24th December 2008, 21:24
:bandit:
Well, in this lull between seasons of racing on the black stuff, at least there’s the “Dakar” to watch which has been transferred to South America and is being held over a 6000km route through Argentina and Chile between 3 and 18 January 2009 with entries including 230 motorcycles, 82 trucks and 218 buggies and 4wd’s.
As most would know, last year’s “Dakar ̶( Lisboa-Dakar) had to be cancelled due to threats from whacko terrorists :bomb: having regard to the safety of participants and organisers.
The last event in 2007 has been televised daily and was shown in Australia on SBS TV. Check your local programs.
(My last brain scan results were clear)
Extract from www.dakar (http://www.%3Cb%3Edakar%3C/b%3E).com/ -
An extreme adventure between two oceans
The Dakar 2009 is off to discover a new continent, South America that offers unlimited possibilities to amateurs of wide open spaces. The round trip to Buenos Aires, via Valparaiso is a challenge in which the most enduring competitors will find their way and have the opportunity to distinguish themselves. With close to 6,000 kilometres of specials and difficulties scattered on the whole course, the battle for the title will remain wide open until the finish.
ARGENTINA - CHILE
http://www.dakar.com/2009/DAK/img/parcours.jpg
Well, in this lull between seasons of racing on the black stuff, at least there’s the “Dakar” to watch which has been transferred to South America and is being held over a 6000km route through Argentina and Chile between 3 and 18 January 2009 with entries including 230 motorcycles, 82 trucks and 218 buggies and 4wd’s.
As most would know, last year’s “Dakar ̶( Lisboa-Dakar) had to be cancelled due to threats from whacko terrorists :bomb: having regard to the safety of participants and organisers.
The last event in 2007 has been televised daily and was shown in Australia on SBS TV. Check your local programs.
(My last brain scan results were clear)
Extract from www.dakar (http://www.%3Cb%3Edakar%3C/b%3E).com/ -
An extreme adventure between two oceans
The Dakar 2009 is off to discover a new continent, South America that offers unlimited possibilities to amateurs of wide open spaces. The round trip to Buenos Aires, via Valparaiso is a challenge in which the most enduring competitors will find their way and have the opportunity to distinguish themselves. With close to 6,000 kilometres of specials and difficulties scattered on the whole course, the battle for the title will remain wide open until the finish.
ARGENTINA - CHILE
http://www.dakar.com/2009/DAK/img/parcours.jpg