Robby Gordon and Dakar

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Cancelled over security concerns.

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7...490406,00.html

The 2008 Dakar Rally race has been canceled due to security concerns and a "direct threats against the race issued by terrorist groups," the Amaury Sport Organization (ASO), which sponsors the race, said Friday.

This is the first time in the Dakar's 30-year history that the controversial car-motorcycle Sahara Desert race has been cancelled.

"Following several consultations with the French government, in particular the ministry of foreign affairs, and taking into account its firm recommendations, the organizers of the Dakar have taken the decision to cancel the 2008 edition of the rally," the ASO said.