Deep in the Dust: On the Dakar trail




Third time lucky

23 December 2010 | 0:00 - By Jacob Black

The Dakar Rally for 2011 remains the largest, most difficult and most dangerous motorsport in the world.

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Dakar eve in Buenos Aires

01 January 2010 | 6:00 - By Jacob Black

The 2010 Dakar Rally of Argentina and Chilé officially kicks off tomorrow night.

'Frances' the Fiat will help bring you all the latest news and blogs from Dakar 2010 in South America [Jacob Black]

'Frances' the Fiat will help bring you all the latest news and blogs from Dakar 2010 in South America [Jacob Black]

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Connell ready to dig deep

28 December 2009 | 9:00 - By Jacob Black

A rally raid fan for 20 years, 53-year-old Environmental Scientist Garry Connell makes his first attempt at the Dakar Rally in 2010.

The toughest challenge in motorsport awaits West Australian Garry Connell [ASO]

The toughest challenge in motorsport awaits West Australian Garry Connell [ASO]

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Ten-year wait ends for Pollard

24 December 2009 | 8:00 - By Jacob Black

After a broken leg ruled him out of Dakar 2009, a rule change nearly scuttled Rob Pollard's chances of competing again in 2010. Fortunately for Pollard, and several other KTM competitors, organisers repealed the restriction to 450cc for motorcycles.

A long wait is about to end for Rob Pollard as he heads for the starting line at Dakar 2010

A long wait is about to end for Rob Pollard as he heads for the starting line at Dakar 2010

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Fulfilling a dream for the 'Dream Racer'

18 December 2009 | 9:00 - By Jacob Black

Tenacious and talented, Team Rally Australia's Christophe Barriere-Varju epitomises the spirit of the Dakar.

Christophe Barriere-Varju will be hoping for an incident-free Dakar 2010 in Argentina and Chile [CBV Photo]

Christophe Barriere-Varju will be hoping for an incident-free Dakar 2010 in Argentina and Chile [CBV Photo]

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Garland aims for top ten finish

17 December 2009 | 12:00 - By Jacob Black

Bruce Garland made his first run at the Dakar in Africa in 1998. More than a decade later, he led an all-Australian assault on the inaugural South American edition, scoring some major goals in the process.

Garland and Suzuki finished 11th overall in 2009, and will be aiming to crack the top 10 in 2010 [Willy Weyans]

Garland and Suzuki finished 11th overall in 2009, and will be aiming to crack the top 10 in 2010 [Willy Weyans]

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Getting set

16 December 2009 | 9:00 - By Jacob Black

For the pilots and co-pilots of 161 bikes, 140 cars, 52 trucks and 29 quads this Christmas is spent in anxious anticipation. The single biggest and most gruelling motorsport event in the world kicks off in two weeks time, the vehicle and body destroying 2010 Dakar Rally.

Jacob Black, pictured here driving in Argentina. He will be following a slightly different route in January 2010

Jacob Black, pictured here driving in Argentina. He will be following a slightly different route in January 2010

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About this Blog

Deep in the Dust is the place to enjoy all the latest stories and interviews from Jacob Black, SBS's man on the ground in Argentina and Chile for the 2011 Dakar Rally.

Jacob Black Jacob Black is a motorsport writer and broadcaster. An accomplished feature article writer and a co-author to several books on Australia's V8 Supercars, (1K08, 1K09 and V808) Jacobs hold a Bachelor of Media, Communications and Culture in Broadcast Journalism from Murdoch University.

Inspired by his father's passion for touring car racing, Jacob developed a keen interest in all things motorsport from an early age. After traveling there in 2008, he also developed a deep affection for South America and in particular, Argentina.

Born in Perth, Western Australia, Jacob is now based in St Kilda, Victoria.

 
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