Southern Traverse's Lorre and Hunt say they are extremely excited to continue their relationship with Discovery Channel. With the participation of seven recognized international adventure race events, this is the first series to unite elite, established adventure races around the world, and create a solid foundation of events throughout the calendar year. Discovery Channel will be the exclusive media sponsor of the series. In addition, invitations to the Championship will be extended to second-place teams in the AR World Series, and to winners of other recognized worldwide adventure races. To complete a full field of 50 four-person teams, registration will also be open to experienced teams who meet specified qualifying criteria.
Registration is open as of today.
Hunt and Lorre say the international qualifying AR World Series will give true meaning and authenticity to the title of the Discovery Channel World Champion Adventure Racing team. We can now work together for the betterment of the sport in general. By working together, we can continue to grow the sport of adventure racing in the right direction for competitors. Leading adventure racers from around the world have reacted with enthusiasm for the new initiative. Ian Adamson, winner of the Southern Traverse, Raid Gauloises, Eco-Challenge, and many others, believes the push to organize the Discovery Channel World Championship Adventure Race and the international adventure racing circuit comes at an important time in the evolution of the sport.