Photos: The Peru-Argentina-Chile Dakar Rally
January 8, 2013
Honda's biker Javier Pizzolito of Argentina competes during the Stage 2 of the Dakar 2013 in Pisco, Peru, on January 6, 2013. The rally will take place in Peru, Argentina and Chile from January 5 to 20. FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images
Driver Carlos Sainz of Spain and German co-driver Timo Gottschalk compete in the 3nd stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally from Pisco to Nazca, Peru, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
Driver Anthony Harris, of Great Britain, right, and his co-driver Catherine Derousseaux, of France, wave from the podium ramp during the symbolic start of the Peru-Argentina-Chile Dakar Rally 2013 in Lima, Peru, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013. The race of over 400 vehicles including cars, bikes, trucks and quads begins Saturday in Lima, and finishes in Santiago, Chile on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
Car competitors arrive to the podium during the departure ceremony of the fifth South American edition of the Dakar Rally 2013 in Lima January 5, 2013. REUTERS/Enrique Castro-Mendivil
KTM rider Cyril Despres, center, and KTM rider Andre Hirioyen, left, both of France, wait for the start of the 3nd stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally from Pisco to Nazca, Peru, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
Mercedes driver Walter D'Angostini, right, and co-driver Hernan D'Angostini, both from the Argentina, wave from their vehicle during the symbolic start of the Peru-Argentina-Chile Dakar Rally 2013 in Lima, Peru, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013. The race of over 400 vehicles including cars, bikes, trucks and quads begins Saturday in Lima and finishes in Santiago, Chile on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Karel Navarro)
Competitors line up their quads and motorcycles for the start of the 1st stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally near Pisco, Peru, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
Lucio Alvarez and co-driver Bernardo Graue of Argentina race their Toyota as fans watch the last stretch of the 2nd stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally in Pisco, Peru, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Franck Fife, Pool)
Argentina's Claudio Clavigliasso rides his quad in stage one of the 2013 Dakar Rally near Pisco, Peru, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013. It's the second year that the long-distance race involving hundreds of cars and motorbikes has included Peru. The race begins Saturday and will cross into Chile and Argentina before ending Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
A helicopter flies over driver Nasser Al-Attiyah of Qatar and co-driver Lucas Cruz of Spain competing in the 4nd stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally from Nazca to Arequipa, Peru, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
Husqvarna rider Joan Barreda Bort of Spain competes in the stage one as a helicopter flies above during the 2013 Dakar Rally between Lima and Pisco, Peru, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
KTM rider Cyril Despres of France competes in the 2nd stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally in Pisco, Peru, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Franck Fife, Pool)
Totoya's Lucio Alvarez and co-driver Bernardo Graue of Argentina compete in the 1st stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally between Lima Pisco, Peru, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
Honda rider Alexis Hernandez, center, tries to fix the suspension of his quad during the 3nd stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally from Pisco to Nazca, Peru, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
KTM rider Cyril Despres of France gets ready before the start of the 2nd stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally in Pisco, Peru, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Franck Fife, Pool)
Giniel de Villiers of South Africa and Dirk Von Zitzewitz of Germany race their Toyota on a beach in the 4nd stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally from Nazca to Arequipa, Peru, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
Eduard Nikolaev, Sergey Savostin and Vladimir Rybakov of Russia race their Kamaz truck on a beach in the 4nd stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally from Nazca to Arequipa, Peru, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
KTM rider Cyril Despres of France competes in the 3nd stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally from Pisco to Nazca, Peru, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
Driver Carlos Sainz of Spain and German co-driver Timo Gottschalk compete in the 3nd stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally from Pisco to Nazca, Peru, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
Christian Lavieille and co-driver Jean-Michel Polato of France compete in the 1st stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally near Pisco, Peru, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
Toyota's driver Giniel De Villiers of South Africa competes during Stage 4 of the Dakar 2013 between Nazca and Arequipa, Peru, on January 8, 2013. The rally will take place in Peru, Argentina and Chile from January 5 to 20. FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images
