Dakar

  1. 2012 Dakar Stage 14 Highlights

    Stage 14, the final Stage of the Dakar, brought the racers from Pisco to finally rest and celebrate in Lima. Time became much less important in the shadow of the pleasure of actual…

    January 16, 2012
  2. 2012 Dakar Stage 13 Highlights

    Nearing the end of this grueling endurance test of a race, Stage 13 went from Nasca to Pisco. Leading riders through strings of sand dunes and a series of confusing valleys, promis…

    January 16, 2012
  3. 2012 Dakar Stage 12 Highlights

    Continuing along the coast, Stage 12 of the Dakar ran from Arequipa to Nasca, a course littered with long expanses of dunes, adjacent to the mysterious Nazca Lines, motifs created …

    January 14, 2012
  4. Marc Coma’s Road to the 2012 Dakar

    Three time Dakar champion Marc Coma knows what it takes to win. In this clip he gives insight into his preparations for this year’s competition and how he hopes to make that four t…

    January 13, 2012
  5. 2012 Dakar Stage 11 Highlights

    The Dakar Stage 11, running Arica to Arequipa was something a bit different. Pushing the idea of camaraderie, the camp for bikes and quads did not allow any of the assistance vehic…

    January 13, 2012
  6. 2012 Dakar Stage 10 Highlights

    The 10th Stage of the Dakar took the racers along the Pacific coast from Iquique to Arica. Though treating the contenders to amazing views of dunes blending to waves, this wasn’t …

    January 12, 2012
  7. 2012 Dakar Stage 9 Highlights

    Consisting of two-parts, Stage 9 of the Dakar runs across the varied landscapes stretching from Antofagasta to the shores of the Pacific Ocean in Iquique. Limited landmarks will ma…

    January 11, 2012
  8. 2012 Dakar Stage 8 Highlights

    Stage 8 of the Dakar is a rocky stretch from Copiapó to Antofagasta, marking the longest of the competition. The relatively easy road conditions will make for an intense pace rath…

    January 10, 2012
  9. 2012 Dakar Stage 7 Highlights

    With Stage 6 canceled due to weather, the Dakar picked up with Stage 7 Saturday taking racers on a loop through Copiapó. This is a draining route, littered with dunes and some of …

    January 9, 2012
  10. Extraordinary Amputee Team Prepares for the Dakar Trials on Top Gear

    The most incredible rally team prepares for the Dakar trials while receiving expert training from Special Forces driving instructor and ex-Stig, Ben Collins.

    January 9, 2012
  11. 2012 Dakar Stage 5 Highlights

    The Dakar Stage 5 stretched from Chilecito to Fiambala. The route is notoriously hazardous for the motorcyclists, boasting many treacherous sections of sand dunes. In years past, t…

    January 6, 2012
  12. 2012 Dakar Stage 4 Highlights

    Yesterday’s Dakar stage took the competitors across a treacherous route from San Juan to Chilecito. Catch up on the muddy action with these highlights.

    January 5, 2012
  13. 2012 Dakar Stage 3 Highlights

    The Dakar Stage 3 Wrapped up yesterday. This day’s route took the drivers from San Rafael to San Juan.

    January 4, 2012
  14. 2012 Dakar Stage 2 Highlights

    Dakar Stage 2 really starts to heat things up. Today’s route takes the competitors from Santa Rosa De La Pampa to San Rafael.

    January 4, 2012
  15. 2012 Dakar Stage 1 Highlights

    Beginning January 1, 2012, the Dakar Rally is a grueling 15 stage race through the South American dust. Shown here are the highlights from Stage 1. Keep an eye here for updates and…

    January 4, 2012