Bowler teamed up with Land Rover and released to the market the Land Rover Defender Challenge which will participate in a new championship, that will consist of 7 races. The organization of the races will be held by MSA (Motor Sports Association), with the championship to serve as a springboard for long Rally Raid events such as the Rally Dakar.
The Land Rover Defender Challenge by Bowler is based on the Land Rover Defender 90 Hard Top with a short wheelbase and fitted with a diesel 2,2- liter engine producing 170 hp and 450 Nm of torque combined with a 6- speed manual gearbox. The car is equipped with 18 inch wheels with Kumho tires, approved roll cage from MSA, new suspension, fire extinguisher , racing seats , 6-point safety belts and an intercom .
It’s cost is 59,000 euros (excluding VAT), with the participation fees in the championship to cost from 11,800 to 16,500 euros depending on the package you choose . The races will all be in England on the following dates .
2nd March | Mid Wales Stages | Newtown, Wales |
20th April | Somerset Stages | Minehead, Somerset |
7th June | Dukeries Rally | Southwell, Nottinghamshire |
19th / 20th July | Welsh Hill Rally | Walters Arena, Swansea |
30th August | Woodpecker Stages | Ludlow, Shropshire |
24th/ 25th October | Sunseeker Rallye | Poole, Dorset |
Mid November | Scottish Hill Rally | Dumfries, Scotland |
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