An unidentified biker competes during Stage 4 of the Dakar 2013 between Nazca and Arequipa, Peru, on January 8, 2013. The rally will take place in Peru, Argentina and Chile from January 5 to 20. FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images
Guerlain Chicherit and co-driver Jean-Pierre Garcin, both of France, compete in the 4nd stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally from Nazca to Arequipa, Peru, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
US Robby Gordon steers his Hummer during Stage 3 of the Dakar Rally 2013 between Pisco and Nazca, Peru, on January 7, 2013. The rally will take place in Peru, Argentina and Chile from January 5-20. FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images
KTM's rider Cyril Despres of France competes during Stage 3 of the Dakar Rally 2013 between Pisco and Nazca, Peru, on January 7, 2013. The rally will take place in Peru, Argentina and Chile from January 5-20. FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images
The Netherlands´ Henno Van Bergeijk is seen on the ground after falling during Stage 3 of the Dakar Rally 2013 between Pisco and Nazca, Peru, on January 7, 2013. The rally will take place in Peru, Argentina and Chile from January 5-20. FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images
Australian Rodney Fagotter competes during Stage 3 of the Dakar Rally 2013 between Pisco and Nazca, Peru, on January 7, 2013. The rally will take place in Peru, Argentina and Chile from January 5-20. FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images
Poland's Jacek Czachor competes during Stage 3 of the Dakar Rally 2013 between Pisco and Nazca, Peru, on January 7, 2013. The rally will take place in Peru, Argentina and Chile from January 5-20. FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images
Yamaha's rider Frans Verhoeven jumps during Stage 3 of the Dakar Rally 2013 between Pisco and Nazca, Peru, on January 7, 2013. The rally will take place in Peru, Argentina and Chile from January 5-20. FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images
View of a road book before the Stage 2 of the Dakar 2013 in Pisco, Peru, on January 6, 2013. The rally will take place in Peru, Argentina and Chile from January 5 to 20. FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images
Qatar's Nasser Al-Attiyah competes during the Stage 2 of the Dakar 2013 between Pisco and Pisco, Peru, on January 6, 2013. The rally will take place in Peru, Argentina and Chile from January 5 to 20. FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images
PISCO, PERU - JANUARY 07: A rider competes during the stage from Pisco to Nazca on day three of the 2013 Dakar Rally on January 7, 2013 in Pisco, Peru. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
PISCO, PERU - JANUARY 07: Robby Gordon and co-pilot Kellon Walch of team Hummer competeduring the stage from Pisco to Nazca on day three of the 2013 Dakar Rally on January 7, 2013 in Pisco, Peru. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Riders compete during the Stage 1 of the Dakar 2013 between Lima and Pisco, Peru, on January 5, 2013. The rally will take place in Peru, Argentina and Chile from January 5 to 20. FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images
PISCO, PERU - JANUARY 07: Fans wait on the dunes during the stage from Pisco to Nazca on day three of the 2013 Dakar Rally on January 7, 2013 in Pisco, Peru. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
PISCO, PERU - JANUARY 07: Carlos Sainz and co-pilot Timo Gottshalk of team Buggy compete during the stage from Pisco to Nazca on day three of the 2013 Dakar Rally on January 7, 2013 in Pisco, Peru. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
PISCO, PERU - JANUARY 07: A Rider crosses the dunes during the stage from Pisco to Nazca on day three of the 2013 Dakar Rally on January 7, 2013 in Pisco, Peru. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
PISCO, PERU - JANUARY 07: David Fretigne of Team YRC Yamaha Racing competes during the stage from Pisco to Nazca on day three of the 2013 Dakar Rally on January 7, 2013 in Pisco, Peru. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
PISCO, PERU - JANUARY 06: Peter Van Merksteun and co-pilot Eddy Chevaillier of team Toyota compete during the stage from Pisco to Pisco on day two of the 2013 Dakar Rally on January 6, 2013 in Pisco, Peru. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
PISCO, PERU - JANUARY 06: Rodrigo Illanes of team Tarapaca Rally competes during the stage from Pisco to Pisco on day two of the 2013 Dakar Rally on January 6, 2013 in Pisco, Peru. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
PISCO, PERU - JANUARY 06: Ben Grabham of team HSE KTM Australia competes during the stage from Pisco to Pisco on day two of the 2013 Dakar Rally on January 6, 2013 in Pisco, Peru. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Orlando Terranova of Argentina and co-driver Paulo Fiuza of Portugal drive their BMW, top, as medics evacuate Leonardo Martinez of Bolivia after crashing with his quad in the 3nd stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally from Pisco to Nazca, Peru, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
View of traces in the sand during the Stage 1 of the Dakar 2013 between Lima and Pisco, Peru, on January 5, 2013. The rally will take place in Peru, Argentina and Chile between January 5 to 20. FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images
Medics, helped by fans, evacuate Leonardo Martinez of Bolivia who was injured after crashing with his quad in the 3nd stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally from Pisco to Nazca, Peru, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
