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Toby Price and Sam Sunderland Withdraw from Dakar Rally After Concussions End Their Campaign

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
January 12, 2025
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Toby Price and Sam Sunderland Withdraw from Dakar Rally After Concussions End Their Campaign

Rallying - Dakar Rally - Stage 6 - Hail to Al Duwadimi - Saudi Arabia - January 11, 2025 Overdrive Racing's Toby Price and Sam Sunderland in action REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

The grueling Dakar Rally has claimed another set of casualties, as Australian Toby Price and Briton Sam Sunderland have been forced to withdraw due to concussions sustained during the race. Their exit mirrors the circumstances of Giniel de Villiers’ withdrawal earlier, highlighting the unforgiving nature of the legendary rally.


The Incident: Two to Four Wheels, But the Risks Remain

After years of dominating the rally on two wheels, Price and Sunderland made the transition to four-wheel racing this year, competing as a duo. Their efforts had placed them 24th in the overall standings after Stage 6—a respectable position given the intense competition and challenges of the event.

However, their campaign took a turn on Stage 5, when Sunderland suffered a concussion. A subsequent impact on Saturday worsened his condition, prompting the team to prioritize his health and safety by withdrawing from the race.

“In order to protect the co-driver’s health, the crew has decided to withdraw from the race,” a team statement confirmed.


A Stark Reminder of Dakar’s Brutality

The Dakar Rally has long been known as the ultimate test of endurance, pushing competitors to their physical and mental limits. While transitioning from motorcycles to cars offers different challenges, it doesn’t lessen the inherent risks of the grueling stages.

The incident is reminiscent of Giniel de Villiers’ earlier withdrawal under similar circumstances. The accumulation of injuries and physical toll taken by the harsh terrain underscores the rally’s reputation as one of the most dangerous events in motorsport.


A Frustrating End to a Promising Campaign

For Price and Sunderland, who have both enjoyed success in the Dakar’s motorcycle category, the move to four wheels represented a new challenge and an opportunity to extend their Dakar legacy. Their withdrawal, though necessary for Sunderland’s health, brings a premature end to a promising debut campaign in their new discipline.

The duo’s resilience and adaptability had already impressed fans and competitors alike, and their performance hinted at potential future success in car competition.


Looking Ahead

As the Dakar Rally continues, the exits of Price, Sunderland, and de Villiers serve as stark reminders of the risks and demands inherent to the event. For Price and Sunderland, the focus now shifts to recovery and regrouping for future campaigns.

Fans of the duo will undoubtedly hope to see them return stronger in the next edition of the Dakar Rally, potentially leveraging this challenging experience to cement their standing as legends of the sport—whether on two wheels or four.

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