2011 Paris-Dakar Rally

Chronological Storyline (8 Milestones)

Jan 1, 2011 CE

Rally Start in Buenos Aires

The 2011 Dakar Rally began with a ceremonial start in Buenos Aires, Argentina, followed by a short 377km liaison to Victoria. A total of 430 vehicles started the race across all categories.

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Jan 2, 2011 CE

Stage 1 to Córdoba

The first competitive stage ran from Victoria to Córdoba. Argentine driver Nani Roma won the car stage, while Francisco López won the bike stage.

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Jan 5, 2011 CE

Stage 4 to the Atacama Crossing

Stage 4 from San Salvador de Jujuy to the Chilean border at the Sico Pass marked the transition into the Atacama Desert. Marc Coma took the motorcycle stage win, while Nasser Al-Attiyah won the car stage.

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Jan 7, 2011 CE

Stage 6 to Iquique

Stage 6 from Iquique to Arica featured a massive 456km timed special. Stéphane Peterhansel took the car stage victory, while Marc Coma extended his lead in the motorcycle category.

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Jan 9, 2011 CE

Rest Day in Arica

Competitors observed a rest day in Arica, Chile, the northernmost city in the country. This marked the halfway point of the rally before the route turned back eastward across the Andes.

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Jan 12, 2011 CE

Stage 9 to Copiapó

Stage 9 from Iquique to Copiapó featured a 423km special stage. Nasser Al-Attiyah won the car stage, while Marc Coma won the bike stage, solidifying their leads.

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Jan 14, 2011 CE

Stage 11 to Fiambalá

Stage 11 from Copiapó to Fiambalá, Argentina, featured a 470km special stage. Stéphane Peterhansel won the car stage, while Marc Coma won the bike stage.

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Jan 16, 2011 CE

Finish in Buenos Aires

The 2011 Dakar Rally concluded in Buenos Aires. Stéphane Peterhansel won the car category, Marc Coma won the motorcycle category, and Vladimir Chagin won the truck category.

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