Well it's that time again!! The 2012 Dakar Rally got under way yesterday and I'm glad to report that the MINIs of which there are 5 (from the same team I think) all in different colour schemes finished the 1st day in 1st, 2nd and 3rd in their category, not sure where the other two are placed at the moment, but it's looking good for MINIs keep up the good work guys


On a sad note tho, I believe one of the motorcyclists crashed about 2 miles short of the end of the days sessions and died from a heart attack despite the best efforts of the events doctors etc to save him. My thoughts go out to his friends and family at this time.