Peugeot To Race In Dakar Rally

By Ajinkya

Peugeot will be entering the Dakar Rally Championship in 2015, after an absence of 25 years. It was officially announced by the Dakar Rally organisers.

Etienne Lavigne, rally director explained, he was more than happy to have the 'Lion' return to Dakar Rally.

In 2015 the Dakar Rally will begin and end in Buenos Aires. Participant will have to cover 9000 kms, passing Chile and Bolivia, it was officially announced.

peugeot at pike peaks

The rally will consist of 13 stages through 3 countries. However, the 2015 Dakar Rally won't be held in Peru, due to budget constraints.

The 2015 DAkar RAlly will begin on 4th of January and will continue till 17th of January. This will the 37th edition of Dakar Rally; however, it will be the 7th on South American soil.

peugeot car racing

In the previous edition, cars and motorbikes began their journey from Rosario, Argentina and concluded the rally in Valparaiso, Chile.

The Dakar Rally was won by Nani Roma from Spain, in a Mini, in the Car category. Among the motorcycles the winner was Mark Coma from Spain aboard his KTM.

Article Published On: Wednesday, March 26, 2014, 19:10 [IST]
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