Dakar Rally 2014: Tracking Most Important Moments

The Dakar Rally is known as one of the toughest and most dangerous off-road races in the world, and the 2014 version of the event has certainly lived up to the billing thus far. Not only is the Dakar Rally a test of endurance, it also offers a much tougher terrain than other rallies. In addition, the event features four different types of vehicles—motorbikes, cars, quads and trucks—which are all true off-road vehicles rather than modified vehicles.    The race, which is open to both amateur and professional drivers, lasts for a total of 14 days including the rest day breaking up the competition. From former greats like founder Thierry Sabine to one of the most dominant drivers since 2005 in Cyril Despres, the rall...

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