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Tracks through the desert in MauritaniaThe Dakar Rally (or simply ' The Dakar'; formerly known as the ' Paris–Dakar Rally') is an annual organised by the. Most events since the inception in 1978 were staged from, to, but due to security threats in, which led to the cancellation of the, events from 2009 to 2019 were held in. The 2020 edition is being held in. The rally is open to amateur and professional entries, amateurs typically making up about eighty percent of the participants.The rally is an off-road endurance event. The terrain that the competitors traverse is much tougher than that used in conventional, and the vehicles used are true rather than modified on-road vehicles.
We build custom high-end Rally and Adventure motorcycles using a tailored combination of parts from KTM factory bikes, LPR, and best-in-class 3rd party. Sep 04, 2016 Day two’s route was the longest of the school: 210km. Typical international rallies are 480-640 km/day (half transfer, half racing), for seven days, so we were still in the minor leagues at this distance. I prepared as well as I could, marked my roadbook well, fueled my body and cleared my mind.
Most of the competitive special sections are off-road, crossing dunes, mud, rocks, and among others. The distances of each stage covered vary from short distances up to 800–900 kilometres (500–560 mi) per day. 2018 rally in PeruIn the, the team came to the fore, now using in lieu of BMWs. Peterhansel had joined the team in 2010 after Mitsubishi's departure, but had been unable to challenge the Volkswagen drivers. Following Volkswagen's withdrawal, Peterhansel was able to secure his fourth win in the car category and his tenth in total, his main opposition coming from within his own team. Peterhansel successfully defended his title in as the Damen Jefferies buggies of Sainz and Al-Attiyah failed to last the distance.
Despres also racked up a further two wins for KTM in the bikes class in 2012 and 2013, bringing his tally to five, aided by Coma's absence due to injury in the latter year. Coma struck back on his return to the Dakar in, taking a comfortable fourth title and a 13th in succession for KTM, whilst emulated Auriol and Peterhansel by taking his maiden title in the cars class a decade on from his victory on two wheels - albeit only after team orders by slowed down Peterhansel.Peugeot returned for the 2015 event with an all-new, diesel-powered, two-wheel drive contender, but failed to make an impact as 's Minis once more dominated. Al-Attiyah won the event in his second year for the team, while Coma racked up a fifth title in the bikes after the defection of long-time rival Despres to the car class and Peugeot. Peugeot did however see success in with Peterhansel behind the wheel, racking up his 6th win in the car category, and again in 2017 and 2018 until Peugeot decide to officially leave the competition.
In won for the first time with (in his third victory with three different manufacturers). The bike category saw the KTM works team rider, Australian Toby Price, take his first Dakar victory, winning his second title in 2019. And won the 2017 and 2018 edition also for the team from Mattighofen (18 overall victories as in 2019).Vehicles and classes The five competitive groups in the Dakar are the, the class (which ranges from to small ), UTVs, and the class. Many vehicle manufacturers use the rally's harsh environment as both a testing ground and an opportunity to show off their vehicles' durability—though, in fact, most vehicles are heavily modified or purpose-built.Motorbikes.
Rally Dakar 2016As of 2011, the engine capacity limit for all motorbikes competing in the Dakar Rally is 450cc. Engines may be either single or twin cylinder. Riders are divided into two groups, 'Elite' (Group 1) and Non-Elite (Group 2), with the latter subdivided into two further groups - the 'Super Production' (Group 2.1) and 'Marathon' (Group 2.2) classes. 'Marathon' competitors are not permitted to change such key components as the engine (including the engine case, cylinders and cylinder heads), the frame, the forks or swinging arm, whereas those in the 'Super Production' and 'Elite' classes may replace these components.A subcategory for both motorbikes and quads is the 'Original by ' (formerly called Malle Moto due to only one trunk of luggage allowed). Since these competitors are not allowed any support persons, the rider has to service everything self. It is often called the toughest of the tough, and one for the Dakar purists.has dominated the motorcycle class in recent years, although, and also compete currently. And have also enjoyed success in the past.Quads Prior to 2009, Quads were a subdivision of the motorbike category, but they were granted their own separate classification in 2009 and are designated Group 3 in the current regulations.
They are divided into two subgroups - Group 3.1, which features two-wheel drive quads with a single cylinder engine with a maximum capacity of 750cc, and Group 3.2, which permits four-wheel drive quads with a maximum engine capacity of 900cc, in either single or twin cylinder layout.Yamaha are unbeaten in the Quad category since 2009, with their main current opposition coming courtesy of Honda and.Cars. And in an X-raid Mini ALL4 Racing during Rally Dakar 2013The car class is made up of vehicles weighing less than 3,500 kg (7,716 lb), which are subdivided into several categories. The T1 Group is made up of 'Improved Cross-Country Vehicles', subdivided according to engine type (petrol or diesel) and drive type (two-wheel or four-wheel drive).
The T2 Group is made up of 'Cross-Country Series Production Vehicles', which are subdivided into petrol and diesel categories, while the T3 Group is for 'Light Vehicles'. There is also an 'Open' category catering for vehicles conforming to regulations.have been the most successful marque in the car category in recent years, thanks to the efforts of the non-factory team, with limited involvement currently coming from,.
Several constructors also produce bespoke buggies for the event, most notably SMG and Damen Jefferies.is historically the most successful manufacturer in the car class, with, and having all tasted success in the past with factory teams. Has also won the event twice with his -supported buggies. Factory teams from and have also won stages, as has, courtesy of the team.Trucks.
Further information: Television coverage Over 190 different countries take the international feed of the event with a roundup of every day being made into a 26-minute programme. This has been commentated on by for ten years, and most recently.The organisers provide 20 edit stations for various countries to produce their own programmes.
There are four TV helicopters, six stage cameras, and three bivouac crews to make over 1,000 hours of TV over the two-week period.A 2006 television documentary described the experiences of a team, including the English actor, in preparation for and entry into the 2006 Dakar Rally.Video games Release dateTitleGenrePlatformDeveloperPublisher1988Paris-Dakar Rally SpecialISCO2001,Broadsword Interactive2003,2018,Bigmoon EntertainmentIncidents. Clutch & Chrome. Archived from on January 20, 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-03. Retrieved 2009-03-05. Retrieved 2014-01-07.
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