Rustam Minnikhanov: "The win of “KAMAZ-Master” in Dakar rally is a success of whole country"

President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov noted great significance of “KAMAZ-Master” win in Dakar-2013 rally for whole Russia at a solemn ceremony of honouring the winners at the Kazan Kremlin.

“KAMAZ-Master” teams took first three places at the 34th Dakar rally raid.

“Our team has participated in Dakar rally 22 times and won 11 times. Every win is a great work of those people sitting in cabs and producing vehicles,” Rustam Minnikhanov said. Rustam Minnikhanov noted high level of competition in the truck category. “KAMAZ results show that the team work is also very important, not only skills of drivers,” Rustam Minnikhanov said.

President of Tatarstan thanked KAMAZ Director General Sergei Kogogin, Head of the team Vladimir Chagin. He expressed hope that “KAMAZ-Master” will strive for new wins.

President of Tatarstan presented awards to sportsmen. Medals “For valorous labour” were handed to members of racing crews. The title “Honoured worker of transport of the Republic of Tatarstan” was given to seven-time Dakar champion, Head of the team Vladimir Chagin.

Vladimir Chagin thanked Rustam Minnikhanov for support.

KAMAZ Director General Sergei Kogogin addressed President of Tatarstan with words of gratitude and congratulated the team.