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Write history…
Heroes are never tired! Experience of the weeks and months have even taught us that those of the Dakar know, maybe even more than others, how to mobilize resources. Just a few lengths away from the big reassembling, sensations come back in identical way. The amount of letters shows the impatience and excitement of the competitors, partners and journalists.
On the 1st of January, Argentineans and Chileans will launch a year of celebrations and communion around the bicentenary of their countries. They've entrusted to the Dakar the honour of being alongside them in this historical moment. The sporting show offered to the world has to be at the height of the two Nations and the majesty of the territories on which it will be played.
Massed on the side of the roads and tracks during the first edition, our hosts have this year reached a new level in the affection to an event for which they have immediately been thrilled. On the start line of the 2010 Dakar, the Argentinean and Chilean competitors will be three times as many, now forming an imposing contingent, led by a bunch of virtuosos able to make their flags fly high in good position. However the national party atmosphere and our enthusiasm to continue the exploration of this fabulous continent won't prevent us from hiding the severe reality: the challenge offered this year can be ranked among the top adventures on the planet of extreme sports.
With the density of difficulties on the program, how many can admit, without bragging, that they will be on time at the meeting of the 17th of January in Buenos Aires, after having covered a 9000 kilometre loop course? The statistics are unforgiving, there will be some disappointed. For the others, the dose of emotion to digest promises to be copious. They will have written a part of history.
Étienne Lavigne
Directeur du Dakar
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