JANUARY 2002

Launch of Silk Road Adventure 2001 exhibition

29th January 2002 - What a great turn out today at the launch of the 'Pictures from an expedition' exhibition at the Petronas Galeri. Graced by YB Dato' Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, the Minister of Youth and Sports, and Tan Sri Dato' Mohd Hassan Marican, PETRONAS President and Chief Executive, who also revealed the PETRONAS Silk Road Adventure 2001 book and DVD.

But first, more about the exhibition. Curated by Razlan of Galeri PETRONAS,(who also went on the expedition) the exhibition of more than 300 photographs of 7 countries covers the diversity of the Silk Road. Photos of the culture, environment and people of the Silk Road brings back sweet memories of the expedition. In a special area, photographs of the PETRONAS Adventure Team and their exploits is also exhibited.

A large number of the Team was present for the opening, for those that didn't make it today we hope to see you at the Galeri soon.

The Silk Road Adventure 2001 book was published by PETRONAS Motorsports with contributions from the Team members. It was a great effort by all involved to produce the book in such a short time. Special mention must go to Grandpa for his many contributions.

The book will be up for sale at the Galeri, it also comes with some postcards. A DVD is included in the special box set. The DVD is a special edition documentary , it includes over 65 minutes of video, behind the scenes interviews, over 220 photographs and 7 interactive maps.

Get your copy now ! Click here to see the website's gallery.

WHERE ARE WE GOING NEXT?

That seems to be the main question on everyone's lips. The PETRONAS Adventure Team is rumored to be going all over the place this year - from Africa to South America to Russia. Wherever it may be you can bet its going to be a challenge. Watch this space in the next few weeks as we finalise the details of this year's expedition. Application forms and expedition details will be announced soon. In the meantime, we hope you will enjoy the participants' gallery of last year's expedition.

LAUNCH OF 'PICTURES FROM AN EXPEDITION'

16 January 2002 - The moment to rekindle the images and experience from the famed Silk Road is here. The Petronas Gallery is having a photography exhibition on the Petronas Silk Road Adventure 2001. Aptly named 'Pictures From an Expedition', it showcases the sights and people the Adventure Team came across along the way on the ancient Silk Route.

The exhibition is due to take place on the 26th of January and will end on the 17th of March 2002. The opening of the exhibition is on the 29th of January at 5:30 pm in the Gallery Petronas, KLCC and will be officiated by the Honourable Youth and Sports Minister, Datuk Hishamuddin Tun Hussein.

Let's all show our support for the event and reminice the joys and tribulations that made the Silk Road Adventure 2001 the success that it was. Hope to see all of you there!

NEW PARTICIPANTS' GALLERY

A whole new page dedicated to the participants' of the Petronas Silk Road Adventure 2001. These participants were kind enough to contribute their pictures to this website for the benefit of others to enjoy. To see these works of art, click over to the Participants' Gallery now!

RFC : USEFUL EXPERIENCE

This year’s event marked an initiation of sorts for our team. We have learned much from it and our drivers and co-drivers will find the experience useful.

We hope to be better prepared next year for improved performance. Although our boys did well despite their lack of experience, we must ensure only the best drivers and co-drivers are selected, bearing mind PETRONAS’ enthusiasm and interest.

Our involvement attracts media interest especially on the international front. This implies good exposure for all concerned.

With other teams - including those from Africa - vouching to be more prepared, competition will be even keener next year.

According to PAT driver, Voo Ken Yin, the event is the toughest in the world. “The obstacles are really challenging especially along the stretch named Twilight Zone. The cars had go through a 75 degree drop from the hill and then climb up again at the same 75 degree gradient! Several winches broke and at least 5 cars overturned,” says Voo.

But that is the Rain Forest Challenge. SS (Serious Stretches) are the norm every year!