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00:00Everyone can potentially enter the Dakar, and you don't need to be Rally Raid champion

00:10to take part.

00:11In fact, the vast majority of its competitors are amateurs.

00:15The only condition is to be at least 18 years of age and possess a FIA international license

00:20for cars and trucks, or FIM international license for bikes.

00:25The motorbikes, however, are subject to a special selection process.

00:28You can find out more about it by watching our dedicated video.

00:33The goal of the Dakar is to have both professionals and amateurs participating in the same rally

00:38and on the same route.

00:40So, if you have the spirit for adventure and the desire to compete, as well as the financial

00:45resources to get both you and your vehicle along with any necessary support to the start

00:50line, then you can compete.

00:53That said, it can take competitors years to prepare for their first Dakar Rally, and the

00:57physical and mental challenges of the race cannot be underestimated.

01:04Professional teams, on the other hand, often come with the backing and support of large

01:08auto manufacturers and constructors who see the Dakar as the perfect platform for the

01:12testing and development of their vehicles and prototypes.

01:17They come with big budgets and sponsorship and employ professional driving and support

01:21teams along with mechanics, medics and cooks.

01:24Some of the factory teams include KTM, Honda, Sherco, Kiro, Kovemoto and Fantic in the bikes.

01:30Toyota, Mini, Dacia and Ford in the cars.

01:35Iveco, Tatra, Man and Hino in the trucks.

01:38Can-Am, Polaris, Taurus and Yamaha in the SSVs.

01:43Despite the differences between the two groups of competitors, they both run the same course

01:47and conditions and are bound by camaraderie in which all try to help each other to make

01:52it to the finish line.

01:54In fact, it is not uncommon to see factory racing teams providing assistance and support

01:59to amateur teams and pilots on the course within the bivouac sites.

02:03The exception being the riders within the Original by Motul category, who under the

02:08rules are allowed no assistance other than from their fellow competitors in that class.

02:14You can find out more about them by watching our dedicated video.

02:18Ultimately, what separates the amateurs from the professional teams is that, whilst the

02:23amateurs come to Dakar with the dream of simply competing and hopefully making it to

02:27the finish line, the professional teams are out to win the Dakar and the prestige that

02:32comes with it.

Teams vs Amateurs - Educational videos - #Dakar2025

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