Rival rally race begins in Africa while Dakar gets Latin Fever
Published: 16 January, 2009, 15:43
The Paris-Dakar rally may have moved its route to Chile and Argentina this year, but the sport hasn't left Africa altogether.
breakingnews
The Dakar 2009 rally organisers have opted for South America as the new home for the contest that has been traditionally run across Africa. 7-time winners Team Kamaz from Russia have their eyes set on another victory.
Kamaz has again proved itself to be the top truck team by winning the Tikhy Don Rally in the Rostov Region. Multiple Dakar winner Vladimir Chagin was at the forefront, as Russian fans got a rare preview of the vehicles due to go to Argentina and Chile in
Russian truckmaker Kamaz has signed a joint venture with the U.S. auto parts giant Federal-Mogul to upgrade its engines – regarded as a weak spot for Russian manufacturers. The design bureau charged with giving Kamaz an image makeover believes
Those wanting to take part in the Dakar Rally will be eagerly awaiting more details, after it was announced that next year's race will be moved to South America.
12.06.2010, 00:36
4 comments
While the whole world will have their eyes on the World Cup, the excitement for soccer is still not quite the same in America.
16.06.2010, 14:07
4 comments
Six-time Dakar winner Vladimir Chagin, of KAMAZ-master, and motofreestyler Aleksey Kolesnikov entertain themselves by making crazy stunts in the Moscow outskirts. Do not even think of trying to do this yourselves!
13.01.2010, 13:52
1 comment
Russian truck driver Vladimir Chagin has won the 10th stage of the Dakar 2010, becoming the first participant to cover 238 kilometers between La Serena and Santiago in Chile.
The 2009 Silk Way Rally revved off in earnest on Sunday, with the legend of the cross-terrain race taking victory on Stage Two.
Truck driver Vladimir Chagin from Kamaz-Master team has won the seventh stage of the Dakar-2010 rally, which is currently taking place in Argentina and Chile.
Russia's biggest motorsport event, the Silk Way Rally, looks to have its champion for this year two rounds early.
Published: 16 January, 2009, 15:43
The Paris-Dakar rally may have moved its route to Chile and Argentina this year, but the sport hasn't left Africa altogether.