Ladoga Trophy Builds, Pictures, and Interviews

[Brody]

I thought I would post this so that people can get some ideas. These rigs and all of their parts are build for the Ladoga Trophy race held in Russia and it is extremely hard core. It is a little hard to find 'build links' for these, but the information that I have found so far is worth a read.

The 'Beaver':

http://www.marathonrally.com/news/4x4_report_has_sergei_khalzev_managed_to_create_th e_world_s_ultimate_4x4.18870.0.html

http://www.todoterreno.pt/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3901&Itemid=

Winch built for the winching competitions:

http://4x4winches.com/type_r.htm

The 'Mouse', Flying Spanners Team Land Rover Build 2009:

http://forum.flyingspanners.net/index.php?topic=132.0

Interesting rigs, pictures, etc:

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-excursions/84274-russias-ladoga-trophy.html

More rigs and pictures. I like what looks to be a twin turboed Peugeot:

http://www.motorsport.com/all/photos/main-gallery/?y=2011&s=1&dl=a&ph=283

Article about some Brit competitors:

http://www.motorsport.com/offroad/news/in-at-the-deep-end-at-russia-s-pro-x-trophy/

IZH based 'Hedgehog':

http://www.motorsport.com/offroad/news/offroad-hardcore-hedgehog/

An interview with 22 year old Alena Sergeeva, Russian Rally champion:

http://www.motorsport.com/offroad/news/alina-sergeeva/