We can manage your team, or simply provide valuable advice for any competitor, saving you time, money and headaches.

 

Below is a sample budget for a privateer motorcyclist.  All costs are approximate, as there are a variety of different options for a privateer.

 

We can also offer practical advice for the privateer. We can lead you through your own preparation for the Dakar. For the entire year, we'll answer your questions by phone or email about everything including entry procedures, navigation, shipping paperwork, visas, vaccinations, racing licenses, insurance, packing lists, how to wire navigation equipment, training, how to talk your spouse into letting you go, how to pronounce your race number in French, etc. One time fee of $500.

 

Contact us for more information.

"Charlie Rauseo of Rally Management Services has more knowledge about the Dakar Rally and how to prepare for it than anyone I have ever met...Charlie was extremely helpful with advice on every aspect of preparation." Paul Broome, customer and Dakar finisher, 2007

Dakar Rally 2008

 

Item

Cost

  Notes
2007 KTM 525 Rally motorcycle $26,000   prepared for rally with navigation
mechanic services during rally $9,900   shared mechanic
spare parts during rally $3,000   wheels, parts service
tires and mousse $3,000   six rear & five front tires & mousse
shipping bike to and from Europe $2,500   shipping, port charges, ATA carnet
fuel during rally $600   outside of rally provided fuel
hotels in Lisbon and Dakar $600   two nights in both locations
entry fee $17,000   based on 2007, may change for 2008
training session $1,000   mini rally in Southern California
expenses during rally $1,500   food, tolls, emergencies/repairs
satellite phone $400   reasonable calls included
FIM license and medical exam $1,500   license requires cardio exam
       
TOTAL $68,500    
       
not included:      
insurance      
photos      
gear      
incidental expenses      
 

 

 

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