Chad is a five time consecutive US National Pro Rally Champion - and was a factory driver for Subaru for 10 years.

The last time that I had a real chance to speak with Chad Dimarco - was back a number of years ago at the Laguna Seca Race Track.

It was an event for the Northern California Automotive Journalists.  [The name of the group/association slips my mind at the moment - maybe someone can comment in the correct name for this group.]

Chad and I both spent the day taking journalists for hot laps around the Laguna Seca Road Course in our respective “Hot Rods”.  He was in a Subaru  - “of course”  - and I was in a prototype “hopped up” Lexus GS 430.

It was a great day at the track - chasing each other and giving “ear to ear grins” to the wide eyed journalists who chose to go “for a ride”.

It was also great to catch up with Chad and to get the opportunity to ask him “some quick questions”.  We hope you enjoy it too.

The Transsyberia Rally begins in Moscow and ends in Ulaanbaatar Mongolia.

Kees and Laurance are part of the Porsche North American entry behind the wheel of their Porsche Cayenne

Off Road But On Track™ was fortunate that Kees was able to take some time to talk with us just before leaving for Moscow and the beginning of the adventure.

We wish them “All the Best” - and as you will find out - they have some unfinished business ahead of them.

Show Notes and Links:
Kees Nierop
Transsyberian Rally 2008
Porsche’s Official TransSyberian Rally Website
Bob Carlson
Kees Nierop and Laurance Yap - Pre-Race Photo

Latest Update: July 14th 2008: Kees Nierop and Laurance Yap have just withdrawn from the Transsyberia Rally 2008

For Details: Please see the “Road Notes” section of the Kees Nierop Website

A short Introduction Show: Introducing “ourselves” and the Off Road But On Track Show

Thanks for listening ….