Asia Cross Country Rally

AXCR 2008 tests the endurance as well as the toughness of the 4WD Vehicle

The Asia Cross Country Rally (also known as AXCR), is an FIA certified[1] Cross-country rally competition held annually in Southeast Asia since 1996.

Takuma Aoki, one of the participants of AXCR 2008

This annual rally is organised by R1 Asia, a group of companies formerly known as ORTEV International.[2]

The Asia Cross Country Rally route is designed to cover many types of terrain like jungles, swamps river-crossings and also desert... and over the past years, has included almost every kind of challenge that nature has to offer in these parts of the world.

Designed as a test of driving and navigation skill, endurance and teamwork, as well as the preparation, durability and toughness of the 4 wheel drive vehicles, the Asia Cross Country Rally has gained a loyal following among 4 wheel enthusiasts throughout many parts of Asia.

Each year, the Asia Cross Country Rally provides participants with a variety of terrain challenges spread over 6 to 9 days and covering from 2,000 km to 4,200 km over as many places as possible. In addition to this, it also provides the opportunity for the young people to meet and make friends with others from different countries in the region.