Hummer driver Robby Gordon, right, and co-driver Kellon Walch, second from right, both of the U.S., stand on a dune overlooking their overturned vehicle during the 4nd stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally from Nazca to Arequipa, Peru, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. Third from right is Dakar rally director Etienne Lavigne. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
Honda rider Gerard Farres Guell of Spain competes in the 4nd stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally from Nazca to Arequipa, Peru, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
Husqvarna rider Alessandro Botturi of Italy, falls from his motorcycle during the 3nd stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally from Pisco to Nazca, Peru, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
Yamaha rider Michael Metge of France races during the 3nd stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally from Pisco to Nazca, Peru, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
Robby Gordon of the U.S and co-pilot Kellon Walch compete with their Hummer during the 3rd stage of the Dakar Rally 2013 from Pisco to Nazca, January 7, 2013. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen
Argentina's Orlando Terranova and co-pilot Portugal's Paulo Fiuza compete with their BMW during the 3rd stage of the Dakar Rally 2013 from Pisco to Nazca January 7, 2013. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen
KTM pilots Norway's Pal Ullevalseter (R) and Portugal's Ruben Faria compete during the 3rd stage of the Dakar Rally 2013 from Pisco to Nazca January 7, 2013. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen
Etienne Lavigne (L), Director of the Dakar Rally 2013, and a doctor attend to Netherland's Henno Van Bergeijk after he crashed on his Husaberg during the 3rd stage of the rally from Pisco to Nazca January 7, 2013. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen
A woman jumps as France's Ronan Chabot and co-pilot Gilles Pillot compete with their SMG during the 3rd stage of the Dakar Rally 2013 from Pisco to Nazca January 7, 2013. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen
Portugal's Helder Rodrigues rides his Honda during the 3rd stage of the Dakar Rally 2013 from Pisco to Nazca January 7, 2013. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen
France's Cyril Despres waits for the start of the 3rd stage of the Dakar Rally 2013 from Pisco to Nazca January 7, 2013. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen
KTM rider Jakub Przygonski of Poland, right, KTM rider Francisco Lopez of Chile, center, and KTM rider Henk Knuiman of The Netherlands, left, compete in the 3nd stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally from Pisco to Nazca, Peru, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
Joan Nani of Spain and co-driver Michel Perin of France race their Mini downhill in the 3nd stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally from Pisco to Nazca, Peru, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
Robby Gordon and co-driver Kellon Walch of the U.S. compete in the 3nd stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally from Pisco to Nazca, Peru, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
Qatar's Nasser Al-Attiyah competes during Stage 4 of the Dakar 2013 between Nazca and Arequipa, Peru, on January 8, 2013. The rally will take place in Peru, Argentina and Chile from January 5 to 20. FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images
Stephane Peterhanzel and Jean Paul Cottret, both of France, right, overtakes Yamaha rider Gustavo Querales Malave of Venezuela, left, during the 4nd stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally from Nazca to Arequipa, Peru, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
Ronan Chabot and co-driver Gilles Pillot, both of France, compete in the 3nd stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally from Pisco to Nazca, Peru, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
Husqvarna rider Paulo Goncalves of Portugal competes in the 4nd stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally from Nazca to Arequipa, Peru, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. The race finishes in Santiago, Chile, on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
Italia's biker Alessandro Botturi competes during Stage 4 of the Dakar 2013 between Nazca and Arequipa, Peru, on January 8, 2013. The rally will take place in Peru, Argentina and Chile from January 5 to 20. FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images
Sherco's rider Alain Duclos jumps during Stage 3 of the Dakar Rally 2013 between Pisco and Nazca, Peru, on January 7, 2013. The rally will take place in Peru, Argentina and Chile from January 5-20. FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images
France's Thomas Bourgin on KTM is pictured during the 2013 Dakar Rally departure ceremony in Lima on January 5, 2013. Bourgin dies on January 11, 2013, before the start of the Stage 7, Calama - Salta, according to organizers. AFP PHOTO/GERALDO CASO/AFP/Getty Images
JANUARY 8: Thomas Bourgin of team Nomade Racing Assistance competes in stage 4 from Nazca to Arequipa during the 2013 Dakar Rally on January 8, 2013 in Nazca, Peru. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Chile's Cristian Saenz and co-pilot Antonio Valdes drive their Predator en route to the Jama border crossing during the untimed 7th stage of the Dakar Rally 2013 from Calama to Salta, January 11, 2013. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
