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Dakar 2011
2011 DAKAR, IN ARGENTINA AND CHILE AGAIN
24th of March 2010
The excellent relations built up with the two countries, the vital assets in sporting terms, as well as the swell of enthusiasm seen amongst spectators last January, have led the Dakar team to propose a third instalment in Argentina and Chile for the 2011 edition, which will take place from 1st to 16th January.
Furthermore, the new Minister for Sports in Chile, Ruiz Tagle, explains, “It is an honour for Chile to be confirmed as a co-host of the Dakar 2011. We are convinced that this veritable international festival of sport is a perfect way of showing the unique sites of our country to the rest of the world. We would like to underline the importance of this event at a time when our country is suffering the consequences of a devastating earthquake. This Dakar will help us look toward the future and demonstrate that Chile is capable of overcoming such misfortune”.
For the coming years, the rally organisers are continuing to work on several projects, in particular the possibility of a return to the African continent.
Important dates for organisation of the rally: |
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| 15th May 2010: | Enrolment for the rally opens on www.dakar.com |
| End of November 2010: | Vehicles from Europe will board at Le Havre (France) |
| 30th and 31st December 2010: | Scrutineering in Buenos Aires |
| 1st January 2011: | Briefing, starting ceremony and departure to the first bivouac |
| 2nd to 15th January 2011: | Dakar Rally 2011 Argentina-Chile |
| 16th January 2011: | Finishing ceremony in Buenos Aires |
The detailed route and sporting news will be unveiled at a press conference in Paris on 29th April.
By the way, you can check the pictures from the prize giving ceremony that took place at Epsilon-Team facilities, as a recognition to all team members that took part in the last Dakar rally. (Click Here)
Edu Cruz / R.R.P.P.
