The 2012 Dakar Rally is a coast-to-coast trek from the Argentine city of Mar del Plata on the Atlantic to the Peruvian capital Lima on the Pacific. The 33rd Dakar, which starts on Jan. 1, is the fourth to be held in South America, the two-week event having moved to the continent after the 2008 edition was called off due to security issues. There will be five stages in Argentina, five more in Chile, and then four to finish with in Peru, making up 14 days of racing compared to 12 last year. Up to now the circuit for motorsport’s most gruelling of events in South America has begun and finished in Buenos Aires. A total of 465 competitors have entered the 2012 Dakar, comprising 171 cars, 185 motorbikes, 76 trucks and 33 quadbikes.
Details: www.dakar.com/dakar/2012/us/route.html.
Associated Press
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