he also occupies in the general classification. Sat, 23 Jul 2016 19:12:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-235/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/sherpa-holds-on-to-winners-podium-after-penultimate-stage.html Kamaz, kamaz and a kamaz once again. The penultimate racing stage of the world‘s toughest rally was ruled over by the Russian trucks. Leg thirteen of the Silk Way Rally brought problems with electronics to the Renault Sherpa and the truck was eventually classified on sixth place with a fifteen-minute loss. The dream of victory is somewhat further away, but the overall podium standing is indeed very close. Sat, 23 Jul 2016 08:05:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-233/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/defect-costs-sherpa-leader-position.html One single defect is enough to make the leader drop to third place. Leg twelve of the Silk Way, the world’s longest rally, has brought some bad luck to the north of Czechia. Following an unwanted stop, Martin van den Brink piloting a truck built by MKR Technology crossed the finishing line on fourth place and due to the minimal margin in the overall results dropped to third place. However, he’s ready to put up a good fight! Thu, 21 Jul 2016 20:41:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-231/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/sherpa-wins-adds-victory-from-stage-10-at-silk-way.html Incredible! The North Bohemia based MKR Technology was working on improving the cooling system in their Renault Sherpa all night only to see the Dutch pilot win stage ten of the world’s longest and, as all things seem to suggest, toughest rally, the Silk Way, where the air temperature in the hot desert currently reaches fifty degrees. The team continues to hold the overall lead. Tue, 19 Jul 2016 21:33:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-228/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/silk-way-enters-sand-dunes-sherpa-on-fifth-place.html Winner of the Dakar from two years ago Russian Mardeev dominated in stage nine of the rough Silk Way Rally. The race has led the trucks to sand dunes for the first time as well as to one of the lowest-lying and hottest places on the planet. The Sherpa with Martin van den Brink behind the steering wheel arrived to the finishing line on fifth place this time, as a result of the problems with engine temperature. However, he still maintains his position in the lead. Tue, 19 Jul 2016 11:14:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-227/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/sharpa-celebrates-second-win-in-two-days.html They’ve gone crazy! The truck built by the North Bohemia based MKR Technology wins another stage at Silk Way, the world’s longest rally. Adding another victory to his record Martin van den Brink dominated in stage eight, confirming his overall lead. Mon, 18 Jul 2016 08:38:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-225/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/martin-wins-stage-seven-of-silk-way-rally-following-rest-day.html The truck from North Bohemia celebrates another win at the Silk Way Rally, currently the longest and toughest rally of the world. After a day of rest the stage victory was swept by the Dutch pilot Martin van den Brink, who has moved to the top of the overall ranking. Sun, 17 Jul 2016 10:44:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-223/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/martin-lands-eighth-in-stage-six.html Alhough cut short prematurely, stage six of the Silk Way Rally was dominated by the Russian Mardeev. Martin van den Brink piloting the truck built by the Czech MKR Technology team finished eighth after technical issues hindered his performance and continues to occupy second rank overall. Thu, 14 Jul 2016 21:36:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-221/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/martin-van-den-brink-triumphs-in-leg-5-of-silk-way-rally.html Fantasy! The truck built by MKR Technology in North Bohemia wins the fifth stage of the Silk Way Rally. The pilot Martin van den Brink tackled the longest special stage of this year‘s rally in the fastest time of all. The joy is even bigger given the fact that the crew carrying a Roudnice mechanic onboard proved that, despite the technical issues they had faced, their renault is able to cope with the Kamaz dominance Wed, 13 Jul 2016 22:26:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-219/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/de-baar-sweeps-up-silver-in-leg-four-of-the-silk-way-rally.html Czech truck from the MKR Technology workshop made its mark in the fourth stage of the extremely tough Silk Way Rally. The only competitor that the Dutch pilot Pascal de Baar did not manage to beat was Eduard Nikolaev on Kamaz. Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:24:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-217/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/silk-way-in-full-swing-van-den-brink-finishes-on-sixth.html The Silk Way Rally has pulled away. After severe weather forced the organizers to cancel leg two following the opening prologue, the crews waited to tackle the first set of drudging kilometers until day three. The Monday stage suited best to Kamazes which are on the home ground here, yet Martin van den Brink and his crew, including the Roudnice mechanic Daniel Kozlovský, on the new special Renault Sherpa finished on sixth place only by a small margin. “It was not an ideal performance, we had some trouble with the temperature of the engine. We‘re still at the beginning and the race is very long and demanding, that‘s why we started out