Friday, April 15, 2011

The Dakar 2012 route announced: Will finish in Lima, Peru




The Rally Dakar off-road 2012, which includes Peru as host of the four final stages and closing ceremony on January 15, was officially announced Tuesday at press conference. For its 4th South American edition, the Dakar's route has welcomed Peru as part of this world-renowned race, which will showcase the image of the country in front of the world.


“With Peru will discover new atractions, that’s why we decided to choose Lima as a host,” Director of the Dakar rally Etienne Lavigne said. See photos: Riding with the 2011 Dakar. Riders, drivers and co-pilots will be tackling a route that measures 1,300 kilometers.


They will come through Tacna, pass through Arequipa, Moquegua, Ica and Lima, where the award ceremony will take place. Enhancing the relations with the continent, this year the rally will discover Peru, giving the adventure a pan-American feel. The Dakar Rally is an annual rally raid type of off-road automobile race. Most of the competitive special sections are off-road, crossing dunes, mud, camel grass and rocks, among others.

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