Hellas Rally – Day 1: Trying to Survive in Mud-ness
Hellas Rally – Day 1: Trying to Survive in Mud-ness
The highly anticipated Hellas Rally 2024 kicked off in Loutraki, but the first day proved to be an extreme test of endurance and skill for the 35 participants.
Battling through two grueling stages, the riders faced relentless rain, challenging terrain, and an endless sea of mud.
While the first stage offered fierce but fair competition, the second stage turned into a survival mission.
Muddy trails and treacherous conditions forced 21 bikers to abandon the stage, including prominent Greek riders Dimitris Heliotis (#745), Ioannis Famelis (#741), and Petros Pissaridis (#403).
Despite their best efforts, these competitors were unable to complete the stage.
Among the 35 participants, four hail from abroad: Germany’s Forster Gerhard, Poland’s Stanislaw Radzikowski, and Germans Lars Saenger and Ralph Uhlig.
Radzikowski captured the spirit of the day, describing it as “Trying to survive in Mud-ness,” a phrase that perfectly encapsulates the unforgiving nature of the rally’s opening.
As the sun sets on a dramatic first day, the organizers are preparing for an early start today.
Stage 3 will kick off at 03:30, with participants eager to redeem themselves and push forward in what promises to be another day of intense rallying action.
Stay tuned as the Hellas Rally 2024 continues to test the limits of endurance and determination in one of Greece’s most demanding motorsport events.
Text Credits: Hellas Rally
Photo Credits: Actiongraphers
