Name: Walter Terblanche
Age: 38
City and Country of Residence: Mbabane, Swaziland 🇸🇿🇸🇿
Dakar 2022 Class: Rally 2
Race number: 087
Married: Yes
Spouse’s name: Christelle Terblanche
First Dakar?: No..
Previous Dakar’s? Provide year(s): 2017
In this space, please provide a short history of your racing career.: 2014 Amageza Rally, 2015 Libya Rally, 2016 Amageza Rally, 2016 Merzouga Rally, 2017 Dakar Rally, Merzouga Rally, 2017 West Coast Baja, 2017 Serres Rally
What made you want to do the Dakar?: Always wanted to take part in the Dakar as part of my childhood dream. But as an adult its the ultimate way of testing yourself and finding out what you are capable of mentally and physically
Why do the Dakar: Growing up a kid watching Dakar. Childhood dream to compete
Any significant achievements: To have competed in multiple international rallies
Your biggest inspiration: Want to be a good role model to my son Liam. To show him that goals can be set and achieved. To not give up when you don’t succeed the first time!!
Your biggest supporter(s): My family and close friends who always support in an encouraging way
My plan for Dakar 2022: Turn Unfinished Business to Finished Business
Brand of bike or car: KTM 450 Factory Replica
Who will be your support at Dakar 2022: BAS Dakar KTM Racing Team/V.D Velden Motoren
