Dakar pilots, in solidarity with those affected by DANA: “We need hands and help; even if it’s a shovel, it’s worth it”

The most important Valencian municipality affected by DANA They face endless complications and challenges. The CValencian community trying to restore its streets to a state remotely similar to the original. Without setting aside the irreversible losses incurred after the tragedy, removing tons of mud and debris from the streets represents a real challenge. Many entrances are blocked by large amounts of debris and piled up vehicles. In these times any help is welcome, and the world of motorsport, in this case the Dakar, does not sit idly by.

He Naturhouse Raid Teamthe Spanish Rally team, did not hesitate to offer its assistance through its 6×6 Dakar truck, which reached the complex access to ground zero, offering essential support to the rescue and reconstruction operations . The Naturhouse Raid Team wasn’t the only one to offer its help.

Cristina Gutierrezwinner of the 2024 Dakar, put aside his preparations for the 2025 edition and did not hesitate to offer his services. People from Burgos traveled to the areas most affected by DANA. He traveled with his 4×4 and his co-pilot Pablo Moreno to contribute their grain of sand to social work. Catarroja, Picanya and Massanassa were the pilot’s chosen destinations. With the fire department, he went to the ground zero of the disaster and after a difficult day he communicated the need for cooperation and hands: “We need a lot of hands and help. You have to come organized. Even so , it’s worth it and very important,” he highlighted.

The Valencian Dakar driver Tosha Schareina He offered to help this past week. The Honda rider thus joins a long list of Spanish Dakar pilots who help and offer their services to Valencians. Also Laia Sanzwith his friends and colleagues, traveled to Valencia with a convoy of five cars and a motorcycle, with cleaning products and food, with the idea of ​​access to the most complicated places. The Valencian Motorcycle Federation He asked for support and already had over two hundred Spanish pilots helping. Daniel Albero, Dakar motorcyclist, led a large group of motor collaborators to reach points where cars cannot access. They travel to certain areas and offer food and resources.

But few pictures show the scope of the disaster in Valencia as the Dakarian shows Joan Barreda. Yesterday the man from Castellón published some photos on Instagram where he was working and knee-deep in mud with these words: “It’s sad to see a weather disaster like this in person. It’s unimaginable that something like this would happen like this. Aunt Valencians!”