The motorcycle of French motorcyclist Pascal Terry.
The first tragic news of the 2009 Dakar Rally has finally broken with the announcement that Pascal Terry was found dead after going missing during Stage 2. The 49-year-old Frenchman was discovered at 2:10 a.m. The cause of death is unknown. Terry was seated in a shady spot approximately 50 feet from his WR450F and was equipped with food and water.
Riding the Dakar was always a dream and the move to South America was enough to prompt him into action. “The destination was actually the detonator, a renewal,” quoted Dakar.com. “It made me jump into a dream… I truly believe that it will be sensational. The place seems fabulous. We will witness a great moment and I will do all I can to enjoy every stage of the race.”
Special Press Release from Dakar:
www.dakar.com/2009/DAK/LIVE/us/500/r7_0-communique-special.html
Story from NBC Sports:
nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/28536425/
