DAKAR 2018Jack Oliver Adolf Lundin

About Me• Jack Oliver Adolf Lundin

• 27 years old

• Born December 30, 1989 in Vancouver BC Canada

• Mining Engineer For Lundin Gold Inc.

• Currently living and working in South Eastern Ecuador on the construction of the Fruta del Norte Gold Mine

• Interests:• Sports – Motocross, Basketball, Swimming,

Fitness training, Snowboarding, Water Skiing

• Music – All Genres• Spending time with Family and Friends• Desert Racing• Natural Resource Industry• Professional Sports – NBA, NFL, Olympics

etc.

Sports BackgroundGrowing up in British Columbia, Canada, I spent my winters in the mountains and my summers in the woods. I have competed in freestyle and boarder cross snowboarding competitions. Snowboarding and dirt biking share many similarities in that they are both done in extreme conditions and require a high level of concentration and focus.

In addition to snowboarding and dirt biking, I was sports captain at my boarding school (Aiglon College, Switzerland) and captain of both the rugby and basketball team during my final year of high school. I was also the freestyle snowboarding champion in my final year of high school.

Motivation For Dakar• I want to be a part of the new Dakar generation and

test both mental and physical endurance through one of the most exciting and tough races on this planet. I first heard about the Dakar when I was 10 years old because my Father competed in the Paris-Dakar from the years 2000-2003. I remember following him online and watching videos on the internet when I was a kid and thinking to myself that one day I would compete in this world class event.

• I love to challenge myself both mentally and physically and this type of race fits my personality very well. I feel that I am ready to compete in the Dakar because I have been riding motocross for most of my life and competed in a handful of desert races. The last race was the Merzouga Rally. By the end of this competition, I felt very comfortable with using navigation which has given me the confidence to apply for the next Dakar in January 2018.

RACE HISTORY (see later slides for full details)

• 2011:

• BAJA 250: Pro Class 5th Place

• BAJA 1000: Pro Class 10th Place

• 2014

• VEGAS 2 RENO: 48th Overall

• 2015

• BAJA 500: Open Amateur 10th Place

• 2017

• MERZOUGA RALLY: 48th Overall

• IN 2011 BAJA 1000 I HAD A BAD CRASH WHICH RESULTED IN A BROKEN FOOT AND A SURGERY WHICH PUT ME OUT OF RACING FOR 2 YEARS. I AM FULLY HEALED AND BELIEVE THAT THE INJURY MADE ME A SMARTER AND SAFER RIDER.

TRAINING FOR THE DAKAR• As preparation for the Dakar I participated in the Merzouga Rally

(48th overall). This was my first rally and a fantastic experience. I learned and gained confidence in using navigation at high speeds and improved my riding skills in the dunes.

• I plan to participate in the 50th anniversary of the Baja 1000 this November which is another race that requires stamina, strength, endurance, and all-terrain skills on the bike.

• In December 2016, I spent 1 week training with 2 Dakar veterans’ in La Rioja Province, Argentina around Villa Union, as well as Catamarca Province around Fiambala. This was a great experience and gave me a taste of the conditions that I would face in the Dakar.

• In addition to these races, I keep up my physical fitness through consistent weight and cardio training.

• Other forms of exercise through sports that I do are motocross, swimming, hiking, cycling, water skiing, and snowboarding.

SUPPORT• My company Lundin Gold Inc. will be providing a part of the

funding for the Dakar. We are a Canadian Gold Mining company with a Focus on Mineral Reserves in South Easter Ecuador. Many of my colleagues in Ecuador have heard of the Dakar and will be following the race closely come January.

• The rest of the funding will be sourced from myself.

• I am considering to apply for sponsorships this summer but it is not necessary for my funding.

Conclusion

2018 is the ideal year for me to race in the Dakar. I have been dreaming about competing in this competition since I was a kid and I feel physically and mentally prepared to take on this challenge.

The Dakar event requires a level of maturity and experience that I believe I have achieved not only through previous races but through hard work and determination.

I feel confident that through support from my family, friends, and colleagues, I will be able to succeed in the 2018 Dakar Rally.

Previous race results – 2011 Baja 250

Previous race results – 2011 Baja 1000

Previous race results – 2014 Vegas 2 Reno

Previous race results – 2015 Baja 500

Previous race results – 2017 Merzouga Rally