In Pictures: The Dakar Rally 2009

24 fantastic photos taken at the 2009 Dakar Rally. The event was won by the Volkswagen team who made motorsport history in Argentina, claiming the first diesel-powered victory in the history of the world’s toughest motorsport event.

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As for 2010, there seems to be a lot of talk about competitor turnout amid the global economic downturn, however, organizers remain optimistic.

While tight credit has already forced Mitsubishi out of the race, rumours that Volkswagen would follow in the Japanese automaker’s footsteps are rampant.

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