The 42nd edition of Dakar is approaching again. After three decades of Africa and 11 years of South America, Dakar 2020 will be held from 5 to 17 January in the Middle East. The drivers will have to cover a total length of 9,000 kilometers in the varied landscape of Saudi Arabia, the largest country in the Middle East. The Dakar participants will start in Jeddah, where for once the gate to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina will also be a launch site for the drivers, drivers and crew. The finish and award ceremony will take place in Al Qiddiya on January 17th.
Tim & Tom Coronel go to extremes again
The drivers of the Maxxis Dakar Team, Tim (13x Dakar) and Tom (7x Dakar) will participate in an improved version of the “Beast (Part 3.0)”. The chassis remains the Jefferies score buggy, with a 6.2 liter, LS3 small block, 370 hp and a top speed of 190 k per hour. The vehicle has been made lighter and more ergonomic in recent months. The pipes, cooling and bodywork have also been improved. Their objective? Reaching the top 20 neck-and-neck with the professional vehicles.
Maxxis Dakar tires
Trepador Radial M8060
Extreme off-road tire, ideal for off-road racing. The tires have the following characteristics:
- 100% Dakar-proof!
- The staggered shoulder pattern offers better control even on difficult off-road and rocky terrain.
- The nylon band reinforced tire construction reduces the risk of punctures and extends the life of the tread.
- Unique tread distribution that guarantees even tread contact for rock-solid road holding.
New location Pre-Proloog 23 November 2019
The predecessor of Dakar takes place this year on the Duynenwater estate in Eersel. The relocation of the event makes it more attractive to visitors. Not only will a spectacular track be constructed for the participants, the public will also get more of the real Dakar feeling here.
Dakar 2020 will be broadcast in 33 countries, including Europe, South America, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Russia, Pan-Asia, Canada and China. In the Netherlands, the rally will be on RTL7 from 4 to 25 January 2020 at 6:30 PM, with the repeat at 10:30 PM. Every day around 11 pm a report of each stage can be seen on Eurosport.
The scores of the Dakar participants can also be followed on the official website www.dakar.com . Tim & Tom Coronel – Maxxis Dakar Team participate in classification: CARS – OPEN – SCORE. Of course their adventures can also be followed www.maxxisbanden.nl and social media.
Would you like to know more about the Dakar 2020 and the rules of the game? Visit the special Dakar page !
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Tim Coronel
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Tom Coronel
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Maxxis Dakar Team
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