Dakar 2023: Official figures of the starters

On completion of the administrative checks and technical scrutineering, the official list of starters is made up of 603 competitors with 353 racing vehicles, including 121 bikes (of which 27 will race in the Original by Motul category), 18 quads, 67 T1 cars, 2 T2s as well as 47 T3 lightweight prototypes, 45 T4 SSVs, 55 trucks (T5).

Behind their handlebars and wheels, 130 “rookies”, whilst 102 riders, drivers and co-pilots with “Legend” status will be taking part for the 10th time or more.

The contingent of ladies has also increased, totaling 31, including 3 100% female crews. With regard to the nationalities represented, France is predominant with 143 participants, ahead of Spain (83) and the Netherlands (75), same podium as last year.

Each evening at the bivouac, they will be joined by the 88 vehicles participating in the 3rd edition of the Dakar Classic, comprising a caravan of 187 competitors.

In total, 790 competitors will enter the 45th edition.

The second season of the W2RC starts tomorrow with 86 vehicles entered (36 FIM, 52 FIA).

Entry lists available on Sportity :

UPDATED

PASSWORDS FOR THE DIFFERENT CATEGORIES :
OFFICIAL FIA NOTICE BOARD : DK23FIA
OFFICIAL FIM NOTICE BOARD : DK23FIM
OFFICIAL DAKAR CLASSIC NOTICE BOARD : DAKAR23CLASSIC
GENERAL INFORMATION DAKAR 2023 : DAKAR23

Source A.S.O. / Dakar Rally
Photo: A.S.O./ Eric Vargiolu / DPPI