gradually. We don‘t want to push our luck. We‘re very much aware that these are the first race kilometers for the Sherpa and that‘s why preparing it for the Dakar is a priority for us. This cost us some time but it‘s not so bad. We didn‘t let anyone overtake us but in the end we arrived on sixth place,“ commented Renault Sherpa‘s chief designer Mario Kress. Mon, 11 Jul 2016 21:25:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-215/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/sherpa-dominates-the-prologue-at-silk-way-rally.html A win for a start! What better way to open this year’s Silk Way Rally? Both trucks from the North Bohemia based MKR Technology seized a spot at the winners’ podium. The Dutch pilot Martin van den Brink was the fastest one in the field and his fellow countryman Pascal de Baar occupied third place. Sun, 10 Jul 2016 21:56:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-213/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/hard-silk-way-rally-starts-in-a-week.html The last live testing and then a transfer to Moscow. Members of the MKR Technology racing team have been rather busy lately. It was due to the fact that one of the most difficult rallies of the world starts next week – Russian Silk Way, compared by many with the renowned Dakar. The new special from the North Bohemian technology centre is to be introduced in the racing role for the first time, and its ambitions are far from humble this time. Mon, 04 Jul 2016 22:40:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-211/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mkr-reveals-a-surprise-they-built-a-fast-sherpa.html A great surprise! No other words better fit to describe the plan of the North Bohemia based racing team MKR Technology. In addition to the K520 truck, they are planning to start with one more truck in the prestigious Silkway Rally in Russia, which is considered a ‘dress rehearsal‘ of sorts for the famous Dakar. First tests are finished and the results are more than surprising. Mon, 06 Jun 2016 14:02:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-207/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mkr-with-mammoet-triumph-in-the-libya-rally.html A dream come true! The truck constructed by the North Bohemia based MKR Technology lands at the top of the overall ranking in this year’s Libya Rally in Morocco. The crew of the Dutch pilot Martin van den Brink and MKR’s very own crew mechanic Daniel Kozlovský dominated in the last, seventh stage! Following four consecutive wins the trio made their way up to the top and are taking home a precious victory from Africa. Thu, 21 Apr 2016 21:43:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-206/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mkr-celebrates-a-golden-hat-trick-at-the-libya-rally.html Fantastic! Already a third win in the past three stages of the Libya Rally has been collected by the MKR Technology truck. The crew including a mechanic from Roudnice dominated in the penultimate sixth stage, moving to second place in the overall ranking. Therefore, the team have boosted their chances of overall victory. Thus the last stage is going to decide everything. Thu, 21 Apr 2016 16:08:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-205/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-truck-from-north-bohemia-sweeps-a-second-win-in-a-row.html The MKR Technology team truck has achieved a second consecutive victory in the Moroccan Libya Rally. The pilot Martin van den Brink brought it to the finish line of stage five in the fastest time. As a result, the crew including a Roudnice crew mechanic moves up to the winners’ podium of the overall ranking two days before the rally’s end. Wed, 20 Apr 2016 14:35:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-202/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mkr-wins-stage-four-of-the-libya-rally.html At last! The MKR team triumphed in the fourth stage of the Libya Rally. After three days of misfortunes the team is celebrating a fantastic win and jumps up in the overall ranking, in which the crew including a crew mechanic from Roudnice currently occupies fourth place. Tue, 19 Apr 2016 14:59:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-200/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/missing-a-waypoint-brings-penalty-time.html Martin van den Brink, pilot of the Dutch-Czech truck in the Libya Rally, had a stroke of bad luck again. In the third stage his crew worked their way through to the lead when suddenly they had a hard time finding the right waypoint. Because the crew did not succeed in locating it, they were penalized. As a result, they are occupying sixth place in the overall ranking. Mon, 18 Apr 2016 09:36:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-198/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/stage-two-brings-three-defects.html As hard to believe as it is, a total of three defects slowed down the Dutch-Czech crew in the second sage of the Libya Rally. As a result, the truck constructed in the MKR Technology workshop finished „only“ on sixth place despite having taken the lead a few times during the race. Mon, 18 Apr 2016 07:30:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-197/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/libya-rallys-stage-one-cancelled.html The first stage of the Libya Rally had an unexpected ending, with the organizers forced to neutralize its outcome. Fortunately, the cause was neither a dramatic accident nor severe weather, which postponed the actual start of this year's Dakar. This time it was the technology's fault, more specifically that of the failing GPS coordinance system. Consequently, crews in the Moroccan race were