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“188 motorcycles and quads, 103 cars and S×S and 44 trucks were cleared to start the 40th edition of the Dakar.” “114 of the 523 competitors are making their Dakar debut, while 51 have already taken part in 10 editions or more.” The 2018 Dakar is under way! STAGE 1: Lima / Pisco Liaison > 242 km – Special > 31 km Today’s first stage took […]
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With the start of the 2018 Dakar just hours away, here’s what the final stages of preparation for the race looks like!
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Entering the Dakar for the fourth time this year makes 41 year old Rodney Faggotter the most experienced of the three Aussies contesting the event. Rodney’s debut in the Dakar came in 2012 when he had the chance to race alongside veteran David Schwarz. He learned just how tough the race can be to finish in Stage […]
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Of all the ways to do the Dakar – the Marathon class (Malle Moto) would have to be the toughest. No support crew, no mechanic, no one to put your tent up and sort out your riding gear for the next day, no assistance at all – just the bike, the rider and a metal chest […]
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With the start of the 2018 Dakar just days away, we thought we’d start our coverage with some background information on the Australians competing in the motorcycle division. This year 3 Aussies have made the commitment to tackle the Dakar – recognised as the toughest motorsport event in the world – on bikes. Toby Price […]
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