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Synopsis
This programme compiles the highlights of the 2010 Dakar Rally, featuring all the thrills and spills from one of the world's premier events. Dakar 2010:
The 2010 Dakar Rally was the 31st running of the event. It was held in South America for the second successive time, and ran from 1 to 16 January. The Amaury Sport Organisation and the governments of Argentina and Chile agreed to a return to South America for the event in February 2009. 362 Teams competed in the race with 176 motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, 134 cars, and 52 trucks on the podium across from the Obelisk, on the 9th of July Avenue; one of Buenos Aires' major boulevards. The race began on New Year's Day in downtown Buenos Aires. The total racing distance was 9,030 kilometres (5,610 mi) for cars and trucks, and 8,937 kilometres (5,553 mi) for bikes and ATVs. Of these distances, 4,810 kilometres (2,990 mi) was timed special stage for cars and trucks, with 93 kilometres (58 mi) less for bikes and ATVs. Of the fourteen stages, seven were in Argentina, and seven in Chile. Description:
Experience motorsport’s greatest adventure with essential, action-packed highlights from the 2010 Dakar Rally.
For 16 days in January, the Dakar returned to South America as more 380 competitors racing cars, bikes, trucks and quads set out to cross 9,000km of the most demanding and dangerous terrain Argentina and Chile have to offer. The drama of the toughest rally raid on Earth was played out against the spectacular landscape of two amazing countries, with treacherous conditions and dangerous sand dunes ensuring the competitors were put to the ultimate test.
Exceptional action footage, including sequences captured by helicopter cameras and from on-board the vehicles, brings you the most important highlights from the 2010 Dakar Rally, as famous rivals including Carlos Sainz, Nasser Al Attiyah, Robbie Gordon, Mark Miller, Cyril Despres, Marc Coma, Stephane Peterhansel and more do battle on one of the most controversial, bitter and competitive events ever.
Interviews, informed commentary and on-screen graphics ensure you share the full story of what proved to be not only a great adventure, but a truly great race for victory.
Bonus features:
* Extended coverage of Stages 1 (Buenos Aires to Cordoba), 10 (La Serena to Santiago) and 14 (San Rafael to Buenos Aires). Number of discs: 1
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