30 SEPTEMBER 2019 leisurewheels.co.za
set off at a modest pace. The trick
was to drive swiftly but cautiously
as we needed to look after the
vehicle. A 24-hour stint is a long
time and our primary goal was to
reach that mark.
Taking inspiration from 24-
hour events like Le Mans and the
Nürburgring, we planned to start
in the late afternoon and drive in
stints of around two hours, before
pitting to swap, add some fuel and
check tyre pressures. The air filter
was to be changed every eight
hours as a precaution. The other
two drivers could then get some
shuteye in our luxury motorhome,
just like those of professional
drivers. Okay, not quite, but a
20-year-old Jurgens is mighty
comfortable after two hours
behind the wheel.
Driving in stints across the 24
hours, it was interesting to see
how the condition of the sandy
track changed. We started off on
a route with no tracks but lap
after lap, the ruts developed and
it got trickier. As night fell we
had to drop our speed slightly to
compensate for reduced visibility
and this, in conjunction with the
Above: With 600Nm
on tap, the Landy made
short work of the dunes,
even on highway tyres
deflated to one bar.
Right: Encouragement
on the route as the final
hour approached.