Dakar 2019: The Green Flag Waves in Peru
Our friends from WestX1000 are on the ground in Peru for Dakar 2019.
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The Green Flag Waves in Peru
With the Dakar Rally Opening Its 41st Year to a Roaring Crowd
Ø 541 competitors and 334 vehicles —137 motorbikes, 26 quads, 130 cars (including 30 SxS) and 41 trucks— were cleared to start the 41st edition of the Dakar at the end of the technical and administrative scrutineering.
Ø This year the roster of women racers continues to grow, including the rally’s first-ever female Malle Moto contestant, Sara Garcia #98 of Spain.
Ø Before the start of the race, the drivers, riders and crews will get a big send-off from the fans during the podium ceremony in Lima. The celebration will take place on Magdalena beach, where over 100,000 visitors flocked to enjoy a wide range of activities in the Feria Dakar over the last three days.
Ø The first round comes with a sand-packed 84 km course in the Pisco region.
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