going to start for real only on Saturday. Sun, 17 Apr 2016 16:02:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-194/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mrk-to-get-tested-in-the-tough-stages-of-libya-rally.html For the first time since the legendary Dakar MKR Technology‘s truck is going to leave Židovice for another competition. Morocco is hosting the Libya Rally and the Renault Trucks special is going to be piloted by the Dutch pilot Martin van den Brink there. This time the goal is clear – to test new components to the greatest possible extent and get ready for the Russian Silk Way Rally that takes place in July. Wed, 13 Apr 2016 06:09:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-192/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mkr-to-build-three-trucks-for-2017-dakar.html The Czech MKR Technology team is going to build three Renault Trucks racing specials for the 2017 Dakar Rally. In addition to the Mammoet Rallysport team, they newly entered co-operation with the Riwald Dakar team, creating large alliance for the famous race. Third pilot on the K 520 special constructed at the North Bohemia-based technology centre will be Gert Huzink. Mon, 08 Feb 2016 07:48:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-190/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-best-czech-truck-at-the-dakar-rally-is-from-zidovice.html The best Czech-born racer of this year’s Dakar was Jaroslav Valtr on eighth place. However, the best Czech truck actually finished two ranks ahead of him. On sixth position at the finish in Rosario was the Dutch pilot Pascal de Baar on a truck constructed by the North Bohemia based MKR Technology team. Moreover, the team of Czech mechanics and constructors around the project’s boss Mario Kress provided him with technical assistance during the 38th year of the world’s toughest rally. And so the best Czech truck was actually the Renault Trucks number 529. Thu, 21 Jan 2016 21:29:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-188/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/de-baar-brings-the-best-czech-truck-dakars-finish.html Rosario –The fight is over! 38th year of the world’s toughest rally has come to its end. On Saturday the legendary Dakar finished in the Argentinian town of Rosario. Following two weeks of hard-core racing, it will be the team from the north of the Czech Republic who will celebrate big time, as it is clear now that the best Czech truck in the starting field had been constructed by MKR Technology, based in Židovice. With the Dutch pilot Pascal de Baar behind the wheel the Renault Trucks special achieved a fantastic sixth rank. The champion this year is his fellow countryman Gérard de Rooy. Sun, 17 Jan 2016 18:38:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-186/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/dakar-going-to-the-finish-with-de-baar-on-sixth.html San Juan – The famous Dakar is coming to its end. The crews just finished the penultimate stage, in which Pascal de Baar, on a truck constructed by MKR Technology, landed a great sixth place, a position he occupies also in the overall ranking. The Dutch pilot is thus close to a result of a lifetime. There is only the last, thirteenth, stage to Rosario, which will conclude the 38th Dakar Rally on Saturday. Sat, 16 Jan 2016 16:19:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-184/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-golden-de-baar-concludes-the-elite-ten-this-time.html The crews have tackled another very hard stage of the 38th Dakar Rally. Although this year’s Dakar is coming to its end soon, the organizers do not spare anyone. Not only that the eleventh episode was one of the longest, but it was spiced up by the dunes one last time and the extremely fine fesh-fesh sand. Following yesterday’s victory Pascal de Baar brought his Renault Trucks special to the finish on tenth place. Fri, 15 Jan 2016 13:02:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-182/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/sensation-mkr-celebrates-historical-win-with-pascal-at-the-dakar.html Incredible news, huge sensation, fantastic result! The North-Bohemia based MKR Technology truck wins a Dakar Rally stage! The Dutch pilot Pascal de Baar brought his Renault Trucks special to the finish of stage ten in the absolutely fastest time, sweeping to a historic victory for himself as well as the Mammoet Rallysport team and the North Bohemia based constructor. Emotions and exhilaration are all the more untamed considering the fact that this was one of the hardest stages in the history of the famous competition. Thu, 14 Jan 2016 07:51:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-180/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/pascal-de-baar-back-in-top-ten-after-stage-nine.html Hell on Earth. That is exactly what the crews felt like at the Dakar Rally’s stage nine on Tuesday. In many respects, it reminded one of the preceding episode - like stage eight it was dominated by the Dutch de Rooy, while his fellow countryman de Baar was slowed down by a tyre defect. In spite of that, as well as the scorching heat that drove a number of drivers to the verge of breakdown, eventually cutting the stage short, the pilot of the North Bohemia’s Renault Trucks special landed on a great eleventh place. As a result, he is back in the elite ten of the overall ranking. Wed, 13 Jan 2016 09:19:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-178/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-dakar-has-come-to-first-dunes-pascal-fights-tyre-trouble.html The Dakar Rally participants got a taste of the sand dunes for the first time this year, starting the second half of the world’s