A motor car made for urban use adopts the standard 2 wheel drive system, the front wheels are connected directly to the engine and gear change box via an axle with the rear wheels running free. A 4X4 (4WD) vehicle gives the driver an option to have 2 or 4 wheel drive according to the road conditions or terrain with a second rear axle connected to the power like the front axle. The 4 wheel drive option for dangerous weather conditions or surfaces means that each wheel has independent traction and power thereby allowing the vehicle to be controllable in adverse situations. The 4X4 wheel drive system was developed originally for military use and later spread into commercial use. The amazing fact that 4WD technology was invented and patented in 1893 by Joseph Diplock, a British steam locomotion engineer and in 1899 the Porsche Motor company produced an electric hybrid 4X4 vehicle. Although the technology was used for industrial and agricultural purposes initially the military sector saw its use for battle conditions and started to develop it even further.
The world’s best known 4WD vehicles are the British Land Rover and American Jeep brands which were massed produced for the respective military forces during WWII. The next big change came in the 1980s when most international carmakers tapped into the urban driver market with specially adapted road vehicles that could become off road vehicles too, it proved to be a success and since then all the major motor car manufacturers have improved on the 4X4 concept to it becoming a trendy status symbol as well as providing the fun of off road excursions. The most popular 4X4 vehicles sold today in Europe are Toyota, BMW, Dacia and the already mentioned Land Rover and Jeep now in the Chrysler Group.
The Party Krakow 4X4 Off Road activity is set in the spectacular Ojcow National Park on the outskirts of Krakow. A specially designed off road track through the forest, highlands and stream paths will test your driving skills. This thrill seeking adventure is a challenge that you must experience, especially in such scenic surroundings. Instructors ride with you and so do 1 or 2 of your mates who take it turns at the wheel as long as you all have a driving licence. A top choice of off road cars available including Land Rover, Toyota and even a Russian UAV. The activity comes with a PK Guide and return transfers, a full service so that you enjoy the sensations and emotions of conquering the most impossible looking obstacles that the Krakow off road circuit throws at you.
If you enjoyed the PK 4X4 activity and it has convinced you to buy a such a vehicle then try to visit the world’s largest 4X4 Expo in Germany, the Abenteuer Allrad & Overland 4WD Expo. Thousands of 4WD enthusiasts descend on the town of Bad Kissingen about a 90 minute drive from Frankfurt, this is the place to be, to get, see and drive all the latest models and check out visitors vehicles from cars to SUVs to trucks plus all the accessories you could ever think of all on display to the public.
The toughest and most dangerous 4WD rally is the Dakar Rally originally called the Paris to Daker Rally. This has become the world’s most challenging competitor race and features all kinds of vehicles from motor bikes to quads and cars to space age looking trucks. The Dakar Rally began in 1978 thanks to a Frenchman called Thierry Sabine who was inspired by his adventure on a motor bike in the Libyan desert. The 2022 Dakar Rally route is in the desert of Saudi Arabia with its start point in Ha’il to then finish 14 days later in Jedda with a day of rest midway in Riyadh. Apart from your 4X4 vehicle you will need €25,000 to register your car for the pleasure of competing, so, start looking for sponsors as all the world’s major sports channels will be there following the rally.
Party Krakow’s Adventure Off Road event could inspire you too, rise to the challenge and try it, adrenaline pumping 4X4.
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