Dakar Rally Fuels Up for 2025 With Barcelona Sending Off Competitors
Barcelona is gearing up for a thrilling return of the Dakar Rally, hosting both the route presentation and the equipment verification process for the prestigious off-road challenge. This Thursday, November 28, promises to be a night of excitement as the city unveils the demanding course for the 48th Dakar Rally.
Starting at 7:00 p.m., the Moll de la Marina at the Olympic Port will transform into a hub of anticipation, welcoming the public to witness the spectacle of this iconic rally.
## A Glimpse of Dakar
The evening will give rally enthusiasts a sneak peek at some of the vehicles that will be battling it out in Saudi Arabia.
Present at the unveiling will be Dakar Rally director David Castera and Barcelona Sports Councilor David Escude. Adding to the excitement, amongst others, several racing luminaries will also be present, including:
– Tosha Schareina
- Tosha Schareina, official Honda driver
- Lorenzo Santolino, official Sherco driver
- Cristina Gutiérrez, official Dacia driver
- Laia Sanz, SRT team driver
- Nani Roma, official Ford driver
- Isidre Esteve, driver of the Repsol Toyota Rally Team
- Gerard Farrés, driver of the Pedregà Team
- Lucas Cruz, official Ford co-pilot
- Jordi Juvanteny, registered in a truck powered by hydrogen
- Carlos Santaolalla and Jan Rosa, winners of the Dakar Classic 2024
## Dakar Takes Over Barcelona
And the action doesn’t stop there. From November 28 to 30, Barcelona’s Parc del Fòrum will transform into the Dakar Rally’s technical heart. The sprawling space will host meticulous technical and administrative checks, providing
**Narrator:** The event takes place at Moll de la Marina in the Olympic Port. What can attendees expect?
**Guest:** The atmosphere will be electric! The public can see the Dakar vehicles up close and personal, meet the competitors, and witness the unveiling of the challenging route for the 2025 rally. It’s a great opportunity to experience the adrenaline and excitement of the Dakar before the teams hit the open road.
**Narrator:** Can you give us a sneak peek at what challenges this year’s route might hold for the competitors?
**Guest:** While the details are under wraps until Thursday, we know the Dakar is known for its unforgiving terrain – deserts, mountains, and everything in between. It truly tests the limits of both man and machine.
**Narrator:** Thank you for sharing your insights with us, [Guest Name]. We wish all the competitors the best of luck in the 2025 Dakar Rally!
**Guest:** Thanks for having me! Vamonos Dakar!
