Our story begins in 1980 in a small garage in Schondorf am Ammersee and leads all the
way to the sand dunes of Saudi Arabia. We bring 45 years of offroad experience, a
family history full of motorsport passion and infrastructure that is second to none.
Timeline · 1980 – 2027
From Schondorf am Ammersee to Saudi Arabia.
1980
Founded in Schondorf am Ammersee. Josef Loder establishes delta Geländesport. One of the first offroad companies in Europe.
1982
First Paris-Dakar start. Josef Loder with a Suzuki LJ80 for Suzuki Motorsport. The foundation of a legend.
1985
Paris-Dakar with Puch GE280. Assistance rapide for the BMW Motorrad works team. Gaston Rahier wins. Loder finishes as one of 101 (out of 364).
1986
Official German representative of the Paris-Dakar Rally.
1990
Official German representative of the Pharao Rally.
1991 / 1993
Pharao Rally. Toyota Landcruiser J70 (1991) and Ford Maverick (1993).
1995 – 2003
Transylvania Trophy. Support and sponsoring.
1997 – 2008
Rallye Breslau. Support and sponsoring.
2023
Founding of delta Classic Racing by Maximilian and Laurence Loder. As a tribute to their father Josef.
2024
Dakar Classic. Puch GE280 Replica. First start. Vehicle rolled in the dunes. Finish line. 45 years of heritage back on the starting line.
2025
La Carrera Panamericana. Ford Falcon. Mexico.
2026
Dakar Classic. Puch GE280. Yanbu. Full infrastructure for the first time (MULE + MAN 6×6 service truck). Finish line.
2027
Dakar Classic Saudi Arabia. Car #763. King Abdullah Economic City. Get on board now.
Technical strengths
Everything from a single source. Nothing left to chance.
01
Built completely in-house
Every vehicle we prepare is built by us. From the chassis to the final setup. No third parties, no compromises.
02
Full service from A to Z
Rental vehicle, complete build or ongoing maintenance. We accompany every aspect of race preparation.
03
Dedicated race workshop
Our workshop works exclusively on competition vehicles. No road cars, no distractions.
04
Stage-approved service truck
The MAN 6×6 service truck is allowed to enter the special stage. We are where others can't go.
05
Networked with the best
Cooperation with six-time Dakar winner X-raid.
06
Dedicated spare-parts vehicle
Ready 24/7. The right part comes to you. On the track or in the bivouac.
07
Decades of experience
Our know-how doesn't come from books. It was earned on the track. Since 1982.
Team 2027
The Loder Brothers.
Driver Car #763
Maximilian Loder
Team principal and driver. Son of founder Josef Loder. Co-founder of delta Classic Racing (2023). Heir to a 45-year family history in desert sport.
Co-driver / Navigator
Laurence Loder
Maximilian's brother. Co-founder of delta Classic Racing. Navigation is his craft. Reading the roadbook, securing waypoints, keeping the route under control.
OdelzhausenLocation · Bavaria
40 kmDistance to Munich
4Workshops
50+Employees
The first hall was built in 1899. More are under construction. In operation all year
round. In the heart of Europe. 40 kilometres outside Munich.
