ADDC 2021: The CST Polaris Xtremeplus crews withdraw from the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

The two experienced CST Polaris Xtremeplus crews of Jose Luis Pena Campo Tornabell -Rafael Tornabell and Liam Griffin-Eric Bersey didn’t took the start the third stage of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge.
 
Following yesterday’s jump in the dunes of the Liwa Desert, the doctors of the Rally Organization recommended to rest as a precautionary measure, suggestion that the Xtremeplus team welcomed.

“Safety comes first, so even if it’s hard, we all agree to welcome the doctors’ indications”, stated Marco Piana, the team owner, “José Luis and Rafael were doing a great race with the podium finish in the championship in mind so the time lost yesterday would have compromised their race anyway. It’s best to rest and focus on a full recovery. The same is for Liam Griffin and Eric Bersey. It was their first race together and  the first race since 2021 Dakar so it was good to warm up and regain the pace. Liam was also testing some new parts on the car in preparation of the 2022 Dakar. Their plans for the Dakar are confirmed so we look forward to see Liam and Eric in Saudi Arabia in January”.

About XTREMEPLUS
Recognized for the professionalism and the quality of the preparations of the Polaris RZR for the Cross-Country Rallies, XTREMEPLUS IS THE ONLY TEAM SUPPORTED BY POLARIS USA AND POLARIS EUROPE.
Founded by Marco Piana in 2004, Xtremeplus has its workshop in Gorrevod - Municipality of Pont de Vaux - not far from Mâcon.

Source Xtremeplus