Greek rider from Kalamata Emmanuel Panousis (left) participates at the most demanding and difficult race, the Dakar of personal water craft racing Jet Raid since 1998, the year that marked the beginning of a new era. Two years later he won the Jet Raid on a Kawasaki Ultra 150. This year he took part with the French Team Audemar along with rider Bourseau. They rode a Yamaha SUV that was equipped with a fourstroke FX 160 engine and a specially made lightweight carbon deck. They made it to the podium and now they take a rest prior to their practice in the Caribbean in February, heading later on to the famous Guadeloupe race. More pictures of the duo in the Gallery.
