Crikey, I do feel for the competitors. Basically a year in training and anticipation for nothing.
The problem is that in most western countries we either have not got the space or the do-gooders have made it nearly impossible to organise large scale racing like that. Lawsuits galore.
I do like the Toureg idea, maybe with a couple of grenade launchers as well (instead of headlights). Stand back James B.