“The rally Dos Sertoes is about to start!”

Goiania, Tuesday 10th of AugustIt will be the 7th time that I enter this race, the yearly Brasilian round of World Rally Cross Country Championship.

For the first time in a couple years, I will not be joining David Casteu’s team in this rally.
The logistics for the Sertoes are really difficult for Europeans so I told David that he should just focus on claiming the world rally championship (he is only a few points away) and I would join my long time Brasilian friend Dimas in his team. Of course, I will still be around to help David in his quest for the world title if he needs anything.

My friend Dimas and I arrived in Goiana a few days ago with our whole structure.

Jesus, our chief mechanic (picture) has been putting the finishing touch to my bike. It’s the first time I ride a “small” rally bike. It’s a Honda CRF 450X, prepped by Brasil Moto Tour (Dimas’ tour business). It will probably take me a few days not only to learn how to ride this bike efficiently but also to get comfortable with the race. Beside a couple “REM” motocrosses in California, I haven’t had much time at all on any bike since the Dakar.
Keep you posted tomorrow with the prologue results.
Cheers
Ludo (founder of ONE Industries)
PS : my race # will change from #08 to #110 (move from open class to 450 class)