Dakar 2010: Argentina to host again as event visits the Atacama desert in Chile

Posted by Scott Coursey 3 June, 2009 (0) Comment

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The organisers unveiled this morning the stage cities of the 2010 Dakar that will be welcomed for the second consecutive year by Argentina and by Chile. The two countries have decided to start the year of the festivities of the bicentennial of their independence with the Dakar that will precisely take off from Buenos Aires on the 1st of January for an 8600km journey (around 5200kms

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Dakar 2010 route will feature more stages in Chile this time

Posted by Scott Coursey 3 March, 2009 (0) Comment

Organizers say Dakar Rally will weather crisis

— Dakar Rally organizers remain optimistic amid a global economic downturn that has raised doubts about competitor turnout in 2010.

“The international context is one of crisis,” said Dakar director Etienne Lavigne during the rally’s launch on Monday in the Argentine presidential… Continue reading

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Dakar 2009 Stage 14 final results, photos and videos: Giniel de Villiers wins for Volkswagen Motorsport

Posted by Scott Coursey 18 January, 2009 (0) Comment

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Giniel de Villiers won the Dakar Rally 2009 for Volkswagen on Saturday after the final Santa Fé  brought the event to an end.

Volkswagen Motorsport ensured there wouldn’t be a battle between its two leading drivers, issuing team orders before the start of the final stage. Mark Miller finished second  in his Touareg to secure a VW 1-2 at the finish. Robby Gordon brought the big Hummer home third after a… Continue reading

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