The 2017 Dakar Rally was the 39th edition of the event and the ninth successive year that the event was held in South America. The event started in Asunción, Paraguay on January 2, then ran through Argentina and Bolivia, before returning to Buenos Aires on January 14 after 12 stages of competition. This year saw the introduction of the new UTV category.
Entries
Bikes Quads Cars Trucks ==Stages==
Stages
Distance according to the official website. Notes • Stage 5 shortened due to bad weather (second timed sector cancelled). • Stage 6 cancelled due to bad weather. • Bad weather forced to change Stage 7 route. • M: Marathon Stage (without assistance park at the end of the stage). • Stage 8 shortened due to bad weather (and second timed sector cancelled for the trucks). • Stage 9 cancelled due to a landslide. ==Stage results==
Stage results
Bikes Quads Cars Trucks UTV's ==Final standings==
Final standings
Bikes Quads Cars Trucks UTVs ==Major retirements==