Dakar Classic

The Dakar Classic is the historic sister event of the legendary Dakar Rally and has been held by the Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) every January alongside the main race since 2021. Current venue: Saudi Arabia. In contrast to the uncompromising speed format of the Dakar, the Classic is all about regularity – consistency and navigation rather than outright speed. Over around 4,000 competitive kilometres and some 12 stages in two weeks, crews experience sand deserts, rock formations and high mountain passes. Eligible vehicles are classic off-roaders, historic rally trucks and motorcycles from the 1980s and 1990s, built up to 2005. Icons such as the Porsche 959, classic Range Rovers and Land Rover Defenders make their comeback here. The Dakar Classic is more than a competition – it is a living museum of rally raid history.

Dakar Classic is listed on RallyGuide with 7 editions. The recorded editions go back to 2021. The next edition starts on 1 Jan 2027 in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia. The organiser of this edition is Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO).