{"id":51706,"date":"2025-09-23T12:25:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T11:25:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/?p=51706"},"modified":"2025-09-26T12:25:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T11:25:31","slug":"dirk-van-rompuy-jan-rosa-ganadores-rallyclassics-africa-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/en\/dirk-van-rompuy-jan-rosa-ganadores-rallyclassics-africa-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Dirk Van Rompuy &#8211; Jan Rosa claim victory in the most demanding RallyClassics Africa to date"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-04922.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51692 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-04922-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"669\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-04922-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-04922-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-04922-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The third edition of <strong>RallyClassics Africa<\/strong> concluded in the Moroccan desert after five intense days of regularity, navigation, and dunes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dirk Van Rompuy \u2013 Jan Rosa<\/strong> (Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ80) claimed overall victory with a flawless and masterful performance, followed by Antonio Rius \u2013 Carles Jim\u00e9nez (Seat Toledo Marathon) and Carles Bracons \u2013 Jordi Bustins (Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ80). Jordi Gen\u00e9 \u2013 Aran Sol (Seat Ateca Marathon) secured the top spot in the Open category.<\/li>\n<li>Organized by <strong>RallyClassics<\/strong>, Josep Maria Servi\u00e0, and Fina Rom\u00e1n, the regularity rally-raid continues to grow in Morocco, once again bringing together some of the world\u2019s leading specialists in classic off-road.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-08415.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51699 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-08415-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"669\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-08415-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-08415-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-08415-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The excitement on the teams\u2019 faces at the RallyClassics Africa 2025 finish line said it all. The regularity and navigation rally-raid once again established itself as a must-attend event for enthusiasts of off-road competition, both at the wheel of classic and modern vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>As the organizers highlighted: <em>\u201cWe end a third edition of which we couldn\u2019t be more proud. This event offers a unique format in Africa, difficult and demanding for the teams, with the aim of serving as a school to face the Dakar Classic or the Africa Eco Race. Whoever performs well at RallyClassics Africa comes out prepared to win any competition.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-07325.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51698 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-07325-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"669\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-07325-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-07325-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-07325-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Across five legs and 1,000 kilometres, teams tackled more than forty sections, combining regularity zones, navigation challenges, and dune tests. The variety of terrain between the regions of Erfoud and Merzouga defined this edition: from fast, hard-packed tracks to sandy, highly technical oueds.<\/p>\n<p>For the first time, all five stages featured dune tests, three of them set in the majestic Erg Chebbi.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-00696.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51682 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-00696-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"669\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-00696-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-00696-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-00696-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>A podium with big names in classic motorsports<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This edition crowned a clear standout duo: Dirk Van Rompuy \u2013 Jan Rosa (Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ80). Supported by TH-Trucks Team, they delivered a near-perfect performance, winning two legs and executing an almost flawless navigation.<\/p>\n<p>On his third attempt, Belgian driver Van Rompuy claimed overall victory, alongside co-driver Jan Rosa, current winner of the Dakar Classic, who repeated success in Morocco after also claiming victory in 2024.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-05271.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51694 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-05271-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"669\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-05271-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-05271-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-05271-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Second place went to the legendary Seat Toledo Marathon driven by Antonio Rius \u2013 Carles Jim\u00e9nez. Representing SEAT Hist\u00f3ricos, the pair once again delivered a solid performance, winning three legs. However, the demanding navigation of day 3 ultimately prevented them from contesting the top step of the podium.<\/p>\n<p>Completing the podium were Carles Bracons \u2013 Jordi Bustins (Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ80).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-06156.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51695 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-06156-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"669\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-06156-1.jpg 897w, https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-06156-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-06156-1-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Van Rompuy \u2013 Rosa also won the Classic Pre-1997 category, while Evangelos Bersis \u2013 Ricky Rickler (Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution) took honours in Classic Pre-2005.<\/p>\n<p>In the Open category, reserved for modern vehicles, victory went to Jordi Gen\u00e9 \u2013 Aran Sol (Seat Ateca Marathon), marking another success for SEAT Hist\u00f3ricos, which also achieved fifth place overall with an almost standard-production SUV.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-00739.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51683 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-00739-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"669\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-00739-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-00739-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-00739-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The SSV category was won by Amy Lerner \u2013 Sara Bossaert (Can-Am Maverick X3 Turbo), a team that also claimed the MotorDona trophy for best all-female team. Individually, American Amy Lerner was the best-ranked female driver, while Tabatha Rom\u00f3n was recognized as the top female co-driver.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-0431.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51681 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-0431-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"669\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-0431-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-0431-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-0431-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A notable innovation this year was the introduction of a trophy for the team that navigated the Erg Chebbi dunes most efficiently, covering the shortest distance between waypoints.<\/p>\n<p>Moroccan crew Ali Oubassidi \u2013 Hanane Amraoui (Can-Am X3) claimed this award, showcasing their knowledge of the terrain. They also won the trophy for best local team, narrowly edging out compatriots Brahim Ettaiek \u2013 Said Ahnana (Polaris RZR XP 1000) by just a few points.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-06456.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51696 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-06456-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"669\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-06456-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-06456-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-06456-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A benchmark event looking to the future<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This edition was the most international in RallyClassics Africa\u2019s history, featuring teams from 10 countries across 3 continents, all drawn equally by the sporting challenge and the breathtaking Moroccan landscapes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-04344.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51690 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-04344-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"669\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-04344-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-04344-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-04344-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>During the prize-giving ceremony at the Hotel Xaluca in Erfoud, the organization expressed gratitude to sponsors and partners for their continued trust in RallyClassics Africa, with special recognition for KH-7, the main sponsor of the rally-raid.<\/p>\n<p>Spain\u2019s leading brand in kitchen cleaners and stain removers once again reaffirmed its commitment to the classic motorsport events organized by RallyClassics.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-04601.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51691 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-04601-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"669\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-04601-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-04601-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-04601-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The ceremony concluded with the announcement of the dates for the fourth edition of RallyClassics Africa, scheduled from September 11 to 16, 2026, promising another unmissable challenge for regularity off-road enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0_CLASIFICACION-FINAL-RCA25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the final classification of\u00a0 RallyClassics Africa 2025 here<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51677 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"669\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-1-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rallyclassics.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RCA25-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>RallyClassics Africa is possible thanks to the support of KH-7, Grup Xaluca, Servi\u00e0 Desert, TH-Trucks Team, Pedreg\u00e0 Team, Classic Cover, and Coremosa.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The third edition of RallyClassics Africa concluded in the Moroccan desert after five intense days of regularity, navigation, and dunes. 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