Automotive: Rajesh Ramdenee Crossed Historic Step

Rajesh Ramdenee, multiple champion of Mauritius, this luxury is available, the last weekend, participating in the Rally National de Lorraine in France, a three factor test, part of the Coupe de France Rally (Division 2 ). This competition was a journey of 569.880 km. It was divided into two stages, including eight special stages with a total length of 128,560 km for the hundreds of crews engaged.

After two days of racing, Rajesh Ramdenee, who as co-pilot in the cockpit next to the Citroen Xsara Kit Car, his son Shayan, the result was a drop at the start of the fourth stage. Abandonment of a mechanical problem, because "there was a sinking oil." But his assistant, the French Franck Liotard, advised him to leave to avoid damaging the engine more.

Of course, beyond the disappointment of abandonment, there is the immense satisfaction of having attended a rally in France. "The country where the rally is king, just as football is king in Brazil," said Rajesh Ramdenee.

During the special 2 (ES2) of 23.11 kilometers, the driver of Mauritius discovered other emotions, other reflexes needed in this kind of way. It is far from special average of 6 km, Mauritius. "It's another level.We must attack all the time, keep his reflexes, as there are plenty of trajectory change and driving into unique landscapes, such as corn fields or among the houses, "he says. "I wanted this experience, and, in my rally career man, I can say that this is a unique experience that I recommend to other Mauritian crew.All will benefit them, "he adds.

In fact, this shift was facilitated by the French Marc Barbe, a pilot himself and participating in the Rally of Lorraine, in a Subaru S12. Winner of the 2011 edition, the French had to admit defeat this year stronger than him. Damn can not lie! Since 2012 the winner was none other than his son Brett, who was driving a Peugeot 206 WRC.

The crew Ramdenee has, moreover, thanked the Beard family and friends for since their arrival in France, the duo Rajesh - Shayan Ramdenee was greatly helped by them during the three days of recognition.

"We drove over 2000 km in order to conduct reconnaissance and for that I say a huge thank you to Barbara," says Rajesh Ramdenee. And as appetite comes by eating, another part in another rally in France is not ruled out.

"Our car is homologated by the FIA and there are regular checks on the turbo flange," he says.