DAKAR CLASSIC
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TimeOut Racing – A Partner You Can Trust

In rally racing, you quickly learn who is truly reliable – and who only claims to be. Anyone who has ever competed in a multi-day desert rally knows: The result doesn't just depend on the driver. It depends on the people working behind the scenes. On the quality of the preparation, the responsiveness in the bivouac, the composure under pressure. For me, TimeOut Racing from Switzerland is exactly that kind of team – and has been for quite some time.

Years of Working Together

My collaboration with Sven and his team at TimeOut Racing goes back several years. Together, we've experienced some of the most demanding events in off-road motorsport – including the Tuareg Rally in Morocco, one of North Africa's most prestigious desert rallies, and the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, the toughest race in the world. Most recently, we worked together on the Africa Eco Race 2026, where TimeOut Racing did an outstanding job in the media department.

TimeOut Racing from Switzerland is one of those people – and has been for quite some time.

My collaboration with Sven and his team at TimeOut Racing goes back several years. We've experienced some of the most demanding events in off-road motorsport together – including the Tuareg Rally in Morocco, one of North Africa's most prestigious desert rallies, and the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, the toughest race in the world. Anyone who works with someone under real racing conditions – under time pressure, with limited resources, far from home – knows exactly what they have in that person. TimeOut Racing has proven in all these situations that they deliver. Calm, precise, professional. Always focused on what really matters.

What TimeOut Racing does

Founded in 2013 as a Swiss off-road motorsport team, TimeOut Racing has developed over the years into one of the most experienced full-service rally raid assistance providers in the German-speaking world. Their main focus is on the Dakar Classic – the segment of the Dakar Rally specifically designed for historic vehicles built before 2005, keeping the original spirit of the Dakar alive.

The Dakar Classic is no easy feat. The routes are identical to those of the modern Dakar, the conditions are the same – sand, rocks, extreme heat, navigational challenges. The difference lies in the vehicle: older technology, less electronics, more mechanical finesse. That's precisely why professional support isn't optional here, but crucial.

Full Service Rally Raid Assistance – What That Means
TimeOut Racing offers its clients a complete, worry-free package for participating in the Dakar Classic. This begins long before the start and only ends after crossing the finish line. In detail, their full service package includes:


Technical Preparation – The vehicle is prepared from the ground up to meet the demands of the rally. Mechanical inspection, modifications according to regulations, safety equipment, spare parts planning – everything is thought through and implemented in advance.

Logistics & Transport – TimeOut Racing coordinates all transport of the vehicle and equipment to and from the starting point. For first-time Dakar participants, this area is often the most confusing. TimeOut Racing takes this burden off their shoulders completely.

Bivouac Support – The bivouac, the rally's overnight camp, is where the true quality of a support team becomes apparent. TimeOut Racing is there for its drivers after every stage – with tools, spare parts, and the necessary experience to repair even major damage in the shortest possible time.

Technical support on the track – Wherever the rally regulations allow, TimeOut Racing is present with its assistance vehicle and provides direct support to its drivers on the track.

Personalized support – Perhaps the most important point: TimeOut Racing provides individual support to each driver. No anonymous team, no assembly-line service. Sven and his team know their drivers, their vehicles, and their goals – and tailor their entire approach accordingly.

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Dakar 2027 – Now is the time

Anyone considering competing in the Dakar Classic category of the 2027 Dakar Rally should start planning now. The 2027 Dakar will once again demand the highest levels of skill and equipment. Preparation, vehicle homologation, logistics planning, and registration deadlines – all of this takes time. Those who compete without professional support risk not only their results but also their own safety.

TimeOut Racing understands these requirements from years of experience. They have been present at several Dakar editions with their own teams and as an assistance partner. This expertise – combined with a personal and dedicated approach – makes them the ideal partner for anyone who is serious about tackling the 2027 Dakar.

Shared Values

What ultimately convinces me most about TimeOut Racing is not just their technical expertise – it's their attitude. Like WOX, TimeOut Racing puts people first. Safety, reliability, and genuine customer satisfaction aren't just marketing buzzwords there; they're a lived reality. You don't see it in glossy brochures, but in the moments when it really matters – when things get heated, when something goes wrong, when quick decisions are needed. It's precisely in these moments that TimeOut Racing shows who they are.

Anyone who's ever competed in a desert rally knows: These moments are guaranteed. And when they do occur, you want the right people by your side.

My Recommendation

If you're looking for an experienced, reliable, full-service partner for the Dakar Classic 2027 – someone I personally trust and know from our time together in the desert – that's TimeOut Racing.

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Mike Wiedemann is a three-time Dakar Rally participant and founder of Wiedemann Offroad Experience (WOX) – a rally service, roadbook training, and guided off-road adventures for drivers of all experience levels. More information at wiedemannexperience.com