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2017 Dakar Rally (Paraguay/Bolivia/Argentina)

Overview

Event Name: 2017 Dakar Rally

Date: January 2–14, 2017

Start Location: Asunción, Paraguay

Finish Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Total Distance: ~8,800 km (4,000 km competitive)

Participating Teams: Over 300 vehicles across cars, bikes, quads, and trucks

From scorching lowlands to freezing Andean passes, the rally was marred by landslides and stage cancellations, adding to the chaos of an already brutal route.


Route

Paraguay Opening: Short but fast prologue with massive crowds.
Bolivian Highlands: High-altitude stages exceeding 4,000m challenged engines and crews.
Argentine Dunes: Soft sand and heat closed the rally with punishing navigation.

Constant climate shifts made mechanical and physical endurance key to survival.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
2nd Place
Sébastien Loeb & Daniel Elena · Peugeot 3008 DKR
3rd Place
Giniel de Villiers & Dirk von Zitzewitz · Toyota Hilux

Peugeot dominated, but Loeb’s late push kept the fight alive until the final stages.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Landslides: Caused stage cancellations and reroutes.
  • Thin Air: Power loss at high altitudes tested engine mapping.
  • Heat & Cold Swings: Crews faced 40°C heat and near-freezing nights.

An unforgettable Dakar that showcased the resilience of man and machine.

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