For its third episode, ‘In The Dust’ explores the distinctive dynamics of familial bonds amidst the unforgiving desert terrain with Argentine brothers and riders on rival teams, Kevin and Luciano Benavides. They discuss whether team orders supersede family ties, and offer insights on going for glory against a brother at the world’s most challenging rally.
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The Dakar 2024 competitors enter the Empty Quarter for the 48 hours against the clock stage with biouvacs set up at various spots of the stage
Dunes galore were on the programme in the Empty Quarter, through which the competitors are passing during two days as part of a new stage format: 48 hours chrono. Over a special totalling 547 kilometres for the FIA crews and 625 km for the FIM riders, each competitor had to stop at 4 pm at one of the seven bivouacs dotted along the route.
Replicas of René Metge’s and Jacky Ickx’s Porsche 911s, Ari Vatanen’s 205 Peugeot and Jan De Rooy’s double-cab DAF truck all enjoy a new lease on life on the Dakar Classic.
Sunsets make for beautiful shots on any day of the week, but add in some dunes and rally vehicles .. Perfection!
As the name suggests, the Empty Quarter is not exactly teeming with conventional architectural or cultural tourist attractions. Yet, for rally-raid enthusiasts, it is a staggering treasure trove with dunes that stretch as far as the eye can see. Millions? Billions, perhaps? Who knows, it is hard to count while in the throes of sand fever
Skyler Howes has emerged as one of the world’s best rally bikers in recent years, but his route to the top has been anything but straightforward. Hear from the Utah native about his Dakar journey.
Future fuels is what Mission 1000 is all about at the 2024 Dakar, check out these highlights!
Watch the highlights from the 2024 Dakar Classic
Check out this selection of photos from Stage 4 of the 2024 Dakar all taken from the air!