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.
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.
| Year | Date | Distance | Routing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Aug 25–31 | 2,000 km | Malaysia Kuala Lumpur ... Penang ... Kota Bharu ... Kuantan ... Kuala Rompin ... Singapore ... Malaysia Malacca ... Kuala Lumpur |
| 1997 | Aug 9–16 | 3,000 km | Malaysia Kuala Lumpur ... Ipoh ... Kuala Terengganu ... Alor Setar ... Thailand ... Phuket ... Prachuap Khirikhan ... Phetchaburi ... Kanchanaburi ... Bangkok |
| 1998 | Aug 8–15 | 3,200 km | Malaysia Kuala Lumpur ... Cameron Highlands ... Penang ... Thailand ... Surat Thani ... Hua Hin ... Ayutthaya ... Sukhothai ... Mae Hong Son ... Chiang Mai |
| 1999 | Aug 7–14 | 3,500 km | Malaysia Kuala Lumpur ... Bukit Kayu Hitam ... Thailand ... Krabi ... Chumphon ... Kanchanaburi ... Bangkok ... Phetchabun ... Nongkhai ... Laos Viangchan |
| 2000 | Aug 5–13 | 4,200 km | Malaysia Kuala Lumpur ... Sungai Petani ... Thailand ... Surat Thani ... Cha Am ... Ayutthaya ... Phrae ... Chiang Rai ... Myanmar Kyaing Tong ... China Jing Hong |
| 2001 | Aug 11–17 | 3,000 km | Thailand Bangkok ... Pattaya ... Chanthaburi ... Pak Chong ... Khon Kaen ... Sakon Nakon ... Savannakhet ... Vietnam Hue |
| 2002 | Aug 3–9 | 3,000 km | Thailand Bangkok ... Kanchanaburi ... Nakhon Sawan ... Khon Kaen ... Khorat ... Sa Kaeo ... Cambodia Angkor Wat |
| 2003 | Aug 8–14 | 3,000 km | Thailand Bangkok ... Kanchanaburi ... Cha Am ... Chumphon ... Surat Thani ... Hat Yai ... Malaysia Sungai Petani ... Kuala Lumpur |
| 2004 | Aug 7–13 | 2,900 km | Thailand Bangkok ... Phetchabun ... Laos Viangchan ... Thailand Nongkhai ... Khon Kaen ... Pak Chong ... Bangkok |
| 2005 | Aug 6–12 | 3,400 km | Thailand Bangkok ... Ayutthaya ... Mae Sot ... Mae Hong Son ... Chiang Rai ... Sukhothai ... Nakhon Ratchasima ... Pattaya |
| 2006 | Aug 6–12 | 2,513 km | Thailand Bangkok ... Prachinburi ... Aranyaprathet ... Nakhon Ratchasima ... Mukdahan ... Laos Savannakhet ... Pakxe ... Thailand Ubonrachathani |
| 2007 | Aug 5–10 | 2,250 km | Thailand Petchaburi ... Kanchanaburi ... Ayutthaya ... Petchabun ... Nakhon Ratchasima ... Chon Buri |
| 2008 | Aug 10–15 | 2,200 km | Thailand Bangkok ... Kanchanaburi ... Hua Hin ... Chumphon ... Surat Thani ... Trang ... Phuket |
| Driver | Co-Driver | Car Make & Model | Team | Total Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noppadol SUDKAEO |  | Thathchai MEENIL | | ISUZU D-MAX | Isuzu N Motor Sport | 12:56:30 |
| 2 | Chamnarn ONSRI | | Chonlanat POPIPAT/Sakon KLARHARN | | MITSUBISHI TRITON | Hankook Motorsports Team | 13:04:02 |
