The Dakar Rally.

The Dakar rally is an off-road type of race that takes place once a year. It is organised by Amaury Sport Organisation.

It was founded by Thierry Sabine. The race started in 1977 after got lost on his motor bike in a different desert rally in Libya. Saved from the sands in extremis, he returned to France promising himself he would share his fascination with as many people as possible. His motto for his inspiration is “A challenge for those who go. A dream for those who stay behind.”

 Originally going from Paris to Dakar in Senegal, but now the destination has changed.

The race started from Paris every year from 1979 to 1994, and in 1998 and 2001. Due to various political disturbances and violence in some of the countries, the route changes annually. In 2009 it changed drastically, and moved to South America. The Dakar Rally is a very popular race; the organizers of the rally traditionally had to stop accepting applicants 6 months before the deadline.

The Dakar Rally requires extreme endurance and navigational skills. Navigation skills are always the key to winning the race, as the majority of races take place in the desert.#