VOLKSWAGEN spirit of Amarok

The third annual Spirit of Amarok competition saw various teams from South Africa, Australia, Botswana, Germany, Namibia, Russia and the United Kingdom battling it out to be named the toughest amateur 4x4 precision driver. This prestigious off-roading challenge took place in the wonderful Kalahari Desert from 13 to 19 August 2017 and was once again hosted by the motorsport legend and Amarok brand ambassador, Sarel van der Merwe. The event saw a total of 21 teams of two (one driver and a navigator) from all over the world showcasing their offroading skills. Van der Merwe explains the details: “This international competition tests the 4x4 technical skills and abilities of the drivers in some of Africa’s toughest terrains and this year will be no different.” In this year’s challenge, apart from the most spirited team award, there are prizes to be won for the top team from each country, the top three countries, as well as the top three teams overall. The prizes include trophies, medals and cash prizes, whilst the overall winning team will get awarded with the coveted Wolf Trophy. For more information visit http://spiritofamarok.com