How to enter?
20.10.2005
According to the Expedition-Trophy schedule there should be 50 — 70 crews in the Race. Each crew should consist of two men and one woman. To become a contestant a crew should win one of the qualifying rounds or pay the entry fee.
WIN THE QUALIFYING ROUND — GET A FREE PLACE IN THE RACE!
The organisers are encouraging foreign participation and a special qualifying round for foreigners will take place in Russia on the weekend of November 5th and 6th 2005, provided at least four 3-person crews enter. Each crew must include one woman. Fees for the two day adventure weekend are US$ 4,050 per crew. The competition, which will test navigational, orienteering and leadership skills, will use (organiser provided) all terrain quad bikes. Helmets, protective clothing and GPS equipment will be provided and six hours of instruction and driving practice before a 24-hour non-stop competition.
ENTRY FEES — BECOME A PRIVATE OR CORPORATE CREW
Apart from crews which won a free place in the Expedition Trophy by winning a Qualifying Round, up to November 8th 2005, entry fees for a corporate crew are as follows:
- Corporate teams with spaces reserved for advertising on vehicles; if using their own vehicles, $60,000 if paid by November 15th 2005 or $70,000 if paid before February 1st 2006;
- If using a vehicle from the organizers for payment before November 15th the entry fee is $105,000 and before February 1st 2006, it increases to $120,000.
Entry fee for private crews are:
- $35,000 until November 15th and until February 1st 2006 $40,000;
- If a private team elects to use an organiser’s vehicle then the entry fees increase to $70,000 and $80,000 for payment by November 15th and February 1st respectively.
For details on joining the 2006 Expedition Trophy adventure, phone: +7-095-999-99-51;
e-mail: ask@expedition-trophy.ru, otbor@expedition-trophy.ru.
