Tag: dakar rally
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DAKAR DREAM SHATTERED FOR PRICE
Toby Price’s Dakar Rally title defence is over, after the Hunter-bred rider broke his leg in a nasty crash during stage four. Price was reportedly leading towards the end of the 521-kilometer event, when the accident happened. Thankfully, another rider stopped to help – he was then airlifted to hospital. Last year the 29-year-old became…
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PRICE OFF TO FLYING START IN DAKAR RALLY
It only took one day, but the Hunter’s Toby Price has stamped his authority on the Dakar rally. After starting the 800-kilometre stage two 85 seconds behind, he now leads by almost three minutes. An incredible ride, in gruelling 40-degree plus conditions. Price was also forced to contend with a number of animals out on…
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PRICE IS RIGHT FOR TITLE DEFENCE
Toby Price is just hours away from beginning his title defence at the Dakar rally. He was on the podium this morning our time, for a ceremonial pre-race event, with the first stage to start later this evening.
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PRICE HITTING FORM IN LEAD UP TO DAKAR RALLY
Three months before he looks to defend his Dakar rally title, Singleton’s Toby Price is back to his best. The 29-year-old has taken out the final event of the Cross Country Rallies World Championship in Morocco. Chile’s Pablo Quintanilla won the overall title, with Price finishing third, after back problems ruined his chances in the…
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TOBY PRICE OVERCAME INJURY AND TRAGEDY TO CLAIM DAKAR WIN
PHOTO: Courtesy of www.tp87.com.au Dakar champion Toby Price has been busy thanking a multitude of well-wishers, after becoming the first Australian to win the famous rally. Back home in the Hunter, his friends and family are all smiles about the victory, which was a triumph over injury and personal tragedy.
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TOBY PRICE CREATES HISTORY WITH DAKAR RALLY WIN
The Hunter’s Toby Price has become the first Australian to win the famous Dakar Rally. The 28-year-old claimed the motorbike category by almost 40 minutes, after finishing in Rosario, Argentina early this morning.
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TOBY PRICE CLOSING IN ON FIRST-EVER AUSTRALIAN DAKAR RALLY WIN
The Hunter’s Toby Price is one ride away from becoming the first Australian to win the Dakar rally after extending his lead in the 12th stage. The 28-year-old is now 37 minutes ahead of his nearest rival after finishing second in the 480 kilometre stage. Price finished third in his Dakar debut last year and…
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TOBY PRICE MAINTAINS DAKAR LEAD AFTER STAGE 10
The Hunter’s Toby Price remains more than 23 minutes ahead of his nearest rival in the Dakar rally, after finishing third on stage 10 early this morning. But the Australian insists there’s still no guarantee he’ll stand on top of the podium when the event wraps up this weekend. Price admits he took it easy…
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PRICE EXTENDS DAKAR LEAD
The Hunter’s Toby Price has extended his lead in the motorcycle category of the Dakar Rally. By the end of the latest stage, won by Price, the 28-year-old is 25 minutes ahead of his nearest rival, Steven Svitco. It was Price’s fifth stage win, a marathon stage where competitors are not allowed assistance from their…
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TOBY PRICE TAKES OVER TOP SPOT ON DAKAR RALLY
Hunter rider Toby Price has edged a step closer to becoming the first Australian to win the Dakar rally. Overnight, the 28-year-old moved into the overall lead in the bike division after winning stage eight.