The unique challenge of the Dakar is one of them. It sits head and shoulders above the rest in world motorsport, as a unique cocktail of adrenaline, challenge, sacrifice, and endurance. An event where man and machine become one, to face down thousands of kilometers of open terrain for almost two straight weeks.
Not just that, but it takes more than just courage to attempt the Dakar. Physical and mental preparation at elite levels matched with a solid machine (two-wheels or four), along with an equally experienced crew, are a prerequisite. Then maybe a sprinkling of luck.
INSIDE THE 2022 DAKAR
This year marks the 44th ‘edition’ of the legendary event - a term frequently used in Dakar circles. One which headnods to the simply epic scale of the task in hand. In all 409 racing machines will take part; including 144 bikes, 20 quads, 89 cars, 56 trucks, and 95 Side-By-Side buggies (SSV class).
The SSV class has quickly become the vehicle of choice for the new generation of adventure seekers. The class has exploded; growing from just seven entries in 2017, to almost 100 SSV competitors five years later.
This story is from the February 2022 edition of FHM Magazine South Africa.
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