Great Wall Automobile competes in the 2025 China Automobile Off-road Rally Championship Jin Ta Station (Dunhuang Off-road Endurance Race)

Overview of Great Wall Motors’ Participation
1.Contestant lineup:
Great Wall Motors participated in the event with an extremely large team of 14 racing cars, including the manufacturer’s team and the club-co-created teams.
The vehicle models include:
- Haval Dragon: Driven by female driver Li Yanyi.
- V6 Cannon: Continuing the excellent performance of the Tengda Rally, driven by driver Zhang Ya.
- Tank 500 Hyper Z1: Also driven by female driver Ren Pan.
- Wei Jianjun personally drove the H9 (fork U version): As the chairman of Great Wall Motors, Wei Jianjun’s participation was undoubtedly the biggest highlight, attracting widespread attention.
- Club co-created team: Including 7 vehicles such as 2.0T Cannon, 2.0T Tank 300, and Tank 300 Half, demonstrating Great Wall’s support for amateur drivers.
2. Equality of competition concepts:
- Great Wall Automobile has enabled ordinary consumers to own high-quality off-road vehicles at a lower cost through “off-road equality”.
- This time, it has further promoted “event equality”, providing professional event platforms for club drivers, including spare parts support and technical team guarantees, thereby reducing the individual participation cost (the cost of participating in a single event is nearly one million yuan).
- This measure allows ordinary car enthusiasts to realize their dreams of professional racing, demonstrating Great Wall Automobile’s social responsibility and brand influence.
3. Logistics Support:
- Great Wall Automobile has its own heavy truck logistics support team, which provides strong logistical support for the participating vehicles.
- Logistics support is of vital importance in professional off-road rally races. It not only tests the performance of the racing cars and the skills of the drivers, but also assesses the overall strength of the team.
4. Characteristics of Production Vehicles:
- According to the competition rules, the engines, gearboxes, transfer cases, and chassis structures of the participating vehicles must be consistent with those of the production vehicles. The batteries and motors of the new energy vehicles also need to be the same as those of the production vehicles.
- Although there are adjustments in the appearance (such as the front and rear bumpers), the production characteristics of the core components ensure the fairness of the competition and the true test of the reliability of the vehicles.
- The participation of production vehicles not only demonstrates the technical strength of Great Wall Motors but also further verifies the durability and stability of its products.
Event Background
- Schedule: The race consists of 1 qualifying session and 3 official stages, with the total special stage being approximately 900 kilometers.
- Road conditions: The road conditions of the stages are complex, demanding extremely high durability and stability from the vehicles. It is the “hardest trial ground” for mass-produced vehicles.
Significance: This event is not only a contest of technology and strength, but also a stage for showcasing the brand power and production vehicle quality of Great Wall Automobile.
Highlight Analysis
1. Wei Jianjun participated in the competition himself:
- As the head of Great Wall Motors, Wei Jianjun participated in the competition driving the H9, which not only demonstrated his confidence in his company’s products but also promoted the brand through his high-profile participation in the rally.
- His performance will become the focus of media and fans’ attention, and is expected to further enhance Great Wall Motors’ brand influence in the off-road field.
2. Diversified driver lineup:
- The addition of female drivers (such as Li Yanyi and Rong Pan) shows Great Wall Motors’ support for gender equality and diversity, breaking the traditional gender stereotype in off-road rallies.
- The participation of the club-organized teams reflects Great Wall’s support for amateur drivers, expanding the popular base of the event.
3. Technical verification of production vehicles:
- Great Wall Motors participated in the competition with production vehicles, highlighting the reliability and durability of its products in extreme environments.
- Compared to modified vehicles, the participation of production vehicles can more directly reflect the actual performance of the vehicle, and is of great reference value for consumers’ purchasing decisions.
4. Innovative model of fair competition:
- By lowering the entry threshold, Great Wall Motors has allowed more ordinary car enthusiasts to compete in professional fields, which is a relatively innovative model in domestic auto racing.
- Strong logistics and technical support have further enhanced the competitiveness of the team and also set an example for other brands.
Expectations and Prospects
- The performance of Great Wall Automobile: With a large fleet of 14 vehicles and strong logistical support, Great Wall Automobile is expected to achieve excellent results in this competition.
- The performance of Wei Jianjun: As a non-professional driver, Wei Jianjun’s performance not only concerns personal honors but will also directly affect the market attention of the Great Wall H9.
- Brand influence: Through this event, Great Wall Automobile will further consolidate its leading position in the off-road vehicle market, and at the same time promote the brand concepts of “off-road equality” and “event equality” to be deeply rooted in people’s minds.