toughest rally following the one-day break. Stage eight on Monday opened the concluding week of the famous competition. This time neither Pascal de Baar managed to stay out of trouble. The pilot of the north-Bohemian Renault Trucks special had to change a tyre. Eventually, he crossed the finish line on sixteenth place. Tue, 12 Jan 2016 14:06:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-176/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/pascal-enters-dakars-second-half-of-the-dakar-on-eleventh-place.html The Dakar Rally is past the first racing week and Saturday’s stage seven opened its second half. So far the lead has been extremely even and the order, including the leader’s, changes everyday. Pilot of the Renault Trucks special Pascal de Baar finished on the fourteenth and left the elite ten with a tight margin. Sunday will be a well-deserved day off for the crews. Sun, 10 Jan 2016 11:26:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-174/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-dakar-arrives-at-the-mountains-pascal-still-on-ninth.html Even after the crews entered the mountains Pascal de Baar easily maintains his position in the elite ten of the trucks’ category. The Dutch pilot driving a Renault from the North Bohemia based MKR Technology has been successfully dealing with the altitude as well. In stage six he finished on nineteenth place and sticks to his ninth rank overall. Sat, 09 Jan 2016 12:18:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-172/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/pascal-on-ninth-place-following-the-marathon-stage.html The Dakar Rally crews have tackled the marathon stage. While two days without the help from the mechanics put an end to Aleš Loprais’ participation in the race, Pascal de Baar on his Renault Trucks special by MKR Technology managed to return to the elite ten. After stage 5 he occupies ninth place in the overall ranking. Fri, 08 Jan 2016 11:22:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-170/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-marathon-stage-has-begun-pascal-on-14th.html For two days the Dakar Rally crews have now been without their mechanics or any other help from the outside. On the schedule is the marathon stage, in which the crews have only themselves to rely on. Moreover, the 4th stage took the competitors to the mountains, over three thousand metres of altitude and higher. However, Pascal de Baar gave an excellent performance, losing only 14 minutes on the winner de Rooy and finishing on 14th place. Thu, 07 Jan 2016 08:41:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-168/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/pascal-raises-the-teams-spirits-and-ranks-in-the-top-ten.html As if he wanted to prove that the Dakar is not yet over for the MKR Technology and Mammoet Rallysport teams after the team leader Martin van den Brink’s truck ended up in flames. His team mate Pascal de Baar finished on twelfth place in stage three and currently occupies tenth position in the overall ranking. Wed, 06 Jan 2016 10:57:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-166/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/van-den-brink-the-truck-went-up-in-flames-incredibly-fast.html Unbelievable misfortune and coincidence eliminated Martin van den Brink’s truck from this year’s Dakar. In the very first special section, the official second stage of this year’s competition, his racing special burnt down completely, wiping off all our hopes for excellent ranking. Wed, 06 Jan 2016 10:53:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-165/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/tragedy-van-den-brinks-truck-ends-up-in-flames-on-the-dakar.html We have received some really bad news from South America. The Dakar Rally drama has reached the ultimate extreme. During stage two Martin van den Brink’s truck literally burnt down. As a result, the world’s toughest rally has finished prematurely for the Dutch Mammoet Rallysport crew driving a truck built by MKR Technology. Details of the tragedy are being determined. Fortunately, the crew remained unharmed. Tue, 05 Jan 2016 08:42:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-162/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-dakar-prologue-and-stage-one-cancelled.html The 38th Dakar Rally had a dramatic start indeed. The opening prologue was cancelled due to an accident involving a racing car hitting several spectators. Afterwards, the weather had the final say before Stage 1 even started, and so the organizers decided to put a halt to it. If nothing happens, the Dakar will really begin on Monday with its second stage. Sun, 03 Jan 2016 19:03:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-160/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-dakar-starts-this-weekend-with-mkr-technology-trucks.html Here it comes! The world’s toughest rally, the renowned Dakar, has started! More than two weeks of toil and sweat starts with Saturday’s festive prologue. On Sunday the crews will be challenged for the first time in stage one. Members of the north-Bohemia based MKR technology team are good to go and waiting for the race to start in South America. Sat, 02 Jan 2016 10:01:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-159/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/happy-new-year-2016.html Fri, 01 Jan 2016 14:52:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-155/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mkr-heading-for-their-second-dakar.html There’s no going back. The north-Bohemia based MKR Technology team have set off for their second Dakar. On Thursday all technology boarded a ferry and sailed off to South