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Achieving his goal of a top-10 finish at the Dakar Rally in 2019 with a strong sixth-place result, Andrew Short is now unquestionably counted as one of the top riders in the sport. Backing up his Dakar result with superb performances at the four FIM World Championship rounds, he ultimately finished as series runner-up and claimed his first overall race victory with a win at the Rally du Maroc.
Now, with the 2020 Dakar breaking new ground in the form of a 12-stage race in Saudi Arabia, the 37-year-old American is keen to put his increased experience to the test in an event that will provide a new challenge, and a level playing field, for all competitors. Totalling 12 stages and covering over 7,800 kilometres, the 2020 Dakar Rally will be held exclusively in Saudi Arabia. The first stage of the event leaves the city of Jeddah on January 5 and is followed by 11 tough days of racing that include timed specials covering 5,097 kilometres. With the majority of the event held in the soft sand of ‘The Empty Quarter’ desert, and most days challenging competitors with long, tough hours on the bike, the 2020 Dakar will test all riders’ skill and endurance to the maximum.
