Dakar 2009 : Dakar

Despres on the climb, Sainz at ease

This 8th very quick stage of the Dakar resembled a last warm-up before tackling the big dunes Chile has to offer. Cyril Despres was the quickest on the way to La Serena and continues to climb up the general standings. The Frenchman has climbed onto a place on the provisional podium, but is still one and a half hours behind leader Marc Coma. Sainz reacquainted...

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15:45 - Car - Summary of stage 8

Pending validation of results by the race stewards, the Spanish driver Carlos Sainz (VW) has won his 4th stage in this rally and his 13th stage in the Dakar, 4’02 ahead of his German team-mate Dieter Depping (VW) and 4’12 ahead of another team-mate, the American driver Mark Miller (VW). In the general standings, the 1990 and 1992 WRC Champion leads the race with...

15:40 - Bike - Summary of stage 8

15:38 - Truck - Summary of stage 8

15:36 - Quad - Summary of stage 8

15:15 - Truck - 3rd special stage victory for De Rooy

14:55 - Truck - Chagin claws his way back

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"A roof for my country"

Created in 1997 by the Jesuit priest Felipe Berrios, the foundation ‘Un techo para mi pais’ was the special guest...

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Portrait of a lady

LUISA TRUCCO

At 32 years old, a dog breeder and native of Settimo Rottaro (near Turin), Luisa Trucco already boasts 4...

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Valparaiso > La Serena

After a day of rest on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, an easier restart has been programmed. On mid-range mountain roads, driving hotshots should be able to really strut their stuff. The experts in car positioning, trajectory and sudden braking will show how it’s done. But for the rally leaders, there is certainly more to be lost than won during this stage.

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Public areas

On some special stages, special viewing areas are set aside for the public. Their location is communicated three days before the race passes by.

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