Price takes ‘surreal’ step to Dakar
Australian dirt legend Toby Price has revealed the livery he will take on Dakar on four wheels for the first time with.
In 2025 Price will aim to make history as he makes the rare switch from two wheels to four and joining him for the ride is Sam Sunderland.
Both Price and Sunderland have won the Dakar Rally twice on a motorbike, but never made a start in a truck.
That will change next month as they will share an all black Overdrive Toyota Hilux in the T1+ Class.
Price has plenty of experience on four wheels, winning the iconic Baja 500 and Finke Desert Race events.
Toby Price’s new ride. Images: Marcin Kin/Red Bull Content Pool
Preparations have stepped up recently with Price and Sunderland completing a practice in the dunes on Tuesday this week.
Price said it was an invaluable time behind the wheel.
“Today has been a little surreal, to be honest,” the 2016 and 2019 Dakar Rally winner said.
“This has been such a long time in the making, and to finally see it all come together is truly amazing.
“It’s really exciting to reveal the car to the world and showcase the incredible partners supporting us.
“Day one testing Overdrive’s Toyota Hilux has been fantastic and we’ve learned so much already.
“For me, it’s been about understanding the car, and for Sam, it’s been about getting a feel for the navigation side and what this journey will truly be like.
“A huge thank you to all the partners on board, it genuinely means the world to me and I hope we can make everyone proud.”
Sunderland will be the Navigator and the test session only fuelled his excitement.
“The day has finally arrived, Toby and I are in a car together!” He said.
Sam Sunderland and Toby Price. Images: Marcin Kin/Red Bull Content Pool
“It’s incredibly exciting to see everything come to life after months of back-and-forth emails and WhatsApp messages to piece it all together.
“Seeing it in real life is such a special moment and I’m so grateful to everyone who helped get us to the start line of the Dakar Rally.
“We’re determined to reward the confidence and belief they’ve placed in us.
“We’re coming into our first Dakar without a real gauge of where we stand, but after spending a day alongside Toby, it only makes the journey ahead even more exciting!”
The 2025 Dakar Rally will take place from January 3-17.
Images: Marcin Kin/Red Bull Content Pool
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