The year 2023, has brought us great excitement and moments to cherish. But the best is yet to come. As the year is drawing to an end it has decided to bestow upon us, its departing gift. That’s right. The much-awaited 2023 Dakar Rally organized by Amaury Sports Organization (ASO) is all set to kick off. Saudi Arabia, for the fourth time, has been awarded the hosting rights for the competition. For the 2nd time in a row, the Dakar Rally will also serve as the first round of the World Rally-Raid Championship.
Viewing Information
- Date: Dec 31, 2022, to Jan 15, 2023
- Time: Every day at 6:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Saudi Arabia
- TV: Peacock
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Experts who planned the route for this rally claim it to be one of the most arduous routes of all time. Most of the route is restricted to the Rub’ al Khali aka Empty Quarters. This piece of land is a sand desert that makes up 1/3rd of the southern Arabian Peninsula.
Several changes are being implemented for the efficient progression of the event. Firstly, all the entrants will be provided with a digital roadbook. This digital roadbook will come in handy when navigating uncertain terrain thereby mitigating the possibility of casualties. The Contestants with bikes opening the game will be allowed a head start. Furthermore, the board plans on the use of synthetic and biofuels. This will encourage motorists to switch to low-emission vehicles by 2026. The route is divided into 14 stages with 2 marathon stages. These marathon stages will be held primarily in the Empty Quarters where drivers will have to face a rugged terrain with an ameliorated number of dunes.
2023 Dakar Rally: Date, Timing, Route
The rally is scheduled to be held between 31st December 2022 and 15th January 2023. A ‘Sea Camp’ close to Yanbu will serve as the starting point of the race and Dammam at the Persian Gulf shore will serve as the finishing line. Contestants can expect a track dominated by sand, rocks, gravel, and tarmac. The 16-day-long rally is divided into 14 stages and is sure to be one of the most promising events of all time.
Where To Catch The 2033 Dakar Rally Live TV Channel?
Since its inception in 1978, the competition has gained popularity at an unnerving rate. The adventurous course that drivers take through a craggy piece of land and the ambiguity of the journey makes watching this rally quite captivating. Individuals wishing to watch the 2023, Dakar Rally from the vicinity and luxury of their homes are in luck. The entire Dakar Rally will be live streamed on the OolaTV channel. Apart from existing on the local cable and the satellite cable the NBC sports channel can be accessed via:
- Roku
- Xbox One
- Sling TV
- Apple TV
- Amazon Fire TV
- Race.OolaTV
If you belong to a country that restricts access to these sites, no need to worry. One great way to overcome the hindrance caused by these broadcasting rights is through the use of a free smart DNS server.
