31st issue of the Dakar Rally is held in South America, the second year, a traditional route in Africa is under threat due to security problems.This year the competition began and end in Buenos Aires, covering a total area of 9000 km between Argentina and Chile on 14 stages. 362 teams started the race on 176 motorcycles and quads, 134 cars and 52 trucks. Competition has recently exceeded the equator, the winners have to cross the finish line on January 16. In this issue raised a few photos from the first eight stages.