Ronan Chabot and co-driver Gilles Pillot of team SMG compete in stage 6 from Arica to Calama during the 2013 Dakar Rally on January 10, 2013 in Arica, Chile. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Stephane Peterhansel and co-driver Jean Paul Cottret of team Mini compete in stage 6 from Arica to Calama during the 2013 Dakar Rally on January 10, 2013 in Arica, Chile. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Robby Gordon and co-driver Kellon Walch of team Hummer compete in stage 6 from Arica to Calama during the 2013 Dakar Rally on January 10, 2013 in Arica, Chile. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Motorcyclists compete during the 6th stage of the Dakar Rally from Arica to Calama, January 10, 2013. Picture taken January 10, 2013. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen
Qatar's Nasser Al-Attiyah and co-pilot Spain's Lucas Cruz compete with their Buggy during the 6th stage of the Dakar Rally from Arica to Calama, January 10, 2013. Picture taken January 10, 2013. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen
Robby Gordon of the U.S and co-pilot Kellon Walch compete with their Hummer car during the 6th stage of the Dakar Rally from Arica to Calama, January 10, 2013. Picture taken January 10, 2013. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen
Netherlands Erik Van Loon (top) and co-pilot Marc Wams stand near their Mitsubishi after they crashed during the 6th stage of the Dakar Rally from Arica to Calama, January 10, 2013. Picture taken January 10, 2013. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen
South Africa's Riaan Van Niekerk falls with his KTM during the 5th stage of the Dakar Rally 2013 from Arequipa in Peru to Arica in Chile, January 9, 2013. Picture taken January 9, 2013. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen (CHILE - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT)
France's Stephane Peterhansel and co-pilot Jean-Paul Cottret compete with their Mini during the 5th stage of the Dakar Rally 2013 from Arequipa in Peru to Arica in Chile, January 9, 2013. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen
France's Olivier Pain rides his Yamaha bike during the 5th stage of the Dakar Rally from Arequipa in Peru to Arica in Chile, January 9, 2013. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen
Qatar's Nasser Al-Attiyah and co-pilot Spain's Lucas Cruz compete with their Buggy during the 5th stage of the Dakar Rally 2013 from Arequipa in Peru to Arica in Chile, January 9, 2013. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen
France's David Casteu rides his Yamaha bike during the 5th stage of the Dakar Rally from Arequipa in Peru to Arica in Chile, January 9, 2013. Picture taken January 9, 2013. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen
South Africa's Giniel De Villiers and co-pilot Germany's Dirk Von Zitzewitz compete with their Toyota during the 5th stage of the Dakar Rally 2013 from Arequipa in Peru to Arica in Chile, January 9, 2013. Picture taken January 9, 2013. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen
Riders gather to fill their motorcycle tanks during the untimed 7th stage of the Dakar Rally 2013 from Calama to Salta, January 11, 2013. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
A car passes the highlands of Chile en route to the Jama border crossing during the untimed 7th stage of the Dakar Rally 2013 from Calama to Salta, January 11, 2013. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (CHILE - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT)
France's Olivier Pain rides his Yamaha bike during the 5th stage of the Dakar Rally from Arequipa in Peru to Arica in Chile, January 9, 2013. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen
A policeman directs traffic towards a motorcyclist during the untimed 7th stage of the Dakar Rally from Calama to Salta, January 11, 2013. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
A support vehicle crashes on a road barrier at the highlands of Chile en route to the Jama border crossing during the untimed 7th stage of the Dakar Rally 2013 from Calama to Salta, January 11, 2013. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
In this Jan. 10, 2013 photo, KTM rider Thomas Bourgin of France, left, and Jincheng rider Pablo Pascual of Argentina compete in the 6th stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally from Arica to Calama, Chile. Bourgine died on Jan. 11, 2013 in an accident during the 7th stage of the Dakar Rally between Calama, Chile, and Salta, Argentina. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
An alpaca crosses the road as drivers wait in their vehicles on the highlands of Chile en route to the Jama border crossing during the untimed 7th stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally from Calama to Salta, January 11, 2013. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
Robby Gordon of the U.S and co-pilot Kellon Walch compete with their Hummer car during the 6th stage of the Dakar Rally from Arica to Calama, January 10, 2013. Picture taken January 10, 2013. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen
Argentina's Lucio Ezequiel Alvarez and co-pilot Bernardo Rolando Graue compete with their Toyota car during the 6th stage of the Dakar Rally from Arica to Calama, January 10, 2013. Picture taken January 10, 2013. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen
South Africa's Riaan Van Niekerk rides his KTM during the 5th stage of the Dakar Rally 2013 from Arequipa in Peru to Arica in Chile, January 9, 2013. Picture taken January 9, 2013. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen
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