DAKAR - Challenge of the Desert

Book Review by PETER SMITH

This book really gets to the heart of what it takes to compete in the annual Paris to Dakar Rally. It’s light on descriptions of the action but packed full of useful info for anyone thinking or dreaming of entering this legendary event.

The book includes a comprehensive history of the Paris - Dakar and the results from every year up to and including 2003. Profiles of past winners and current competitors give an insight into the minds and makeup of the top riders and drivers.

Each page also includes some fantastic shots of the action both on the stages and behind the scenes.

What really sets this book apart though are the detailed sections on preparing, entering and completing the event. It highlights all the likely pitfalls and how to avoid them and gives a comprehensive insight on just how to enter and maybe even win the world's greatest motorsport event.

If your interested in the Dakar, and especially if you’re thinking of taking part, this is the one book you shouldn’t be without. BUY THIS BOOK NOW

French Land-Rover Discovery driven by YANNICK COMMAGNAC and YVES COQUELIN

What am I doing here?!

HUBERT AURIOL forces his Mitsubishi to victory in 1992

2003 winning KAMAZ truck, driven by VLADIMIR TCHAGUIR

DAKAR - Challenge of the Desert

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