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In photos: 'Hungary Dakar Series'

By M&C News Apr 24, 2008, 17:09 GMT

Driving their Volkswagen, Giniel De Villiers of South-Africa and his German co-driver Dirk von Zitzewitz have encountered a series of dirt road bumps hiding behind a steep road section, which sends their car fly high in the air, resulting in a multiple roll-over during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Jutaspuszta, some 110 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The drivers escaped the wreck suffering only minor injuries EPA/LAJOS NAGY

Driving their Volkswagen, Giniel De Villiers of South-Africa and his German co-driver Dirk von Zitzewitz have encountered a series of dirt road bumps hiding behind a steep road section, which sends their car fly high in the air, resulting in a multiple roll-over during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Jutaspuszta, some 110 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The drivers escaped the wreck suffering only minor injuries EPA/LAJOS NAGY

Driving their Volkswagen, Giniel De Villiers of South-Africa and his German co-driver Dirk von Zitzewitz have encountered a series of dirt road bumps hiding behind a steep road section, which sends their car fly high in the air, resulting in a multiple roll-over during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Jutaspuszta, some 110 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The drivers escaped the wreck suffering only minor injuries EPA/LAJOS NAGY

Driving their Volkswagen, Giniel De Villiers of South-Africa and his German co-driver Dirk von Zitzewitz have encountered a series of dirt road bumps hiding behind a steep road section, which sends their car fly high in the air, resulting in a multiple roll-over during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Jutaspuszta, some 110 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The drivers escaped the wreck suffering only minor injuries EPA/LAJOS NAGY

Giniel De Villiers of South-Africa and his German co-driver Dirk von Zitzewitz view their wrecked Volkswagen after encountering a series of dirt road bumps hiding behind a steep road section, which sent their car in the air, resulting in a multiple roll-over during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Jutaspuszta, some 110 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The drivers escaped the wreck suffering only minor injuries EPA/LAJOS NAGY

Giniel De Villiers of South-Africa and his German co-driver Dirk von Zitzewitz view their wrecked Volkswagen after encountering a series of dirt road bumps hiding behind a steep road section, which sent their car in the air, resulting in a multiple roll-over during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Jutaspuszta, some 110 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The drivers escaped the wreck suffering only minor injuries EPA/LAJOS NAGY

Driving their Volkswagen, Giniel De Villiers of South-Africa and his German co-driver Dirk von Zitzewitz have encountered a series of dirt road bumps hiding behind a steep road section, which sends their car fly high in the air, resulting in a multiple roll-over during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Jutaspuszta, some 110 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The drivers escaped the wreck suffering only minor injuries EPA/LAJOS NAGY

Driving their Volkswagen, Giniel De Villiers of South-Africa and his German co-driver Dirk von Zitzewitz have encountered a series of dirt road bumps hiding behind a steep road section, which sends their car fly high in the air, resulting in a multiple roll-over during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Jutaspuszta, some 110 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The drivers escaped the wreck suffering only minor injuries EPA/LAJOS NAGY

Driving their Volkswagen, Giniel De Villiers of South-Africa and his German co-driver Dirk von Zitzewitz have encountered a series of dirt road bumps hiding behind a steep road section, which sends their car fly high in the air, resulting in a multiple roll-over during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Jutaspuszta, some 110 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The drivers escaped the wreck suffering only minor injuries EPA/LAJOS NAGY

Driving their Volkswagen, Giniel De Villiers of South-Africa and his German co-driver Dirk von Zitzewitz have encountered a series of dirt road bumps hiding behind a steep road section, which sends their car fly high in the air, resulting in a multiple roll-over during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Jutaspuszta, some 110 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The drivers escaped the wreck suffering only minor injuries EPA/LAJOS NAGY

Driving their Volkswagen, Giniel De Villiers of South-Africa and his German co-driver Dirk von Zitzewitz have encountered a series of dirt road bumps hiding behind a steep road section, which sends their car fly high in the air, resulting in a multiple roll-over during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Jutaspuszta, some 110 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The drivers escaped the wreck suffering only minor injuries EPA/LAJOS NAGY

Driving their Volkswagen, Giniel De Villiers of South-Africa and his German co-driver Dirk von Zitzewitz have encountered a series of dirt road bumps hiding behind a steep road section, which sends their car fly high in the air, resulting in a multiple roll-over during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Jutaspuszta, some 110 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The drivers escaped the wreck suffering only minor injuries EPA/LAJOS NAGY

Stephane Henrard of Belgium with his compatriot co-driver Serge Bruykens drives his Volkswagen Buggy during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Hajmasker, 96 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this years cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR ILLYES

Stephane Henrard of Belgium with his compatriot co-driver Serge Bruykens drives his Volkswagen Buggy during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Hajmasker, 96 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this year's cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR ILLYES

Two times rally world champion Carlos Sainz of Spain with his French co-driver Michel Perin drives his Volkswagen Touareg during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Hajmasker, 96 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this years cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks.

