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A motorcycle team organized by actor Charley Boorman competed in the rally. Boorman was injured and fellow team member Matt Hall dropped out, but Simon Pavey finished in 86th place. Their experience was documented in the television miniseries Race to Dakar and an accompanying book.
Read more about this topic: 2006 Dakar Rally
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