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Often described as the “mother of all rally races” the Dakar Rally is, without doubt, the most arduous and demanding automotive race in the world of motorsport. The 39th edition will kick off on January 2, 2017 in Paraguay’s capital Asunción. It will feature some 216 vehicles, 146 of which will be motorcycles.
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