Racing

What Happened To My 2011 Gazelles Plan and Why You Should Stay Tuned

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The Background

Almost a year ago, I quit the automotive world. Well, I tried to quit. It didn’t last more than a few days, made myself cry and left me feeling like it just wasn’t the time. Yet.

What led to that moment in time was a combination of a few things… [[Continue reading]]

Practicing the Art of Self-Delusion or, How Not to Get Ahead in a Race

A few years ago, after weighing in at a mere 100 lbs or so for many years, I gained some weight. Kind of the freshman pizza-butt kind of weight; the kind that I had only previously experienced when I was pregnant the one time and felt a sudden wave of “It is okay to eat finally” kind of relief and disbelief. Only this gainage was different because I told myself… [[Continue reading]]

The Gazelles Rally Has Run Its Course for the Year

And it seems that everyone is a little more tired and angry than usual.

What is usually a festive atmosphere around the highly competitive (and usually ripe with camaraderie) finish of the annual Rallye de Aicha Gazelles is a little bit lower this year after the winning team (and this is where it gets ironic), Team Toyota, was disqualified the final day for cheating the entire 9-day race… [[Continue reading]]

Gazelles Rally First! The All Women’s Off Road Race Takes a Turn

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It is time for this year’s Aicha des Rallye Gazelles de Maroc and the unique rally (it’s the only all women’s off road rally anywhere) has a couple of unique competitors: two blokes!

In the 20 years of the rally, international teams of women have descended… [[Continue reading]]