Dakar 2010 route will feature more stages in Chile this time
Organizers say Dakar Rally will weather crisis
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — 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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Rene Kuipers finishes 18th overall on Dakar 2009
Rene Kuipers and Filipe Palmeiro finished the toughest Dakar Rally ever, the 2009 edition, in their Norit sponsored BMW X3CC of the factory team BMW X-Raid. The duo which had not been together in a car before the start of the rally on January 3rd had an amazing drive during the last special stage of the rally and finished the stage in 7th position, the best
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Dakar 2009 Stage 14 final results, photos and videos: Giniel de Villiers wins for Volkswagen Motorsport
Photo: ©willyweyens-rallyworld
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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