12 cities in Argentina, Chile and Bolivia * host next January 13 stages of the Dakar 2015 for 14 days of sport in total. For the first time, while some categories will rest, the others will continue the race ...
The organizers of the Dakar have spent their first week tour preparation in South America, whose main aim is to announce cities steps to program the 2015 edition of the rally. This is the Palacio San Martin in Buenos Aires that was fixed appointment with the Argentine press, which was able to find drivers thirty countries, including their flagship Orlando Terranova, 5th in the last two editions of the Dakar self. The competitors learned they would find such Rosario, departure city of Dakar 2014 immediately before joining Buenos Aires for the final finish, where they will be welcomed by their audience during a podium ceremony held in front of the presidential palace , Casa Rosada.
In January, the Dakar also find Chile, where the conference presentation was canceled due to the earthquake that hit the region Iquique, causing human suffering and material damage, particularly in terms of road. The details of the Chilean route normally involving the cities of Copiapo, Antofagasta, Iquique and Calama, remains subject to confirmation, explains Etienne Lavigne after a meeting with the Chilean authorities, "of course, we adapt to the challenges faced by Chile at this time. They have many problems to face, and then they will have to precisely assess the impact of these earthquakes before we confirm that our project is feasible. "
Initial estimates do not exclude the coming of Dakar, it is a "festival of Iquique" which was expected, since the camp there will normally be installed for three days, two days devoted to rest, alternating according categories. In this device, Iquique will be directly linked to Bolivia and Uyuni, which will host this time turn the quad bikes and then cars and trucks. At the press conference held today in La Paz, President Evo Morales was able to welcome the extension of the Bolivian stay Dakar, which had already raised the enthusiasm of the nation during its first pass.
Stages of the Dakar 2015:
4/01: Buenos Aires - Villa Carlos Paz
5/01: Villa Carlos Paz - San Juan
6/01: San Juan - Chilecito
7/01: Chilecito - Copiapo *
8/01: Copiapo - Antofagasta *
9/01: Antofagasta - Iquique *
10/01: Rest (auto / truck); Iquique - Uyuni (bikes and quads)
11/01: Iquique - Uyuni (cars / trucks); Uyuni - Iquique (bikes and quads)
12/01: Rest (bikes and quads); Uyuni - Iquique (cars, trucks)
13/01: Iquique - Calama *
14/01: Calama - Salta
15/01: Salta - Termas de Rio Hondo
16/01: Termas de Rio Hondo - Rosario
17/01: Rosario - Buenos Aires
* Pending confirmation by the Chilean authorities
info from Christian Lavieille
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