Dakar Dossier 2017 HIMOINSA RACING TEAM DAKAR DOSSIER 2017 LEG 1: SETTING OFF THE ENERGY DRIVES US FORWARD.

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Dossier 2017 @himoinsateam facebook.com/himoinsateam instagram.com/himoinsateam/ flick.

A team s fight to improve and overcome the world s greatest adventure.

THE OBJECTIVE: KEEP MAKING HISTORY. 2005.

For 8 consecutive editions, (with the exception of the 2008 race cancellation) they helped Miguel to cross

ALL RIDERS ACROSS THE FINISH AND THE TOP SPANISH RESULT WITH GERARD FARRÉS 8th PLACE IN DAKAR 2016 Only a

The HIMOINSA RACING TEAM keeps growing with 6 riders for this dakar 2017: Iván Cervantes, Gerard Farrés,

1 Dossier facebook.com/himoinsateam instagram.com/himoinsateam/ flick.com/photos/himoinsateam HIMOINSA RACING TEAM LEG 1: SETTING OFF SS1 THE ENERGY DRIVES US FORWARD. A team s fight to improve and overcome the world s greatest adventure. The HIMOINSA Racing Team tackles the 2017 Rally with the biggest ambitions: stronger, faster, better. THE OBJECTIVE: KEEP MAKING HISTORY HIMOINSA entered the world of by sponsoring Miguel Puertas in his adventure. For 8 consecutive editions, (with the exception of the 2008 race cancellation) they helped Miguel to cross the finish line. ALL RIDERS ACROSS THE FINISH AND THE TOP SPANISH RESULT WITH GERARD FARRÉS 8th PLACE IN DAKAR 2016 Only a great team is capable of achieving great goals. The HIMOINSA RACING TEAM keeps growing with 6 riders for this dakar 2017: Iván Cervantes, Gerard Farrés, Antonio Gimeno, Rosa Romero, Dani Oliveras and Antonio Ramos. hese are our riders, six perfectly complemented fighting attitudes ready to take on motorsport s most extreme challenge. KEEPING UP OUR TEAM SPIRIT. MIGUEL PUERTAS, LEADING THE PACK. Already 13 participations with great success The addition of a support truck with material and technical equipment would help Miguel during the race.

2 LEG 2: THE TEAM SS2 GERARD FARRÉS Manresa, Barcelona (Spain). Date of birth: Height: 1 80 cm. Weight: 75 kg. Blood type: Rh A+. 8 th IVÁN Cervantes Cambrils, Tarragona (Spain). Date of birth: Height: 1 79 cm. Weight: 79 kg. Blood type: Rh O-. 16 th ANTONIO GIMENO Torrelodones, Madrid (Spain). Date of birth: Height: 1 88 cm. Weight: 88 kg. Occupation: Motor brand sales department 24 th ROSA ROMERO San Hipòlit del Voltelgrà, Barcelona (Spain). Date of birth: Height: 1 71 cm. Weight: 63 kg. Occupation: Telecommunication engineer. 67 th * 2nd woman

3 LEG 3: the team SS3 DANI OLIVERAS Vilablareix, Girona (Spain). Date of birth: Height: 1 67 cm. Weight: 70 kg. -70 th Antonio ramos Molina de Segura, Murcia (Spain). Date of birth: Height: 1 80 cm. Weight: 70 kg. Occupation: Motorcycle tour organizer. 11 participations TEAM MANAGER Miguel Puertas Herrera Granada (Spain). Date of birth: Height: 1 71 cm. Weight: 76 kg. Occupation: HIMOINSA Racing Team manager HIMOINSA and YANMAR take a step forward and enter the adventure of creating a three rider team: Miguel Puertas, Antonio Gimeno and Rosa Romero. It all started here for the biggest Spanish team in.

HIMOINSA RACING TEAM LEG 4: THE BIKE SS4 2016 KTM 450 RALLY Steel and Cr-Mo multitubular chassis. Four stroke monocylindric SOHC engine; 449.

Magura aluminium handlebars Ø 28/22 mm WP USD 48mm forks and WP shock. Excel wheels 1,60 x 21 / 2.50 x 18 Disc brakes; front 300mm, back 240mm.

