2024.10.27

aerpace Racer Sanjay Takale: The first Indian at Dakar

It’s official! aerpace racer Sanjay Takale will be the first-ever Indian to participate in the 2025 edition of Dakar Rally, 4-wheel classics category.

This driven athlete, will embark on an extraordinary quest to be the first Indian car driver to race in the unforgiving landscapes, from the 3rd to 17th of January 2025.

aerapce racer Mr. Sanjay Takale will be driving with Compagnie Saharienne, a renowned French rally team who has been providing technical support to Dakar Classic competitors since 2022. Sanjay Takale will be behind the wheels of a Land Cruiser HZJ78 as the spirit of adventurers ignites on one of the world’s toughest pedestals.

The Dakar Rally, a unique test of rallying and endurance, will witness our aerpace Racer navigating some of the most grueling sandy terrains, accompanied by his skilled co-driver, Mr. Maxime Raud, in the Land Cruiser.

The aerpace Racer has secured a legacy of career with achievements showcasing some of the most iconic wins. With a long list of wins under his belt like FIA 2024, Asia Cross Country Rally 2024, the Malaysian championship, the World Rally Championship, and his recent achievement in the Festival of Speed 2024 in Sepang Circuit. The passionate racer has established a global presence.

Driven by his passion for innovation and sustainability, he is also the director at aerpace Industries, a company that envisions an all-electric and autonomous mobility ecosystem.