Leading motorsport preparation and hire firm EDSL Sport have today [11 May] announced a collaboration with off-road manufacturer LifeLive, to become the exclusive distributor for the TN5 and TN11 Cross Cars in the United Kingdom.
The internationally renowned and FIA Approved LifeLive TN5 Cross Car is a new breed of racing machine that offers an affordable and exciting way to experience the thrill of motorsport. Designed to be lightweight, nimble and robust, it is a perfect entry-level car for anyone looking to experience the exciting world of rallycross, sprinting and hill climbs.
EDSL Sport will also be responsible for introducing the exciting and newly announced TN11 model to the UK when it is released in 2024.
Created by the Belgian-based LifeLive operation, the firm is headed by Yannick Neuville, with support from Hyundai Motorsport WRC driver and brother, Thierry. The car is perfect for experienced racers and professional drivers who are looking for a new kind of challenge and has already been used across the globe in various formulas and championships.
Most recently, the TN5 Cross Car has been utilised by the FIA Rally Star competition which was created to find the next emerging rally talent, drawing young drivers from 146 national sporting authorities across the globe to embark on a four-year programme to turn online sim racers into fully fledged international rally drivers.
The impressive machine has also been used by the Belgian automobile federation to hone the skills of young drivers who wish to start their journey towards the FIA World Rally Championship or FIA World Rallycross Championship.
With a tubular steel frame and equipped with either a 650cc or 850cc motorcycle engine, the “buggy” style of car has been designed to be fun, energetic and low cost, perfect for amateurs, professionals and progressive talent. Adaptive to any surface, the TN5 is also well-placed for many racing series across the UK, including the BTRDA Cross Car Rallycross series.
Alex Waterman, MD of EDSL Sport, said “We are thrilled to be partnering with LifeLive to bring this amazing racing machine to the UK market. This is an exciting time for motorsport in the UK and we believe that the LifeLive TN5 and new TN11 Cross Car will appeal to many drivers looking for their next adventure. It is the perfect vehicle to help us promote and grow the sport to a wider and younger audience.”
Yanick Neuville, Managing Director of LifeLive, added, “LifeLive has always been committed to promoting and spreading Cross Car throughout the world. Since the beginning of our business, we have shown our commitment by working with many foreign partners and now we are adding the UK with EDSL Sport as a reseller. We are proud to work with this serious team with whom we share common ambitions. Cross Car is currently growing in the United Kingdom and we want to show our involvement in this development.”
The LifeLive TN5 Cross Car is designed to be used in a wide range of events and environments, including rallycross events, sprint races, hill climbs, and track days. Its versatility and affordability make it the perfect car for any enthusiast looking for an exciting and new experience in motorsport.
This new partnership between EDSL Sport and LifeLive marks the beginning of an exciting era in the world of motorsport. If you are interested in the hire or purchase of a Lifelive TN5 or TN11, please contact us.
