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 2 Results: Carlos Sainz takes the lead in the Volkswagen Race Touareg

Posted by Scott Coursey 4 January, 2009 (0) Comment

Carlos Sainz won today’s second stage, between Santa Rosa and Puerto Madryn in Argentina, to take the lead of the 2009 Dakar driving the VW Touareg.

Sianz’ team-mate Giniel De Villiers moved up to second place in the overall standings to cap off a good day for VW. Stephane Peterhansel climbed to 3rd after a better performance today in the Mitsubishi Pajero.

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