
02/07/2005
First Production (T2) category win for Benoît Rousselot and his Nissan Pathfinder, Isabelle Patissier 7th overall.
The start of the last special stage of a rally has a flavour all its own. Tired crews, worn vehicles, it is important to stay alert and finish the event with flair. Which is what Benoît Rousselot did, winning the « Production » (T2) category for the first time in his relatively short rally raid career.
01/07/2005
Benoît Rousselot continues on his way, while Isabelle Patissier moves up a place in the overall classification
The Rally of the Orient has returned to Urgüp in Cappadocia, an area of which it is particularly fond, the two previous editions having stayed there a number of days, due to a clover-leaf shaped route designed by organiser, René Metge. And tomorrow, back to the start, in Ankara, the
end of this fourth round of the World Cup for Cross Country Rallies.
30/06/2005
A scare for Benoît Rousselot as his vehicle rolls
His Nissan Pathfinder retains a good lead in Production
Due to the showers that fell overnight, worsening conditions on the track, René Metge opted for safety this morning by cancelling the first of the two timed stages which made up this fifth leg.
Therefore, a very long liaison sector (344 km), that the competitors found extremely wearing, took them to Imranli, for the start of the only special stage of the day, the same as yesterdays, but in the opposite direction.
29/06/2005
Benoît Rousselot and his Nissan Pathfinder have a solid lead in Production
« Just like a fish in water ! »
In the mountains, the two stages which made up todays fourth leg were hellish for some, but were pure delight for the former rally drivers, including Benoît Rousselot
Isabelle Patissier maintains her pace.
28/06/2005
Benoît Rousselot : « My best day on this rally !»
The driver from Nancy keeps the lead of the Production category (T2)
Team Nissan France Dessoude continued its fine performance. During the third leg of the Rally of the Orient, Isabelle Patissier and Benoît Rousselot set a fast pace through fields and mountains
27/06/2005
Group finish for Team Nissan France Dessoude
Benoît Rousselot claims 4th overall and strengthens his position as leader in the T2 category
The Team Nissan France Dessoude Nissan Pathfinder vehicles claimed a fine triple finish today, claiming 4th, 5th and 6th places in todays special stage, between Ankara and Ürgüp. Benoît Rousselot strengthened his lead in the T2 category, where he is now over 14 minutes ahead.
26/06/2005
Benoît Rousselot pushes hard and takes the lead in T2 Isabelle Patissier makes a cautious start
And theyre off
Benoît Rousselot sets of at a fine pace and takes the lead in T2, over terrain ideally suited to rally drivers. Isabelle Patissier set a more cautious pace during this first special stage, taking care of her Pathfinder and setting the 8th fastest time. Team Nissan France Dessoude has made a good start to the Rally of the Orient.