The 2013 Dakar came to it’s conclusion today as contestants crossed the finish line in Santiago Chile after 15 days and more than 8000km . Hit the jump for the unsurprising winners and a cursory recap of the day’s events.
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Jan 18
Dakar 2013 Stage 13: There’s Still A Lot of Sand
Even in it’s closing stages the Dakar is still testing it’s participants. Hit the jump to see who struggled and who was triumphant in today’s stage.
Jan 17
Dakar 2013 Stage 12: The More Things Change…
As the 2013 edition of the Dakar Rally winds down the overall leaders consolidate their positions and everyone else looks for a stage win. Hit the jump for our typical amateruish critique of the stage and some video of Robby Gordon going flat out in the South American desert.
Jan 16
Dakar 2013 Stage 11: Again with the flooding? I thought it was a desert race?
Once again, torrential rains caused the stage to be neutralized. Of course the bikes were able to get through despite the flooding, mainly because two wheels are greater than four and they start quite a bit earlier in the day than everyone else. Hit the jump for today’s American dominated results!
Jan 15
Dakar 2013 Stage 10: Is It The End?
There’s big news on today’s stage. Is the overall top position in the cars all but sewn up? Hit the jump to find out and check out a video about what it’s like for Dakar rookie Kurt Caselli.