I would never admit to having any enthusiasm for anything automotive but (very) secretly would love to hoon around on the Dakar Rally. Honestly, who wouldn't? Competing wouldn't be an option as I'd spend too much picnicking, taking photos, getting lost, etc. Click on the photo below for more amazing pictures.

Photo: Red Bull Photofiles

3 original comments:

Is it true they’re actually holding it in South America this time round?
Comment by Joe — 25 January, 2009 @ 2:27 pm

Yes it is! I think it finished a few days ago. Wanna be my co-driver next time?
Comment by Mark — 25 January, 2009 @ 9:24 pm

Mate – I have the perfect solution for you – check out http://www.theadventurists.com/ – they started with the Mongol Rally, driving form London to Ulan Bataar in cars with less than a 1.0 engine! They now ‘organise’ the rickshaw run across India and are planning an event in South America too :)
Comment by CharlieO — 1 February, 2009 @ 10:52 am