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- What happened to the Camel Trophy?
- When was the last Camel Trophy race?
- What is a Camel Trophy defender?
- Why did they stop Camel Trophy?
- Is the Camel Trophy still alive?
What happened to the Camel Trophy?
The End of the Two-Decade Run After the somewhat weak 1998 event, and subsequent discontinuation after the boat-only 2000 event,
Land Rover dropped out of the Camel Trophy and went on to launch a successor called the G4 Challenge that ran until 2008.
When was the last Camel Trophy race?
2000
The Camel Trophy was a vehicle-oriented competition that was held annually between
19, and it was best known for its use of Land Rover vehicles over challenging terrain.
What is a Camel Trophy defender?
Land Rover is remembering its Camel Trophy past with a special Defender Trophy Edition. Just 220 will be built for North American customers, each based on the 2022 Defender 110 P400 grade. This means a
3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 and mild-hybrid setup good for 395 hp.
Why did they stop Camel Trophy?
Outdoor pursuits dominated the event. Shortly afterwards, Land Rover, a major sponsor, felt that
the Camel Trophy was moving away from adventure and exploration and a news release indicated they would not sponsor future events. This ultimately led to the cancellation of the 1999 event which was planned for Peru.
Is the Camel Trophy still alive?
Land Rover briefly set up the G4 Challenge in 2003, their own version of the Camel Trophy where entrants were competing to win a brand new Range Rover but the event ended in 2008 following the global financial crisis.
The legacy of the Camel Trophy lives on with 'One life. Live it.