BRP'S Can-Am Commander Wins Morocco Rally

4Nines · 11-03-2011, 11:10 AM

BRP's Can-Am Commander SxS, driven by Francisco Lopez and co-pilot Claudio Troncoso, won the Morocco Rally in the UTV category after covering 2,000 kilometres of challenging African terrains. The duo made international headlines last week due to their impressive finish in the Morocco Rally, becoming the only SxS competitor to complete the six gruelling stages of the 2011 edition, in addition to placing 21st within the car category.

Lopez and his Can-Am Nextel Team attributed their victory to the pilots' experience, the Can-Am Commander SxS's outstanding performance, and the unwavering support of Jaton Racing, a Spanish company that prepared the side-by-side vehicle for the race, and provided mechanical assistance through its duration.

"Our starting objective for the race was clear: test the Can-Am Commander SxS's capacity in difficult terrains to ensure a solid performance in the 2012 Dakar. We weren't aspiring to win," Lopez commented after the race. "By the last day, we had a new objective: become the first SxS vehicle in the history of the UTV class to finish the Morocco Rally."

The Can-Am Nextel Team, who drew substantial media attention during its first appearance in the 2011 Dakar, set their sights on the Moroccan desert in early 2011. The purpose was to learn from BRP's Can-Am Commander SxS's performance in a rally that would allow them to adapt the unit and ensure a victorious 2012 Dakar appearance in the UTV category.

"BRP's Can-Am Commander SxS reflects our DNA in its purest tradition," said Chris Dawson, vice-president and general manager, International division. "This very unique side-by-side has been designed to bring a new level of power, cutting-edge design and meaningful innovations. To finish first in its category in its first test – the only SxS to complete the race – certainly delivers on our promise."

The Can-Am Nextel Team will take the wheel of a 2011 Can-Am Commander SxS in a quest to secure its second international rally victory in the UTV segment at the 34th edition of the Dakar Rally.

Offsome · 11-03-2011, 11:56 AM

Now that is bad ass

takeanumbr · 11-03-2011, 07:32 PM

Hummm. Interesting. Golly...it looks as if they elected not to use the stock tie rod arms. How stupid of them. They know there is absolutely nothing wrong with stock!

canamxteam · 11-03-2011, 08:20 PM

Does anybody know where to find the results of the race? Was there any other sxs racing?

panchoz71 · 11-11-2011, 12:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by canamxteam

Does anybody know where to find the results of the race? Was there any other sxs racing?

Hello, I am Francisco Lopez The driver of the commander and member of the forum.

Its ran 60 cars and 4 utv, 1 commander and 3 polaris, The polaris not finish and the Commander won the category UTV and finish 20° in the Car general.

Francisco Lopez

panchoz71 · 11-11-2011, 12:43 PM

More Photos

http://minilien.fr/a0ky0t

4Nines · 11-11-2011, 12:44 PM

Hi Francisco! Glad you found us and welcome to the site

panchoz71 · 11-11-2011, 12:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 4Nines

Hi Francisco! Glad you found us and welcome to the site

Thanks 4Nines..

4Nines · 11-11-2011, 12:48 PM

4Nines · 11-11-2011, 12:51 PM

11-03-2011, 11:10 AM	#1
4Nines [OP] Administrator Join Date: Apr 2009 Member #20 Posts: 352 ()	BRP'S Can-Am Commander Wins Morocco Rally BRP's Can-Am Commander SxS, driven by Francisco Lopez and co-pilot Claudio Troncoso, won the Morocco Rally in the UTV category after covering 2,000 kilometres of challenging African terrains. The duo made international headlines last week due to their impressive finish in the Morocco Rally, becoming the only SxS competitor to complete the six gruelling stages of the 2011 edition, in addition to placing 21st within the car category. Lopez and his Can-Am Nextel Team attributed their victory to the pilots' experience, the Can-Am Commander SxS's outstanding performance, and the unwavering support of Jaton Racing, a Spanish company that prepared the side-by-side vehicle for the race, and provided mechanical assistance through its duration. "Our starting objective for the race was clear: test the Can-Am Commander SxS's capacity in difficult terrains to ensure a solid performance in the 2012 Dakar. We weren't aspiring to win," Lopez commented after the race. "By the last day, we had a new objective: become the first SxS vehicle in the history of the UTV class to finish the Morocco Rally." The Can-Am Nextel Team, who drew substantial media attention during its first appearance in the 2011 Dakar, set their sights on the Moroccan desert in early 2011. The purpose was to learn from BRP's Can-Am Commander SxS's performance in a rally that would allow them to adapt the unit and ensure a victorious 2012 Dakar appearance in the UTV category. "BRP's Can-Am Commander SxS reflects our DNA in its purest tradition," said Chris Dawson, vice-president and general manager, International division. "This very unique side-by-side has been designed to bring a new level of power, cutting-edge design and meaningful innovations. To finish first in its category in its first test – the only SxS to complete the race – certainly delivers on our promise." The Can-Am Nextel Team will take the wheel of a 2011 Can-Am Commander SxS in a quest to secure its second international rally victory in the UTV segment at the 34th edition of the Dakar Rally.

11-03-2011, 11:56 AM	#2
Offsome Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Red Bluff CA Member #3583 Posts: 7 ()	Now that is bad ass __________________ Faster and faster until the thrill of speed over rides the fear of death

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takeanumbr Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Member #2918 Posts: 39 ()	Hummm. Interesting. Golly...it looks as if they elected not to use the stock tie rod arms. How stupid of them. They know there is absolutely nothing wrong with stock!

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canamxteam Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: statesville,nc Member #1365 Posts: 309 ()	Does anybody know where to find the results of the race? Was there any other sxs racing?

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panchoz71 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: chile Member #1839 Posts: 18 ()	Quote: Originally Posted by canamxteam Does anybody know where to find the results of the race? Was there any other sxs racing? Hello, I am Francisco Lopez The driver of the commander and member of the forum. Its ran 60 cars and 4 utv, 1 commander and 3 polaris, The polaris not finish and the Commander won the category UTV and finish 20° in the Car general. Francisco Lopez

11-11-2011, 12:43 PM	#6
panchoz71 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: chile Member #1839 Posts: 18 ()	More Photos http://minilien.fr/a0ky0t

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panchoz71 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: chile Member #1839 Posts: 18 ()	Quote: Originally Posted by 4Nines Hi Francisco! Glad you found us and welcome to the site Thanks 4Nines..

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