Two times rally world champion Carlos Sainz of Spain with his French co-driver Michel Perin drives his Volkswagen Touareg during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Hajmasker, 96 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this year's cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks.

Robby Gordon of the US with his compatriot co-driver Andy Grider drives his Hummer during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Hajmasker, 96 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this years cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR ILLYES

Robby Gordon of the US with his compatriot co-driver Andy Grider drives his Hummer during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Hajmasker, 96 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this year's cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR ILLYES

Guerlain Chicherit of France with his compatriot co-driver Matthieu Baumel drives his BMW during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Hajmasker, 96 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this years cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR ILLYES

Guerlain Chicherit of France with his compatriot co-driver Matthieu Baumel drives his BMW during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Hajmasker, 96 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this year's cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR ILLYES

Dieter Depping of Germany with his compatriot co-driver Timo Gottschalk drives his Volkswagen Touareg during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Hajmasker, 96 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this years cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR ILLYES

Dieter Depping of Germany with his compatriot co-driver Timo Gottschalk drives his Volkswagen Touareg during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Hajmasker, 96 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this year's cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR ILLYES

Ginie de Villiers of South-Africa with his compatriot co-driver Dir von Zitzewitz drives his Volkswagen Touareg during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Hajmasker, 96 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this years cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR ILLYES

Ginie de Villiers of South-Africa with his compatriot co-driver Dir von Zitzewitz drives his Volkswagen Touareg during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Hajmasker, 96 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this year's cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR ILLYES

Robby Gordon of the US with his compatriot co-driver Andy Grider drives his Hummer during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Hajmasker, 96 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this years cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR ILLYES

Robby Gordon of the US with his compatriot co-driver Andy Grider drives his Hummer during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Hajmasker, 96 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this year's cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR ILLYES

Nine times Dakar winner Stephane Peterhansel of France with his co-driver Jean-Paul Cottret drives his Mitsubishi Pajero during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Hajmasker, 96 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this years cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR ILLYES

Nine times Dakar winner Stephane Peterhansel of France with his co-driver Jean-Paul Cottret drives his Mitsubishi Pajero during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Hajmasker, 96 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this year's cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR ILLYES

Pal Anders Ullevalseter of Norway rides his KTM during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Hajmasker, 96 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this years cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR ILLYES

Pal Anders Ullevalseter of Norway rides his KTM during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Hajmasker, 96 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this year's cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR ILLYES

Rob Verstegen of the Netherlands rides his KTM during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Hajmasker, 96 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this years cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR ILLYES

Rob Verstegen of the Netherlands rides his KTM during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Hajmasker, 96 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this year's cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR ILLYES

A helicopter flies above Alain Duclos of France as he rides his KTM during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Hajmasker, 96 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this years cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR ILLYES Hungarian News Agency LTD. MTI

A helicopter flies above Alain Duclos of France as he rides his KTM during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Hajmasker, 96 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this year's cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR ILLYES Hungarian News Agency LTD. MTI

Cyril Despres of France rides his KTM during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Hajmasker, 96 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this years cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR ILLYES

Cyril Despres of France rides his KTM during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Hajmasker, 96 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this year's cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR ILLYES

Jordi Viladoms of Spain rides his KTM during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Hajmasker, 96 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this years cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR ILLYES

Jordi Viladoms of Spain rides his KTM during the fifth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series near Hajmasker, 96 kms southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 24 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this year's cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR ILLYES

Two times Dakar winner Hiroshi Masuoka of Japan poses by his Mitsubishi Pajero before the start of the fourth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series in Debrecen, 245 kms east of Budapest, Hungary, 23 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this years cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR OLAH

Two times Dakar winner Hiroshi Masuoka of Japan poses by his Mitsubishi Pajero before the start of the fourth stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series in Debrecen, 245 kms east of Budapest, Hungary, 23 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this year's cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR OLAH

Belgian Roland Hobeckes truck under repair during the timed section of the second stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series at Baia Mare, Romania, 21 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this years cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR OLAH

Belgian Roland Hobecke's truck under repair during the timed section of the second stage of the Central Europe Rally, the first ever race of the Dakar Series at Baia Mare, Romania, 21 April 2008. The race, considered as a substitute for this year's cancelled Dakar Rally, is held in Hungary and Romania through 26 April, with racers from 41 countries of the world riding 97 cars, 132 motorbykes and quads as well as 39 trucks. EPA/TIBOR OLAH



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