Rally Dakar Riyadh …The Dakar Rally kicks off its fifth edition from Al-Ula on Friday, January 5, and its events continue over a period of 15 days, with participants reaching the finish line in Yanbu on Friday, January 19. The 2024 race route is characterized by many exciting twists and presents an entirely new challenge for a duration of 48 hours in the Empty Quarter desert
The race takes place from Friday, January 5, to Friday, January 19, across multiple locations in Saudi Arabia
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The Dakar Rally 2024 kicks off on January 4 with the riders’ presentation, followed by the prologue on January 5 and the official start of the rally with stage 1 on January 6. The event spans 12 stages over 14 days, including one rest day and a marathon stage lasting two days, concluding on January 19
Commencing in the ancient region of Al’Ula, renowned for its millennium-old heritage and numerous natural wonders, the rally explores the mesmerizing rock formations, offering a unique glimpse of Saudi Arabia’s beauty
From Al’Ula, the Dakar Rally ventures into the vast Empty Quarter before reaching the rest day in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The second leg of the rally then progresses to Ha’il, known for its established rally event, before returning to Al-Ula and culminating in Yanbu at the Red Sea
Within the Empty Quarter, an uninhabited expanse, organizers have introduced a surprise for the 2024 edition – a marathon stage spanning 48 hours. For the first time, routes for cars and bikes will be separate, challenging car competitors to navigate their own paths without following the tracks of the bikes
Even for seasoned Dakar Rally enthusiasts, the 2024 edition promises a distinctive experience, featuring 60 percent new race tracks and an unprecedented 48-hour challenge in the Empty Quarter
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