Africa as well as spending some hospital time in Greece I have made many close friends and been able to experience their culture and way of life . This is one of the most rewarding aspects of what I am doing .”
Speaking with Houlihan you are immediately drawn to the fact that he ’ s a passionate person , a determined person , someone who sets realistic goals and does what he can to achieve them . He understands that failure , whilst not ideal , is a learning experience and something not to be feared . And for anyone wanting to get into serious rallying ? “ Be prepared to make some big sacrifices ,” Houlihan is now stone faced . “ And be careful , it ’ s addictive and once you get involved and start it ’ s near impossible to stop .”
One day Houlihan will slow down and take it all in but , at the moment , we feel there ’ s big things to come , on The Road To Dakar … TRAVERSE
Competing in an event like Dakar is expensive , costing just over AU $ 100,000 . Houlihan is thankful for the support of his sponsors , both financial and product , but admits that he ’ s always looking for more to ensure great results . Above all , he says the support of people is most important , the type of support money can ’ t buy . If you ’ d like to follow Houlihan or offer support , he has a number of socials to keep up to date on :
Facebook – RoadToDakar2021 Instagram - @ Andrew _ RoadToDakar WWW – RoadToDakar . com
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