Monday, October 26, 2009

Dakar 2010


In 2010, for the second consecutive year, the Dakar, formerly known as the Paris-Dakar, will take place in South America amid the equally sumptuous and sometimes hostile nature offered by both Argentina and Chile. The course will consist of a 9000 kilometer (5593 mile) loop through the two countries and will include a long stay in the Atacama Desert. Incidentally, Argentina and Chile will jointly celebrate the bicentenary of their independence this coming year. The race will ultimately culminate in a podium finish the 17th of January in Buenos Aires.

After the popular success experienced last year with the local public, the number of "national" motorcycle and 4 wheel vehicles applicants have tripled. Of course the influx of competitors from every other part of the globe will not be underrepresented in this adventure either. The race against time has begun, particularly for European fans who must prepare their vehicles for boarding between the 25 and 26 November at Le Havre, France. Nearly 200 bikers are expected to start the rally in Buenos Aires, Argentina on the 1st of January. The twice winning rider in the bike category, Cyril Desprès, has confirmed his participation, hitherto uncertain. He will be at the handlebars of a semi-official factory KTM 690, detuned as required by new regulations.

To see the course of the 32nd running of the Dakar, click here:



Source: Moto-Station.com (French)

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