What does the package include?
The arrive & drive Dakar Rally offer includes the following:
• Registration of the crew for the 2027 Dakar Rally (related administrative and technical procedures)
• Rental of a Can-Am Maverick R FIA Official Factory, compliant with mandatory FIA safety standards and equipped with engine mapping reserved for Can-Am factory drivers
• Acquisition of the latest Can-Am Factory Team official maintenance plan for preventive and ideal mechanical part rotation, the result of thousands of hours of testing
• Supply and installation included during the race of all brand new spare parts intended for preventive replacement, strictly following the Can-Am Factory Team official maintenance plan
• Rental and equipping the racing vehicle with the necessary navigation equipment (including navigation tablets, course repeaters, etc.)
• Rental of a T5 truck space committed to the race (team accompanying Dacia Official) and intended to deliver essential spare parts to the track, put the SSV back on wheels or tow it to the road if necessary
•Share of commitment to organizer and provision of experienced mechanics and logisticians in Dakar assigned to the preparation, maintenance and logistics of your race vehicle
• Share of commitment to organizer and logistics of the team management that will accompany you throughout the Dakar experience
• Share of commitment to organizer for trucks providing mechanical services (parts, complete tooling, hydraulic presses, compressed air, generators, welding equipment, etc.)
• Targeted and very large batch of new spare parts available sourced directly from the Can-Am factory (engine, gearbox, differential, turbo, front and rear axles, etc.)
• 12 new BF-Goodrich KM3 tyres
• Set up a ‘factory-style’ race structure: race gazebos, reception tent with cold drinks, electricity, rest area, etc.
• Service from two professional photographers for photo coverage at the bivouac
• Integration of the crew into team's logistics and customer support processes (pre-event information and advice, on-site team briefings, team information board, general WhatsApp group, race information communication, sports management advice, etc.)
Delivery and collection of the vehicle in Saudi Arabia, including transport logistics to Barcelona (shipment), technical checks during vehicle loading, unloading logistics and delivery to Start Camp in Saudi Arabia.
• All your meals 24/7 in the official Dakar catering restaurant
• Your fuel for the entire duration of the Dakar Rally
Not included, but available as option:
• Dakar Training Camp with a World Champion (see more below)
• Provision and logistics of a Dakar-standard motorhome for the exclusive use of the crew.
• Provision of an osteopath specialized in high-level athletes, his nutritional follow-up of clients, as well as his private care logistics on the bivouac.
• Provision of a professional navigator with Dakar pedigree
• Subscription to the official Dakar on-track photography service
• New covering for the race vehicle
• Provision of liaison helmets with sound cancellation system
• Organization and proposal of exclusive pre-Dakar activities or rest day (former examples: Al-Ula helicopters, Red Sea scuba diving session, etc.)
• Organization and proposal of the arrival and care of your VIP & Family guests (with private excursions on the Dakar Rally & Classic track)
Not included:
• Crew flights and hypotetical out-of-bivouac accommodation costs
• Mechanical parts broken beyond what is covered by the maintenance plan and replaced for the Dakar
• Your racing suit, helmet and underwear
Can I do any training before the Dakar?
You can opt for Dakar Training Camp with a World Champion - unique pre-race training service with best rally raid navigator, 4x Dakar winner with Nasser Al Attiyah,5x W2RC Champion, Mathieu Baumel, official TGR co-driver, W2RC champion in T3, Francois Cazalet. or Christian Lavieille, official Can-Am driving coach, 4x Dakar T2 winner. Training is done in Morocco in September for 5 days, ensuring full Dakar simulation in Sahara, where you drive the actual car you will on Dakar Rally, in its exact specification. This training is available only with Can-Am R T4 rentals.
Who can compete?
To enter Dakar Rally in the SSV category you need to have:
- International D road 2026 licence (FIA Code ITD-R / FFSA Code ICCDRO) is required as a minimum.
If you are being issued with an international road licence for the first time, you must comply with the experience requirements, in accordance with current FIA licensing regulations.
The arrive&drive packages are suitable for both, experienced and beginners, who need to gain mandatory FIA event experience, with an entry to Rallye du Maroc (in September) prior to being eligible for Dakar, where you can gain valuable (and mandatory) experience by driving the same vehicle as on Dakar - you can consider it as a 5-day Dakar rehearsal, so you're fully ready when it will matter most.
Will I have full support of the team?
Yes, you will have full assistance, from the start camp to the finish line, a complete arrive and drive package. Check above what's included and contact us if there is anything unclear.
What is the required budget?
Details about the packages and its pricing are disclosed upon request, but for your reference, an entry fee for Dakar SSV class was set at 32.650€ for the 2026 edition. Additional fees apply for the assistance trucks, service crew, motorhome (if chosen as option) and all that's mentioned in the "What's included" above.