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Permalink Reply by alan4s on March 23, 2011 at 2:25pm

The route, from Dakar.com



As the condor (rather than the crow) flies, almost 5,000 kilometres separate Mar del Plata from Lima. In 2012, the Dakar will be staging a pan-American adventure of more than 9,000 kilometres in total. Unlike previous year’s loops, the route will transport the rally from the shores of the Atlantic Ocean to those of the Pacific, enabling its competitors to discover new lands and another aspect of South America. The scale of this challenge has also led to a change in the race’s format, which will include 14 days of racing in 2012. Constantly guided by the Andes Mountain range, the drivers and riders will be crossing the Atacama, and will experience in particular the diversity of the dunes as they head into Peru.

Permalink Reply by COL Jr on March 23, 2011 at 2:44pm

PLEASE have Inez learn "engli" before she comes back to comment on the lifestyles of the south americans? and heck, while you're at it, just put her in a bikini and chaps. SHE'S HOT!!!

Permalink Reply by TOG on March 23, 2011 at 2:48pm

wow...awesome

Permalink Reply by WJM on March 23, 2011 at 4:39pm

Here's another video to remind us how much we miss the rally.

Permalink Reply by Keddy Jacobs on March 23, 2011 at 8:04pm

I like the looks of this. It should play to Robby's strengths. If BJ Baldwin has another ride, wouldn't mind seeing Eliseo back.

Permalink Reply by TOG on April 19, 2011 at 4:13pm

seriously doubt Eliseo will be back in 2012

Permalink Reply by Barb on March 23, 2011 at 9:44pm

Thanks WJM, agreed, can't wait.

Permalink Reply by Sherri Fryer on March 23, 2011 at 11:58pm

Since I thought this years Dakar was great, I can't wait for next year!

Permalink Reply by alan4s on April 19, 2011 at 1:02pm

More details of the 2012 course on Dakar.com

Permalink Reply by speedy7 on April 19, 2011 at 3:08pm

Looks like a logistic nightmare, unload in Argentina and end up on other side of continent in Peru to get your stuff back home, team and everthing. Adds another price tag to the race, just thinking out loud.............

Permalink Reply by alan4s on April 19, 2011 at 3:47pm

I was thinking the same thing, but I beleive the ASO arranges much of the vehicle and equipment shipping - at least for the European competitors. So I imagine they'd have ships waiting in Lima to be loaded up.

Permalink Reply by speedy7 on April 19, 2011 at 4:27pm

Still a $$$$$ thing , panama canal or go to La and truck from there, either way= money , again thinking out loud..