2016 After its success in 2015, HIMOINSA Racing Team extends their structure, incorporating new riders and a sports director, strengthening its assistance crew

LEG 5: 2017 DAKAR ITINERARY SS5 7 6 The world s most 8 extreme Rally Raid.

history is written, word by 1 4 3 2 word, with blood, sweat and tears. 10 11 12 13 January 2nd. Stage 1: Asunción - Resistencia January 3rd.

4 HIMOINSA RACING TEAM LEG 4: THE BIKE SS KTM 450 RALLY Steel and Cr-Mo multitubular chassis. Four stroke monocylindric SOHC engine; cm³ Keihin EMS with electronic fuel injection. Multi Disc hydraulic clutch, 6 speed gearbox, electric start. Magura aluminium handlebars Ø 28/22 mm WP USD 48mm forks and WP shock. Excel wheels 1,60 x 21 / 2.50 x 18 Disc brakes; front 300mm, back 240mm. Fuel capacity: 33 l. Seat height: 960 mm. Weight (empty): 140 kg. Carbon fiber navigation carrier After its success in 2015, HIMOINSA Racing Team extends their structure, incorporating new riders and a sports director, strengthening its assistance crew and focusing on great quality motorcycles to achieve its goal. It transforms into the best private structure in the race. LEG 5: 2017 DAKAR ITINERARY SS5 7 6 The world s most 8 extreme Rally Raid. 5 A new edition of the race which provides with the sport s most epic action 9 every January. history is written, word by word, with blood, sweat and tears January 2nd. Stage 1: Asunción - Resistencia January 3rd. Stage 2: Resistencia - San Miguel de Tucumán January 4th. Stage 3: an Miguel de Tucumán - San Salvador de Jujuy January 5th. Stage 4: San Salvador de Jujuy - Tupiza January 6th. Stage 5: Tupiza - Oruro January 7th. Stage 6: Oruro - La Paz January 8th. Día de descanso. January 9th. Stage 7: La Paz - Uyuni January 10th. Stage 8: Uyuni - Salta January 11th. Stage 9: Salta - Chilecito January 12th. Stage 10: Chilecito - San Juan January 13th. Stage 11: San Juan - Río Cuarto January 14th. Etapa 12: Río Cuarto - Buenos Aires.

LEG 6: SUCCESS SS6 A very complete and successful 2016 season.

as their KTMs crossed the finish line in the leading positions: Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge,

Lagares, Romaniacs, ISDE NOTHING CAN WITHSTAND OUR ENERGY.

commercialization of energy generation systems.

and eleven commercial subsidiaries in Argentina, Panama, Dominican Republic, Portugal, Angola,

000 employees, the company has supplied electricitygenerating devices and lighting towers to

Employing over 16,000 people in more than 130 countries worldwide, this company has been building

Yanmar has introduced ever-more energy efficient engines through a constant process of research,

5 LEG 6: SUCCESS SS6 A very complete and successful 2016 season. None less than 11 events in which the HIMOINSA Racing Team has been present leaving a red trail as their KTMs crossed the finish line in the leading positions: Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, Hellas Rally, Merzouga Rally, Rally of Sardinia, Baja Aragón, Panáfrica. Rally Raid is in our team s DNA. We have also stormed our way into new disciplines: Valongo Extreme, Erzberg Rodeo, Extrem Lagares, Romaniacs, ISDE NOTHING CAN WITHSTAND OUR ENERGY. NEXT STOP: DAKAR 2017 SPONSORS Multinational company specialized in manufacturing and commercialization of energy generation systems. HIMOINSA has nine productive centres in Spain, USA, Brazil, Argentina, France, India and China, and eleven commercial subsidiaries in Argentina, Panama, Dominican Republic, Portugal, Angola, United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, Singapore, Dubai and South Africa. With more than employees, the company has supplied electricitygenerating devices and lighting towers to important international projects across all five continents. Employing over 16,000 people in more than 130 countries worldwide, this company has been building diesel engines since 1912, with the continuing design philosophy of more power and less weight. Yanmar has introduced ever-more energy efficient engines through a constant process of research, development and innovation. It is a globally-recognised brand, producing diesel engines, which are not only for leisure and commercial boating, but also for farm machinery, construction equipment, refrigeration units and co-generation power facebook.com/himoinsateam instagram.com/himoinsateam/ flick.com/photos/himoinsateam media@himoinsateam.com

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