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The Dakar Rally has been an inspiration of mine for many years now. I started my involvement in Desert Racing in 2001, with the Honda Australia Off Road Team. In 2005 my partner Helen and I traveled to Barcelona Spain with Al and Glen from the Honda Team to see first hand, the largest race in the world. Helen, Al and myself were so impressed, we traveled to Lisbon Portugal in 2006 to see the start of the Dakar Rally once again. This would be the last chance we had to catch up and photograph the late Andy Caldecott who tragically lost his life during the 2006 Dakar.

In 2007, my dream was realized by attending the complete Dakar Rally from Lisbon Portugal, all the way to Dakar Africa as a mechanic for three riders. As it turned out, it looks like this was the last Dakar to be raced in Africa. Hopefully I will get the opportunity to attend the Dakar in South America, or even attend the newly formed Africa Rally.

In 2011 I traveled to South America with the GHR Honda Team, to support four riders. Jacob Smith, Warren Strange, Mark Davidson and Simon Harslett. Unfortunately Simon's race ended on Day 1 when he had to rush home to attend family issues. Mark Davidson Crashed out on Day 5 after succumbing to altitude sickness when crossing the Andes. Warren Strange crashed and damaged his shoulder just prior to the rest day. Jacob Smith flew the flag for Australia and despite a crash on the last stage, Jacob managed to repair his bike and finish the World's Toughest Race. Due to media restrictions enforced by Glenn Hoffmann Racing, I am unable to post photographs or video's on my website.

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