From July 26 to 28 the Baja Aragon takes place in Spain. Erik and Anja van Loon will start in a Can-Am Maverick X3. Erik will be navigated by Hein Verschuuren, Anja by Floor Maten. The starting field is extremely strong with the complete world top on the list of participants. Erik and Anja are going for a place in the top ten.
“And that will be a serious challenge,” Erik says. “There is always a lot happening in Spain, so we have to keep driving above all. It's been a while since we've ridden again, but we're going to do our best to be there right away. In any case, I'm really looking forward to it. We are going to drive the wide Can-Am, we know that car inside out.”
Anja is also looking forward to the rally. “After the MDC I didn't drive the Can-Am anymore and I haven't driven Floor since Dakar, but I am very confident. In Morocco we were able to follow the pace well, so hopefully we can pick it up again there. Above all, I want to go and enjoy it, because the Baja in Spain is one of the most fun rallies to drive.”
For Erik and Anja, it is also a preparation for the Dakar Rally. “I'm going to drive the truck there together with my brothers, Jan and Ben. That's really a dream come true. That is why it is good to gain race experience again here in Spain now,” said Anja.
The Baja Aragon starts on Friday, July 26 with a short prologue. On Saturday the first stage will take place, which is split into 2 tests of 255 and 277 kilometers long. On Sunday, another 257-kilometer test will be run. For more information, visit www.bajaaragon.com.
Automatic translation of the Dutch version
Source: Van Loon Racing
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