I know it's strange to call some rally a Dakar and it's been running in South America for some time but the organizers didn't have a choice then to move it from Africa because it was too dangerous for competitors and the teams.

They just wanted to keep the biggest rally alive and running. There's always a question of money and we are talking about large sums here. Organizers know it and they won't let it go just like this.

Now it's revealed that the organizers signed a new contract with Saudi Arabia as a new host from the next year. Contract is signed for five years and I guess it will be there for even longer time.

At least there're a lots of dunes in the desert and it is Dakar that we are talking about.

We will know about the route in the following months.

Stay informed, friends... :)

photo and video from DAKAR and youtube