Early History of the Paris Dakar Rally 1979 to 1997 - Full Documentary

A history of the Paris Dakar Rally 1979 to 1997, transmitted on UK television 1997. Held since 1979, the raid-style Dakar Rally originated as a 6,200-mile trans-continental sprint from Paris to the Senegalese capitol of Dakar. A wide array of trucks, SUVs, buggies, and dirt bikes charge through sand, rock, dust, water, and dirt in search of rally glory. Much like the Baja 1000, just finishing the race is often seen as an accomplishment in and of itself on account of the event's brutal nature. As a result, we never tire of combing through Dakar Rally photos. During the event's peak popularity in the 1980s and early 1990s, manufacturers like Porsche, Mercedes, and Mitsubishi clashed in the orange sand, bringing former Group B rally weapons and purpose-built desert rigs to the fight. Each running was a unique experience, with endless opportunities for the few photographers on hand to capture some of the most evocative photographs in motorsports history. 🔔 Don't miss our awesome videos! Subscribe and hit the notification bell now! 👍 If you enjoyed this video, show your support by hitting that like button! It helps me create more content you'll love! Follow us on Instagram: /fuelandsparkuk   / fuelandsparkuk   #parisdakar #dakar #france #paris #senegal #classiccars #historicracing #historicrally #rally #rallye #rallycar #rallying #porsche #automobile #mercedes #volkswagen #vw #peugeot #renault #citroen #mitsubishi #landrover