TransAnatolia, held in the unique geography of Anatolia where culture, history, and nature intertwine, is counting down to a grand adventure for its 14th year. The 2,200 km race, starting in Mersin and concluding in Van between August 31 and September 7, will feature 93 competitors from many countries, including Turkey.

TransAnatolia is one of the rare organizations that brings together nature, adventure, and sports in a single race. This year, competitors from Italy, Switzerland, Romania, Andorra, France, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Japan, and the UK will fiercely compete across Turkey’s diverse geographies.

Challenging Routes and Diverse Categories

The race will start in Mersin and pass through İçel, Karaman, Konya, Niğde, Adana, Kayseri, Yozgat, Sivas, Erzincan, Tunceli, Elazığ, Bingöl, Muş, and Bitlis before concluding in Van. The 2,200 km routes will feature both Turkish and international competitors. Participants will compete in two separate categories: rally and raid, across various vehicle types including motorcycles, 4×4 cars, SSVs, quads, and trucks. They will face challenging conditions across different climates and geographies.

Sponsorship and Support

TransAnatolia is supported by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the General Directorate of Forestry, the Turkish Automobile Sports Federation, and the Antalya Offroad Club, with additional support from the Turkish Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA). This year, Castrol and Talay Logistics are prominent as main sponsors, while other supporting brands include Spor Toto, General Tire, Kosy, Fikirmedya, Euro 4×4 Parts, İzeltaş, DFDS, Cazador, and Istanbul Portfolio. The transportation supporters are Fiat and Jeep, and the media supporters are Power app and Motorsport.com.

Famous Competitors and Teams

Pol Tarres Roca and Alessandro Botturi, who placed well in last year’s TransAnatolia, are back for this year’s race. Major factory teams from the motorsports world, including Yamaha, Sherco, and Ducati, will be participating in the 2024 event. Additionally, there will be entries from Japan and the United Kingdom in the SSV category.

TransAnatolia 2024 promises another adrenaline-pumping adventure and a unique racing experience this year. The countdown has begun—don’t miss out on the excitement!