What are the requirements if you want to participate in the Dakar Rally?

In my opinion, the most important thing is to be physically fit. Because the competition environment is very harsh, sometimes the temperature difference is large, and the weather is also uncertain. Sufficient funds are also very important. For this year's 2011 Dakar, Chinese riders who participate as individuals must pay at least 3 million yuan to participate. There are other aspects, such as having an international racing driver's license recognized by the FIA ??before you can sign up; having a modified, extremely sturdy and powerful car (if it is sponsored, the company will provide money, if you are an individual, buy your own car), plus a co-pilot (that is, the pilot). Before participating in the competition, the car needs to undergo a strict review and inspection by the FIA, and can only participate after passing it; there is also a supply team T4 or T5 behind it (for example, if the car breaks down halfway, or an unexpected problem occurs), generally the rich teams have sufficient supplies, and Those with weak strength (China’s fleet is relatively weak) may not be able to keep up with supplies. Most individual participants take the lead by themselves, with no backup force! If you want to participate in international rally events, you must have at least a Class C driver's license. Therefore, if you want to participate in the Dakar, you must at least have a Class C driver's license recognized by the International Automobile Federation (FIA). Racing driver's licenses are divided into six levels: E-class, D-class, C-class, B-class, A-class and super class (only for F1 drivers). Only Class C (including Class C) and above can participate in international competitions, Class D can participate in domestic competitions, and Class E can only participate in provincial and municipal competitions or serve as navigators in national rallies, but cannot participate in national competitions. The provisional C level given must participate in at least two national competitions within two years before it can be converted into a formal C level. At present, the driver's license of domestic racing drivers is issued by the China Automobile Federation authorized by the FIA. The front is in Chinese and the back is in English.

Sufficient financial support, excellent driving skills and your own endurance are all important!