Valentino Rossi now eyes Dakar 2015

Those who are passionate about motorsports and motorcycling know that the Dakar rally is the holy grail of motorsports. The toughest rally in the world, the Dakar doesn’t just test machines endurance and reliability but also that of the driver and riders. It’s a sheer test of will power, skill and determination.  And those who are well aware of motorsport and motorcycles are well aware of Valentino Rossi and his love for participating in motorcycle races outside of MotoGP. This time around Rossi has pushed his bar higher by announcing that he will participate in the 2015 Dakar Rally.

The two week long grueling trail starting from Argentina and cutting across Chile and Bolivia commences in the Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires. Rossi will participate on a special Michelin equipped Yamaha.