America. The farewell was as big as the expectations we have about the upcoming year of the rally. After all, it was our truck that helped Martin van den Brink win the rehearsal race - the OiLibya Rally. Thu, 19 Nov 2015 21:54:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-151/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/he-won-a-trip-to-rally-and-the-elation-has-not-worn-off-yet.html He spent days and nights in sand and dust, ran around in a dirty overall, had to deal with exhaustion, strain and stress of a professional mechanic, but all of that allowed him to experience the joy of victory and the euphory that comes in the finish when the race is over and you have a firm belief that you were the best in the field. Tomáš Sova was one of the two lucky guys to whom Renault Trucks gave the opportunity to become members of MKR Technology and Mammoet Rallysport in the golden OiLibya Rally in Morocco, where the Dakar special from the Czech Republic triumphed. Even after several days you can sense excitement and joy from the lucky winner. Mon, 26 Oct 2015 16:49:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-150/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mkr-together-with-mammoet-wins-the-oilibya-rally.html MKR Technology together with Mammoet Rallysport team recorded its first historical gold in a rally. Their Dakar special, constructed for the Dutch, won the prestigious OiLibya Rally in Morocco. The euphoria and joy is incredible. The golden boy, pilot Martin van den Brink left behind even the Dakar champion Gerard de Rooy and his new partner Aleš Loprais. Mon, 12 Oct 2015 21:33:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-148/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/martin-won-the-rally-oilibya.html Dreams comes true. We won our first rally! Martin van den Brink takes the gold from the Rally OiLibya in Morocco. In the last stage, he finished in the second place and in overall is the winner. Martin leaves behind him the Dakar winner Gerard de Rooy or Aleš Loprais. The Nord Czech team MKR Technology celebrate the braking point. Our camion is in great condition before the Dakar. Fri, 09 Oct 2015 21:04:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-146/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/martin-is-silver-in-4th-stage.html Our pilot Martin van den Brink is silver again. In th 4th stage of Rally OiLibya, he finished in the second fastest time. Martin keeps the leader position before the last stage. His colleague Pascal de Baar finished at the fifth place and Tomáš Vrátný as the eighth in the stage. Thu, 08 Oct 2015 21:04:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-143/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/martin-completed-the-medal-collection-in-the-3rd-stage.html Out pilot Martin van den Brink completed the medal collection in the course of three stages of Rally OiLibya. He added the silver today after gold and bronze. Martin is a leader of the overall classification just now. In the third stage, Tomáš Vrátný finished at sixth and Pascal de Baar at eighth position. Wed, 07 Oct 2015 21:17:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-140/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/in-2nd-stage-of-rally-oilibya-was-martin-third.html After the initiative victory, we gained the bronze position this time. Martin van den Brink drove the third fastest time in the second stage of Rally OiLibya. He left behind the winner of Dakar Gerard se Rooy who finished as the fourth. Tomáš Vrátný reached the finish line as the eighth, Pascal de Baar as the twenty-eighth. Van den Brink is the second man of the overall standing. Tue, 06 Oct 2015 19:44:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-138/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/martin-won-the-1st-stage-of-rally-oilibya.html First stage and first winning! Our pilot Martin van den Brink won the first stage of 370 km at Rally OiLibya in Morocco. On the amazing eight position, Tomáš Vrátný from Bonver Dakar Project finish the stage. Pascal de Baar was driving for the fourth position, but an accident stopped him and he finisth at the fiftheenth. Mon, 05 Oct 2015 20:42:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-137/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/we-are-at-the-oilibya-rally-in-morroco.html On Monday the OiLibya Rally started in Morroco. The five-stage „tour“ is a final run-through for us before the legendary Dakar. Sat, 03 Oct 2015 21:21:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-141/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/we-prepared-action-packed-days-for-renault-trucks.html One week in Slovakia’s Záhorie military area brought us not only some valuable data, but also great prestige. We organized unique adventure days for the European clients of our Renault Trucks partner. Tue, 22 Sep 2015 22:09:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-133/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/holiday-is-over-our-schedule-is-filled-with-testing-and-exhibitions.html The time of summer holidays is gone and our technology centre is buzzing with activity again. Exhibitions of the Dakar specials are about to start, only to be followed by testing and technical modifications. Our goal is crystal clear – set up the technology and create the best possible conditions for the next year of the world’s most famous rally, the renowned Dakar. Wed, 09 Sep 2015 16:03:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-131/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/we-spiced-up-the-biggest-truck-get-together-in-europe.html Assen – Racing circuit in the Dutch city of Assen hosted the biggest truck and racing truck meeting in