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Bikes in the Fast Lane: Dakar2013: Starts Today - The Statistics

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Dakar2013: Starts Today - The Statistics

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Dakar2013: Starts Today - The Statistics

Posted: 04 Jan 2013 10:45 PM PST

Dakar 2013 Cyril Despres
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One of the most grueling and tough rally enduro races in the world starts today, the famous, and often notorious, Dakar. Although they haven't been going to Dakar for years now, the race keeps the name Dakar. Today the 35th edition of this race starts, with trucks, cars, quads and of course the motorcycles racing in South America (Peru, Argentina and Chile) for 14 days. Since its creating, the Dakar has been raced in 27 different countries.

The record man for the most number of victories remains the Frenchman Stephane Peterhansel, with 6 motorcycle victories and 4 car wins.

The youngest contestant is 19 years, the Dutchman Robert Van Pelt on a motorcycle..........

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