| 3 | Nattapon ANGRITTHANON | | Jumpol DOUNGTIP | | TOYOTA VIGO | Toyota Vigo Cross Country Team Thailand | 13:24:58 |
| 4 | Rachan TRAIRAT | | Pornthep SUKAHUTA | | MITSUBISHI TRITON | Hankook Motorsports Team | 13:49:30 |
| 5 | Vichai WATTANAVISUTH | | Bhisanu PHUSITANONTAKUL | | ISUZU D-MAX | Isuzu N Motor Sport | 14:00:01 |
| 6 | Puttiwat ANGKANAWIN | | Ukrit KHUNTHONG | | TOYOTA VIGO | Goodyear Racing Team Thailand | 14:04:09 |
| 7 | Chai PALAWAT | | Amnuay KOSITAPORN | | MITSUBISHI TRITON | Hankook Motorsports Team | 14:07:58 |
| 8 | Worawat YINGSAKUL | | Athikij SRIMONGKOL/Kitisak KLINCHAN | | TOYOTA VIGO | VRV Bangchak Coca-Cola Banrie Maxxis Team Thailand | 14:12:08 |
| 9 | Vivat AEOLEK | | Chaisin NARKBAN | | ISUZU D-MAX | Isuzu N Motor Sport | 14:18:27 |
| 10 | Thawee NAENNA | | Peerapong SOMBATWONG | | TOYOTA VIGO | VRV Bangchak Coca-Cola Banrie Maxxis Team Thailand | 14:18:51 |
| 11 | Attakorn TANAWONGKUL | | Bunpot AMPORNMAHA | | TOYOTA VIGO | Goodyear Racing Team Thailand | 14:30:44 |
| 12 | Krisda U-YASATIEN | | Amornvit KUAN-U | | MITSUBISHI STRADA | Hankook Motorsports Team | 15:11:10 |
| 13 | Vorapoj BUNCHUAYLUEA | | Chupong CHAIWAN | | TOYOTA VIGO | BRIDGESTONE PURE THAI N BRAKE | 21:47:57 |
| 14 | Parithas THASNASARIT | | Jatuporn BURAKIJPACHAI | | MITSUBISHI TRITON | Hankook Motorsports Team | 22:17:30 |
| 15 | Chusak TASANAWIRIYAKUL | | Somkiat NOICHARD | | TOYOTA VIGO | Toyota Vigo Cross Country Team Thailand | 22:25:24 |
| 16 | Michihiro ASAI |  | Hideki SASAKI | | MITSUBISHI PAJERO | MICHIHIRO ASAI | 22:31:30 |
| 17 | Norihiro YAMAMOTO | | Takashi TSUJIMOTO | | TOYOTA LAND CRUISER | NORIHIRO YAMAMOTO | 22:46:32 |
| 18 | Tan Chin LONG |  | Ng Hao HAN | | MITSUBISHI PAJERO | TAN CHIN LONG | 23:31:54 |
| 19 | Takuma AOKI | | Ittipon SIMARAKS | | ISUZU D-MAX | Club Super Special Stage | 30:03:38 |
| 20 | Takeshi TSUKADA | | Takashi YAMAMOTO/Nobuaki IJIRI | | MITSUBISHI PAJERO | TAKESHI TSUKADA | 30:36:06 |
| 21 | Chung Min CHAO |  | Deng Min HUA | | ISUZU RODEO | CHUNG MIN CHAO | 34:38:07 |
| 22 | Takashi SASAKI | | Kyohei SATO | | ISUZU D-MAX | Club Super Special Stage | 36:13:57 |
| 23 | Bundit PANTHITA | | Thanawat BANLUKIT | | SUZUKI VITARA | Hankook Motorsports Team | 39:06:09 |
| 24 | Tadamitsu NIIHORI | | Pisit TONGBOONTERM | | TOYOTA VIGO | Toyota Vigo Cross Country Team Thailand | DNF* |
| 25 | Kinya MORIKAWA | | Masayuki FUKANO | | TOYOTA LAND CRUISER | KINYA MORIKAWA | DNF* |
| 26 | Niphon NIMYEESOON | | Pradit KU-AMORNWATTANA | | TOYOTA VIGO | VRV Bangchak Coca-Cola Banrie Maxxis Team Thailand | DNF* |
| 27 | Takatsugu AOKI | | Chakaphan TAPBAMROONG | | ISUZU D-MAX | Club Super Special Stage | DNF* |