Race to Dakar

Race to Dakar

2006 · 1 season · 7 eps · ★ 6.7 · Documentary

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Race to Dakar is a documentary series following actor and keen motorcyclist Charley Boorman's entry into the 2006 Dakar Rally from Lisbon to Dakar. First aired on Sky2 and ABC Television during 2006, it was also released as a book.

Created by Charley Boorman

Network: Sky Two

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