Let's use this thread to keep track of results from the 2014 Dakar race, which starts Jan 5. But first, a preview of the teams and machines in this year's race.
Here's an article that describes the motorcycle division. This year, for the first time in many years, three manufacturers (KTM, Honda and Yamaha) have entered factory-supported teams.
http://rideapart.com/2013/12/2014-dakar-rally-preview/
The car division looks very competitive. Vehicles based on last year's Mini All-4 design are popular among the top teams. Toyota Land Cruiser is the most common entry, while Mitsubishi, Jeep, Nissan, Chevrolet, Ford, Renault, and Gaz have vehicles in the race. This year, there are many buggies, built using a custom frame and body, rather than from a production vehicle. In truth, most of the "car" class entries are highly customized.
The full list of competitors in all classes is here
http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2014/us/rider/rider-list-cars.html
Robby Gordon returns to the race in 2014, with a new "Hummer" design
http://www.fourwheeler.com/news/1312-robby-gordon-unveils-2014-dakar-rally-hst-race-truck/
Red Bull and Monster Energy drink companies will support multiple teams. Red Bull has sponsored entries in the car, buggy, quad, moto, and truck categories.
http://www.redbull.com/en/motorsports/offroad/events/1331620121943/dakar-2014-rally
Monster Energy preview: http://www.x-raid.de/news/news-arti...id-team--all-good-things-come-in-fours--.html
Here's an article that describes the motorcycle division. This year, for the first time in many years, three manufacturers (KTM, Honda and Yamaha) have entered factory-supported teams.
http://rideapart.com/2013/12/2014-dakar-rally-preview/
The car division looks very competitive. Vehicles based on last year's Mini All-4 design are popular among the top teams. Toyota Land Cruiser is the most common entry, while Mitsubishi, Jeep, Nissan, Chevrolet, Ford, Renault, and Gaz have vehicles in the race. This year, there are many buggies, built using a custom frame and body, rather than from a production vehicle. In truth, most of the "car" class entries are highly customized.
The full list of competitors in all classes is here
http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2014/us/rider/rider-list-cars.html
Robby Gordon returns to the race in 2014, with a new "Hummer" design
http://www.fourwheeler.com/news/1312-robby-gordon-unveils-2014-dakar-rally-hst-race-truck/
Red Bull and Monster Energy drink companies will support multiple teams. Red Bull has sponsored entries in the car, buggy, quad, moto, and truck categories.
http://www.redbull.com/en/motorsports/offroad/events/1331620121943/dakar-2014-rally
Monster Energy preview: http://www.x-raid.de/news/news-arti...id-team--all-good-things-come-in-fours--.html