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Wednesday, 12 December 2007

Red Bull KTM Team
Red Bull KTM Team
It's only a couple of weeks before the start of the 30th edition of the Dakar Rally in Lisbon. Riders all over the world are preparing themselves for the toughest and ultimate off-road race.

Every year the Dakar Rally promises to be longer and harder than last time. But according to the head of the KTM Rally department Hans Trunkenpolz the 30th edition could very well be the toughest Dakar Rally ever.
 
Trunkenpolz:" This time of year it's hectic with the preparations, but we're on schedule. Our last test was in Dubai, with good results. We're confident we can win the race, it's also expected from us, but it still has to happen."
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