Right before the New Years festivities I was running down towards the Parks of Palermo and I noticed a huge event going on. There were hundreds of people lined up along a blocked off street watching all these parked rally cars, trucks and motorcycles. 

Except for an annual trip to Charlotte, NC with my best friends for the Coca-Cola 600, I know little to nothing about the world of racing and rallies but after a little more research this Dakar thing seems intense. It is also really popular throughout the world. After writing this post yesterday I went into work and 3 guys (and a lady) from Whales came in who actually competed in the Dakar. They sat at the bar and told me all about the race, their mechanical problems and near death experiences. In one stage of the race, in Chile, the woman told me she had gotten lost in the desert over night and just barely found her way back in time to continue the competition. 

Dakar 2010: Argentina & Chile Trailer

Check out these Amazing Pictures from the Dakar Rally 2010 from The Big Picture at Boston.com

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