Marcel van Vliet explained

Marcel van Vliet (born 7 October 1970, Gouda) is a Dutch truck racer, best known for participating in the Dakar Rally, in which he finished third in 2010 and seventh in 2011. In the 2012 edition he won the first stage. He has 3 daughters and he is one of the owners of a company called "Van Vliet Automotive Group B.V.".^[1]

Notable results in Dakar Rally

• Winner of first stage, 2011^[1]
• Finished third overall, 2010^[2]
• Winner of first stage, 2009^[3]

External links

• Rider sheet for van Vliet, Dakar Rally 2012
• Website for Van Vliet XL Group

Notes and References

1. News: Trucker Van Vliet wint eerste etappe. 1 January 2012. Eindhovens Dagblad. 1 January 2012.
2. Web site: Podiumplaats voor Marcel van Vliet. 16 January 2010. Transport Online. 1 January 2012.
3. News: Van Vliet wint spannende eerste etappe. 3 January 2009. BN DeStem. 1 January 2012.