PARIS (AP) — The Dakar Rally, the epic motorcycle, car and truck race across the Sahara desert, was canceled Friday by organizers citing "direct" threats of terrorism from al-Qaida-linked militants.
The race was deemed too inviting — and too easy — a target for the terror group's new north African affiliate. The roughly 550 competitors were to have embarked Saturday on the 16-day, 5,760-mile trek through remote and hostile dunes and scrub from Europe to Senegal in west Africa.
Always enjoyed watching this every year. Even some Americans had gotten into the act including Robby Gordon
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Sad News, man! Well, the rally would start, here in Lisboa.
The organisers represented by Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) announced the rally was cancelled on its 2008 edition, but guaranteed that 2009 edition will happen normally.
This competition is a symbol and nothing can destroy symbols ahah.
Cool blog :D
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