Europe. Naturally, neither the Dakar special from our technology centre could miss an affair of this importance. Wed, 29 Jul 2015 16:15:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-129/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/we-helped-zf-celebrate-100-years-of-existence.html Pasau/Friedrichshafen – The ZF company, a world-renowned German gear-box producer, has celebrated one-hundred-year anniversary of its founding. The spectacular celebration was attended also by our Dakar special which had a special automatic transmission developed by ZF in co-operation with our MKR Technology. Wed, 29 Jul 2015 16:13:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-128/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/defects-spoil-podium-dreams-in-baja-aragon.html Teruel - Two defects in the very finish killed pilot Arthur Ardavichus’ podium dreams on his way to defending last year’s victory in the Spanish Baja Aragon Rally. On the track there was also our mechanic Jakub Hřava with Ardavichus in the cabin. Eventually, the Kazakhstani-Czech crew occupied sixth place, while the race was dominated by De Rooy from the Netherlands. The best Tatra and Bonver Dakar Project’s pilot was Tomáš Vrátný, who came in a fourth place by only a narrow margin. Wed, 29 Jul 2015 15:49:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-125/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/we-scored-draw-with-the-zidovice-football-team.html Sports fan from the Židovice village, where our technology centre is based, had a chance to see an incredibly captivating football match. Our team played the household squad in an exhibition that finished with a result more fitting for ice-hockey, a 5:5 draw. Fri, 26 Jun 2015 16:28:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-122/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/kuba-wins-the-pharaons-rally-on-ardavichus-truck.html Amazing victory! Bonver Dakar Project’s Tatra run by an engine from our technology centre triumphed at the Pharaons Rally. The Kazakhstani pilot Artur Ardavichus literally flew over the Egyptian sand dunes and achieved a well-deserved win in his category this year. The result has made us even more happy due to the fact that Ardavichus’ crew mechanic was one of our own, Jakub Hřava. Sat, 30 May 2015 10:40:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-118/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/our-truck-attracts-record-high-visitor-number.html About fifteen thousand visitors of the Zahrada Čech exhibition area (translated as „The Garden of Bohemia“ in English) had the opportunity to see our Dakar special. The traditional motorshow broke visitor records and it was our truck constructed for the Dutch Mammoet Rallysport team that was among the greatest crowd-pullers. Wed, 27 May 2015 22:19:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-115/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/an-unfortunate-accident-puts-a-stop-to-the-libya-rally-for-us-1.html Bad luck that’s hard to believe made our team wrap up the Libya Rally in Morocco prematurely. In the ill-fated stage four the oil tank got punched in a place that made even the experienced constructor Mario Kress shake his head in disbelief. Wed, 22 Apr 2015 19:03:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-112/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/van-den-brink-wins-the-opening-stage-of-the-libya-rally.html The opening episode of the Libya Rally went absolutely fantastic for us, as Martin van den Brink reigned over the introductory stage completely. Mon, 20 Apr 2015 21:01:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-110/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/were-on-our-way-to-morocco-to-join-the-libya-rally-2015-1.html Our racing team has set off to Morocco. With our „Dakar“ special we are about to start in the opening stage of the Libya Rally. The race track stretches over nearly two and a half thousand kilometres and we will have seven days to get to the finish in the city of 1001 nights, the imperial seat of Marrakech. Fri, 17 Apr 2015 12:37:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-106/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/mkr-team-passed-a-hell-of-a-test-at-the-dakar.html Spot on. The north-Bohemian MKR Technology team definitely have nothing to be ashamed of. They provided technical support to a total of five racing trucks, building two cars from scratch and constructing engines and electronic systems for three. The team accompanied all five cars along the track. Despite the fact that one third of crews had to quit the famous Dakar Rally, those carrying MKR label arrived at Buenos Aires save and sound. Eventually, the Dakar 2015 mission was 100% completed 100%. Wed, 11 Feb 2015 21:34:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-101/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/all-five-trucks-made-it-to-the-finish-of-the-2015-dakar-rally.html The fight is over! 37th year of the roughest rally on the Globe has finished. The famous Dakar has come to its end and with it all five trucks of the unique alliance technologically supported by our team. Considering the fact that one third of trucks did not reach the finish in Buenos Aires, this is an unparalleled success. Sun, 18 Jan 2015 21:30:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-98/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-penultimate-stage-of-the-dakar-anunlucky-one.html Incredible misfortune befell the racers in the penultimate stage of this year’s Dakar Rally. The twelfth timed test proved as rather tricky. Moreover, the crews, already coming close to the finish, had to tackle the intrigues of the track as well as unbelievable