Dakar Rally

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/dakar-rally

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Dakar Rally built?1978, conceived by Thierry Sabine
2. What is the historical routes?Africa, South America, and Saudi Arabia
3. What is the vehicle categories?Motorcycles, Quads, Cars, Trucks
4. Where does the Dakar Rally take place?The rally started in Africa, moved to South America from 2009 to 2019, and now runs in Saudi Arabia. It keeps changing routes to keep the adventure fresh.
5. What kinds of vehicles race in the Dakar Rally?Racers use motorcycles, quads, cars like buggies and 4x4s, and huge trucks that can carry a lot of gear. Each type faces its own special challenges.

Endurance Racing: Competitions that test the physical and mental stamina of participants over extended periods.
Off-road Navigation: The skill of guiding a vehicle across unpaved terrain using maps, compasses, and specialized tools.
Automotive Engineering: The design, development, and testing of vehicles and their components.