DAKAR 2009 South America

[csv8]

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
Dakar 2009 - The route



» See the map in large size (PDF, 620 ko)
DATE START FINISH CONNECTION SPECIAL CONNECTION TOTAL
03/01/09 Buenos Aires Sta Rosa de la Pampa 196 km 371 km 166 km 733 km
04/01/09 Sta Rosa de la Pampa Puerto Madryn 0 km 237 km 600 km 837 km
05/01/09 Puerto Madryn Jacobacci 70 km 616 km 8 km 694 km
06/01/09 Jacobacci Neuquen 4 km 459 km 25 km 488 km
07/01/09 Neuquen San Rafaël 173 km 506 km 84 km 763 km
08/01/09 San Rafaël Mendoza 76 km 395 km 154 km 625 km
09/01/09 Mendoza Valparaiso 80 km 419 km 317 km 816 km
10/01/09 Rest day
11/01/09 Valparaiso La Serena 245 km 294 km 113 km 652 km
12/01/09 La Serena Copiapo 88 km 449 km 0 km 537 km
13/01/08 Copiapo Copiapo 20 km 666 km 0 km 686 km
14/01/08 Copiapo Fiambala 20 km 215 km 445 km 680 km
15/01/08 Fiambala La Rioja 4 km 253 km 261 km 518 km
16/01/08 La Rioja Cordoba 161 km 545 km 47 km 753 km
17/01/08 Cordoba Buenos Aires 224 km 227 km 341 km 792 km
18/01/08 Buenos Aires Buenos Aires 0 km 0 km 0 km 0 km
TOTAL 1,361 km 5,652 km 2,561 km 9,574 km

http://www.dakar.com/2009/DAK/presen...-parcours.html

[jaydee]

Loved the Dakar, shame it had to be cancelled, will be watching for this no worries.
Slightly off topic, I see Ewan McGregor and his side kick will be having a show on SBS soon where they're riding from Scotland to Oz I think, these are really good.
They did the Dakar a few years ago and it gave a real insight to what it's like to compete.

[jaydee]

Bump.
just reminding everyone Dakar starts Jan 4, don't miss it!!!!!!!!!!

[JerseyVics]

Whoa... I grew up watching Paris-Dakar rallies in Ukraine.

I've never seen it on the telli in the US of A though...

This is neat!

[csv8]

SBS Jan 4th 6:00pm

Dakar Rally


One of the toughest races in the world, the Dakar Rally has moved from its home in Africa to a new continent for its 2009 edition. In January, South America will play host to more than 550 adventurers from all corners of the world as cars, trucks, motorbikes and quads race through 6000 kilometres of merciless terrain. Beginning in Buenos Aires both amateur and professional drivers will navigate the spectacular, and often brutal, countryside of Argentina and Chile during the 15-stage on- and off-road endurance event. In the ultimate test of stamina and strength, the participants will find themselves experiencing South America at its most diverse. From crossing the Andes and negotiating their way through the Atacama Desert, the Dakar offers nature at its stunning best and often most punishing. (From France) (Sport)
This will be good. The Australian entrant has said" we go out and must expect not to return" This is how tough the 2009 DAKAR will be"
http://www.sbs.com.au/dakar2009