technical problems. As a result, Martin van den Brink or Artur Ardavichus with his Roudnice mechanic Daniel Kozlovký were eliminated from the fight for a solid ranking. Sun, 18 Jan 2015 10:42:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-96/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/two-stages-left-to-the-finish-the-alliance.html There are only two stages left before the 37th stage of the world’s most famous and toughest rally ends. However, five crews onboard the trucks with technological support of our team have promising positions and hopefully will step up the final Dakar Rally 2015 podium together. Nothing changed either after the 11th stage, in which Martin van den Brink finished on eighth position and the remaining four of the trucks from the Czech-Dutch alliance arrived only a little later. Fri, 16 Jan 2015 13:36:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-94/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/dakar-touched-the-altitude-of-five-thousand-metres.html The Dakar Rally is heading to its finish, yet the racers have experienced the feelings of mountaineers climbing the Everest. The tenth stage of the famous distance race led the crews from Chile back to Argentina. Technology got as far as five thousand metres above the sea level. Saturday‘ finish is already very close and no one wants to make a mistake. The pilots are more careful and also the differences in the timed stages have been shorter. The town of Salta, final destination of stage ten, witnessed a great finish performance by Martin van den Brink, who is taming a truck built in our workshop. Dandy arrived on thirteenth place. Thu, 15 Jan 2015 21:39:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-92/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/fesh-fesh-tortures-the-crews-dandy-in-the-elite-top-ten-anyway.html After a day-long break the crews started out to the concluding week of the Dakar Rally. 37th year of the distance race ends already this upcoming Saturday and so the time has come for the second longest timed stage on day nine. This was beaten most successfully by the leading Russian Mardeev. Artur Ardavichus, carrying our mechanic Daniel Kozlovský, fit in among the ten fastest crews again. Wed, 14 Jan 2015 20:46:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-90/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/ardavichus-and-dandy-rise-like-a-phoenix-from-the-ashes.html Just like the mythical Phoenix rose our Czech-Kazakhstani crew of the Bonver Dakar Project from the fine sand of the Atacama Desert in stage eight of the Dakar Rally. Still in the morning before the start we did not have an idea whether their truck would start in the second half of the world’s toughest race. Our crew mechanic Daniel Kozlovský was able to tackle the technical problems even without proper tools and equipment and the pilot Artur Ardavichus then finished in the elite top ten. However, not everyone had been that fortunate before the day-long rest day. Mon, 12 Jan 2015 20:17:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-88/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/ardavichuss-tatra-stopped-by-a-burst-piping.html Major technical issues came in the way of the turquoise Tatra with our mechanic Daniel Kozlovský on board during the 7th stage of the Dakar Rally. Moreover, the crew had to tackle bad luck right in the midst of the marathon stage, where each truck goes on its own. While none of the crew members was injured, for a long time it was not clear whether they would be able to continue the race. Mon, 12 Jan 2015 16:59:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-87/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/dandy-makes-it-to-top-ten-for-the-first-time-at-the-dakar-1.html Our crew mechanic Daniel Kozlovský on Artur Ardavichus’s crew made it to the elite top ten for the first time since this year’s Dakar started. In contrast, Dakar‘s sixth stage brought bad luck to our Dutch pilot Martin van den Brink. His truck’s turbo broke seventy kilometres before the finish line, which resulted in a three-hour-loss and drop from his current position in elite ten. However, a number of crews had to cope with technical problems, and that included Tomáš Vrátný, who wrenched the steering wheel of his truck. Sun, 11 Jan 2015 11:03:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-84/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/our-crews-assisted-others.html The trucks‘ crews have concluded the fastest timed section of the 37th year. Those racing with our technology support showed their strength and humanity in the fifth stage. Not only are all five trucks of the Czech-Dutch alliance still „in the game“, but they are able to help the others, too. Fri, 09 Jan 2015 20:42:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-81/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/pilots-from-our-alliance-improve-their-standings.html In stage four, crews of the famed Dakar Rally paid visit to the driest desert on Earth. Fourth day took them to Chile and into the renowned Atacama dunes. These seemed to do good to all the five drivers receiving technical support from our team. Martin van den Brink finished seventh and Tomáš Vrátný lost only two positions on him. The sixteenth truck to finish the stage was Ardavichus’s with our Daniel Kozlovský on board. All of them have moved up the overall ranking. Thu, 08 Jan 2015 17:42:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-79/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/ardavichus-catches-up-van-den-brink-gets-a-burst-tyre.html The crews racing in this year’s Dakar concluded another extremely difficult stage. It almost seems as if the organizers