The Dakar Rally is the ultimate off-road race which is mostly made up of amateur racers. It is being held in South America this year due to security concerns. Every class of vehicle is put through the paces from motorcycles to big ass trucks and it is a trip to watch. Here are a few highlights for you to enjoy.
There is something called the “Plymouth-Banjul Challenge” a.k.a. the Ultimate Banger Challenge where can enter if your car can cost about $160. Here is a link to the website (http://www.plymouth-banjul.com/) and the wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plymouth-Banjul_Challenge)