DAKAR 2013

Zambia’s first Dakar entrantDavid Reeve

APPLICATION PROPOSAL TOASO

FOR DAVID REEVE TO COMPETE IN 2013

About me…

• Born Chikankata Mazabuka 1973• Son of Tom Reeve Zambian motor sport pioneer• Farming on Dorvic Farm• Family business since 1952• Married to Emma

– Two sons who are budding off road racers

• Mr Zambia 1996• Zambian Sportsman of the year 2006• Zambian Champion 16 times• Southern African Champion• African Champion

Background

As well as competitive racing I have competedin body building competitions. Like biking, this isa sport which requires incredible dedication andwillpower along with hours of physical training and a rigorous diet.

In 1996, I competed in the Mr Zambia competition,which I won. As a result of this, I was offered the opportunity to take part in the Mr Universe competition, which I declined due to mydesire to return to my first love, motorbike racing.

1980 – 2012 Winning Championships

Biking Achievements2011Zambian National Off Road Championships National ChampionSouthern African Off Road Challenge Championships Second in Class B2Manswabishi 1000 Desert Race Third overall

2010Zambian National Off Road Championships Second overall

2008Zambian National Off Road Championships National ChampionSouthern African Off Road Challenge Championships Fifth overall

2006AMU Continental Off Road Championship (Zimbabwe) ChampionSouthern African Off Road Challenge Championships ChampionZambian National Off Road Championships National ChampionZambian National Motocross Championships National ChampionWorld Championship Motocross GP (RSA) QualifierZambian Sportsman of the Year2005AMU Continental Off Road Championships Third2003AMU Continental Off Road Championships Third1987 – 2005Motocross 10 times National Champion

Note: Could not complete 2007 and 2009 seasons due to injury

2012 Results to date• Southern African Off Road Challenge Championship

– Round 1, Namibia – 2nd B2– Round 2, Zambia – 1st B2

• ZMSA Off Road Championship– Round 1, Lusaka – 1st B2– Round 2, Mazabuka – 1st B2

Racing Calendar• Southern African Off Road Challenge Championship

– Round 3, Zimbabwe May 2012– Round 4, Zambia July 2012– Round 5, Lesotho August 2012

• ZMSA Off Road Championship– Round 3, Chingola April 2012– Round 4, Kitwe May 2012– Round 5, Chisamba July 2012

• FIM Africa Cross Country Team Championships– Zimbabwe May 2012

• Siavonga 400– Zambia social July 2012

• Toyota 1000 Desert Race – Botswana June 2012

Training Schedule

• Zambian Off Road Championship• Southern African Off Road Challenge Championship• FIM African Off Road Championship• Toyota 1000 desert race• Siavonga 400 Zambia• 2 x 4 hours per week on one of the toughest enduro

tracks in Southern Africa – Dorvic Farm, Mazabuka.• Regular motos on own mx practice track• Training camps in Namibian dunes with team using

roadbook and gps navigation over 1000s of Km• Qatar Rally or similar • FIM Enduro Training Camp - GIOVANNI SALA, Dorvic

Farm Enduro Track, Mazabuka, April 2012

David’s Dakar Team MembersDavid has been invited to join an experiencedgroup of Dakar Bike riders who are teaming up for 2013. Some Dutch riders are likelyto be included.

22nd Darryl Curtis (ZAF) – 201238th Ingo Waldschmidt (NAM) – 201152nd Ingo Waldschmidt (NAM) – 2009

Mission and Goal

• As alluded to earlier the Dakar event truly challenges man and machine. Only the adventurous and skilled need apply. This coupled with its tradition and history makes it one of the most prominent motor sport events in the world.

• My goal is simple – to compete in and complete the Dakar as global ambassador for Zambian Motor Sport and indeed Zambia as a whole.

• In order to achieve this I will have to raise an absolute minimum of USD 100,000.

• This is where you could assist, and in exchange for your financial or product support I will not only promise to work my hardest to do my best and to succeed, but I will also offer you the following package of personal benefits;

• Any monies raised over and above our direct costs will be donated to the flyspec charity. I have personal experience of their brilliant work with them having helped my son Thomas. 500mile.co.uk/flyspec.html

Local :We aim to generate significant local publicity• Print and television media• International event on Dorvic Farms in March.

– This is part of the Southern African Off Road Racing Challenge(SORC) that gets significant coverage in the papers and on ZNBC.

• Lusaka Agricultural Show• Siavonga 400• National Off Road Championship events• Toyota 1000 Desert Race - Botswana• Special promotions with partners• facebook Page• ZNBC has already interviewed David a few times and broadcast

Local and International Visibility

International :• The Toyota 1000 Desert race is covered on DSTV via their

Supersport channels.• At the Dakar itself• For major sponsors there will be opportunities for brand placement

on my racing kit and bike.

Print Media

Electronic Media

Monthly Newsletter

• Emailed to sponsors and interested parties

• Prepared and edited by Gillian Dykes -Botswana

Facebook Support Page

Sponsorship - Funds

• Toyota Zambia– National Promotion– Printing

• CB Racing• Enduro World

– 3 page spread in 2013

• Wilson Off Road Services – KTM

• Fortune Foods– Debonairs Pizza Promotion– $2 for every Triple decker pizza sold in Zambia

Sponsorship and other support

Official Support

• ZMSA– Endorse David’s entry– Administer sponsors funds

• FIM Africa– Endorse David’s entry

• Zambian Government– President Sata through the Mazabuka

District Commissioner, Mr E Munyama 5 April 2012

Gallery

Conclusion

This year is an ideal timefor me to enter the Dakar.

I am coming off one of mymost successful seasons ever. This past year hashelped encourage me and if I dare say has made memore enthusiastic then ever before. The Dakar eventrequires a level of maturity and a level head , and I feel that I am at the pinnacle of my career. I am sure with my

hard work and support from my sponsors and the Southern Africanoff road racing community I can make this coming season

even better, culminating in the 2013 Dakar

Contact Details

David Reeve +26 xxx xxx xxxx xxxxx@xxxx.zmCharles Bender +26 xxx xxx xxxx xxxxx@xxxx.comNorman Barrett +26 xxx xxx xxxx xxxxx@xxx.com

Supporting Documentation

Attached:1. Results2. Speech by District Commissioner (Press copy)3. Letter of support: Zambia Motor Sport

Association4. Letter of support: FIM Africa

Results

Speech by District Commissioner (Press copy)

Letter of support: Zambia Motor Sport Association

Letter of support: FIM Africa