were trying to separate the wheat from the chaff at the very beginning. However, the pilots supported by our technology team fought bravely in the third episode. Wed, 07 Jan 2015 19:40:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-76/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/dandy-land-their-truck-on-the-side-martin-finishes-fourth.html Thus year’s Dakar has already let our mechanic Daniel Kozlovský feel how incredibly tough it can get. In the demanding second stage of the famous distance rally the pilot Artur Ardavichus and his crew’s truck turned over to the body side in one of the narrow passages. The crew remained unharmed but finished the stage almost an hour later than the winning Russian Nikolaev. On the other hand, our Renault with the Dutch pilot Martin van den Brink behind the steering wheel almost reached a podium ranking. Tue, 06 Jan 2015 18:59:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-74/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/martin-fifth-and-dandy-thirteenth-after-dakars-opening-stage.html This was indeed a very solid start for the crews technically supported by our team at the 37th Dakar Rally. Renault piloted by the Dutch Martin van den Brink came up trumps right at the event‘s start and finished on fifth place, beating all the winners from the past three years. The truck manned by our mechanic Daniel Kozlovský crossed the stage’s finishing line as thirteenth. Mon, 05 Jan 2015 06:48:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-72/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/more-than-one-million-fans-watched-us-at-the-dakar.html The Dakar Rally has officially kicked off. Over a million spectators came to Buenos Aires to see the spectacular prologue show, in which all 406 crews competing in the 37th Dakar Rally this year were welcomed. Presented on the gala podium were also the five crews for whom we have constructed racing technology. Moreover, the unforgettable podium experience was enjoyed by our very own Daniel Kozlovský, the only north-Bohemia native in this year’s racing field. Sun, 04 Jan 2015 16:45:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-69/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/the-team-has-left-for-the-dakar.html The fun is over and the heat is on. All team have now completely moved to the location of this year‘s Dakar Rally. The last group departed for Argentina on New Year’s Day afternoon. The toughest and the most renowned distance rally is about to start this upcoming weekend. Fri, 02 Jan 2015 10:02:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-65/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/pf-2015-2.html Wed, 31 Dec 2014 18:09:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-61/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/calm-before-the-storm-in-our-technology-centre-1.html The machines have fallen silent and our technology centre is completely quiet now. The Dakar Rally is going to make the upcoming January extremely demanding, and so the end of the year has been reserved for some relax and recovery. This Christmas is truly going to be holidays of peace and quiet for us. Fri, 19 Dec 2014 12:03:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-56/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/after-a-festive-goodbye-the-technology-heads-for-the-port-1.html All packed and ready, the technology is on its way to Dakar! Past few weeks have been extremely hectic. Our Dakar specials are in the centre of attention and everyone has bid them farewell. About a thousand people came to see off the Mammoet Rallysport trucks in the Netherlands at the weekend. On Tuesday the Tatras of the Bonver Dakar Project are about to embark on the voyage as well. All technology is due to board at the French Le Havre port on Thursday for more than a month-long voyage to Argentina, where the famous Dakar Rally starts in January. Mon, 24 Nov 2014 20:12:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-52/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/our-schedule-before-the-dakar-is-getting-jam-packed-1.html Our programme before leaving for the Dakar Rally is incredibly full. We are going to set off to the famous race in less than two weeks but before then there are still many things to do, including gala presentations in several countries. In addition, there is the final testing to undergo. Afterwards, we are going to ship all the necessary technology at the Le Havre port in France and sail to Argentina. Tue, 11 Nov 2014 06:44:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-45/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/we-enter-a-strong-alliance-1.html An alliance that will give you the creeps! The foremost Czech motorsport teams have joined forces. Bonver Dakar Project and MKR Technology together with the Dutch Mammoet Rallysport have established a three-party coalition. The goal is crystal-clear – conquer the famous Dakar Rally. Thu, 23 Oct 2014 20:35:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-40/ http://mkr-technology.com/news-1/we-are-fine-tuning-our-own-truck-for-the-dakar-rally-1.html In the past few years we repeatedly succeeded in reaching the highest ranks of the European Truck Racing Championship series. In addition to that, we also managed to win the prestigious Constructers‘ Trophy twice in four years. Our newest goal is to make a breakthrough into the world of long-distance rallies. Our team developed a brand new racing special exclusively for the legendary Dakar Rally and our ambitions for the most respectable long-distance race on the globe are high. The unique project has been labelled MKR Adventure. Wed, 22 Oct 2014 07:26:00 GMT http://mkr-technology.com/rss/141-36/