Victron Energy B.V. Sponsors the VeKa MAN Racing Team in Paris-Dakar

ALMERE, The Netherlands, January 7, 2011 - The Paris-Dakar Rally 2011 leads through the Latin American countries
Argentina and Chile from the 1st of January until the 16th of January in
2011. Over 400 vehicles started in Buenos Aires, including cars, motorbikes,
quadbikes and trucks. Victron Energy is sponsor of a Dutch truck-team: the
VeKa MAN Racing Team.

VeKa Racing - MAN Trucks

Victron Energy has a strong relationship with the VeKa group
shipbuilding. The VeKa Racing Team is participating in the Dakar Rally with 3
official MAN trucks. One of the racers of the VeKa Racing Team is Marcel van
Vliet, winner of the first stage of Le Dakar 2009.

Information about the Dakar Rally

The Dakar Rally will be followed by millions of people worldwide. Daily
updates about the Dakar Rally will be broadcasted on Eurosport and local TV
channels. News, photos and rankings are also available on the official
website of the Dakar Rally 2011, www.dakar.com/. The progress of the
VeKa MAN Racing Team is also available via twitter, follow @Victron_Energy
(twitter.com/Victron_Energy)

Mobility market

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