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Jan 09, 2017
The marathon stage could be compared to floating in space. No external assistance is allowed. No support crews are found along the whole special stage. Drivers and co-drivers are left with their road books, filled petrol tanks and the great open Bolivian landscape. The competitors left La Paz for a long drive towards the “Salar de Uyuni”, the remarkable salt flats. Because of the bad weather conditions the last few days, the seventh special stage was shortened to 160 km. TGRSA driver Giniel de Villiers #302 finished 3rd and Overdrive Toyota driver Nani Roma #305 finished in 5th; placing Nani in 3rd place in the overall ranking for his category.
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Jan 08, 2017
The Dakar is all about adventure and proving to be the best of the best. Drivers and co-drivers find themselves in the spotlight for obvious reasons. They are the ones conquering the elements, challenging extreme conditions and pushing to get to the finish line in Buenos Aires. The truth is: the Dakar would not be what it is without the dedicated crew next to them: the engineers and mechanics. The team’s crew plays a very important role before and throughout the whole rally. Without their knowledge and support, the Dakar would be an impossible rally for all.
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Jan 07, 2017
All competitors of the Dakar faced an extremely and demanding stage five yesterday. Heavy rains changed the terrain dramatically, which caused problems for many drivers. Because of this, stage six was cancelled and the competitors were instead given a direct route to La Paz. However, there was still several hundred cold and wet kilometers to be conquered. Due to there being no race, there were no changes in the rankings and so three Toyota drivers are in the top ten: Overdrive Toyota driver’s Nani Roma #305 and Conrad Reichenbach #320 respectively finished in 2nd and 6th place. TGRSA driver Giniel de Villiers #302 came back in 10th position.
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Jan 06, 2017
When it comes to endurance and focus, combined with driving at high altitudes above 4000 meters, the Bolivian Altiplano proved to be a tough opponent today. The drivers left the bivouac in Tupiza around 8 am and on towards the fifth special stage: a 447 km trek with the finish line in Oruro. The day proved grueling. The trail was unrelenting, competitors got lost, and, due to strong heavy rain, the second section of the special stage was cancelled. Despite all, Toyota was able to carry three 4WD Hilux drivers finishing in the top ten: Nani Roma #305 in 2nd place, Conrad Rautenbach in 6th and Giniel de Villiers #302 in 10th place.
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Jan 05, 2017
The fourth stage was a unique one by crossing two countries: Argentina and Bolivia. The competitors had to deal with the first section in Argentina out of San Salvador de Jujuy; and the second section in colourful Bolivia towards Tupiza. With the unfortunate outcome of TGRSA driver Nasser Al-Attiyah #301 having to retire from the rally, Giniel de Villiers #302 is striving for the best result. He finished in an amazing 7th place today, leaping forward 7 ranks from stage three.
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Jan 04, 2017
The Dakar Rally makes a move upwards. However, it’s not a gradual climb that allows competitors to comfortably get used to the change in altitude. On the contrary: the competitors rapidly climbed up from 280 meters in San Miguel de Tucumán to 4895 meters in San Salvador de Jujuy. It was a dramatic and harsh climb causing TGRSA driver Nasser Al-Attiyah in the #301 Hilux trouble. Overdrive Toyota driver Nani Roma #305 Hilux finished in 8th place today. #Dakar2017 #ToyotaDakar2017
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Jan 03, 2017
Today the competitors left Resistencia for a long liaison towards the second special stage. When it comes to dust, theToday the competitors left Resistencia for a long liaison towards the second special stage. When it comes to dust, the famous “Chaco” will not soon be forgotten. 275 km to conquer this chalk-full region heading for San Miguel de Tucumán. Toyota performed very well today, with TOYOTA GAZOO RACING South Africa’s Nasser Al-Attiyah #301 and Giniel de Villiers #302 finishing in 2nd and 4th place. #Dakar2017 #ToyotaDakar2017
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Jan 02, 2017
Dakar 2017 has begun. The 38.96km special stage raced from Asunción to Resistencia, allowing the competitors to meet with Paraguay for the first time. For Toyota the acquaintance was a rough one. TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) driver Nasser Al-Attiyah in #301 finished in 1st place today. Unfortunately the car faced an unpleasant surprise when problems struck and had to stop during the liaison route. #Dakar2017 #ToyotaDakar2017
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Jan 01, 2017
Excitement is all around. The ‘mother of all rally-raids’ is about to begin with the podium ceremony in Asunción. Visiting Paraguay for the first time, the Dakar ‘passion’ has already touched the hearts of many people. The Toyota teams and all other competitors and their vehicles, are ready for the 39th edition. Ready to head to Buenos Aires.
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Oct 14, 2016
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