The 2016 Dakar rally is well under way, although Stage One was cancelled due to unsafe conditions created by torrential rain. The extreme wet weather doesn't just make it unsafe for the riders and drivers by creating adverse riding/driving conditions but also puts them at jeopardy should something go wrong. The support helicopters that are used for spotting and rescue were grounded and added to the problem.
Racers drove to the next destination on an an 'untimed road section', where they commenced Stage Two. Now they're competing in Stage Three so I'll post results later in the week as they update.
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| Australian Toby Price, riding a KTM,, holds a slight 2 second lead in the overall standings |
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| Mohamed Abu Issar found out why they canceled Stage One |
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| Looks dry and dusty now, in the heavy Truck Div |
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| A look at Team Peugeot's rig |
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| Team Peugeot went with 4 cars and Frenchman, Sebastien Loeb leads the overall standings by over 2 minutes |
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| There's some great photography at the rally |
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| Another great shot |
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