Dakar Rally begins in Peruvian capital on January 5 and finishes 15 days later in Chile . The race is the first of its kind to be held outside South America since it was introduced at the end of last year. British soldier lost both legs and an arm during active duty in Afghanistan in 2008 . A total of 25 competitors have lost their lives since the inaugural race started in Paris in late 1978 , and more than 50 people overall including spectators . He will be taking part as a co-driver , helping with navigation in the South American race .
Dakar Rally begins in Peruvian capital on January 5 and finishes 15 days later in Chile . The race is the first of its kind to be held outside South America since it was introduced at the end of last year. British soldier lost both legs and an arm during active duty in Afghanistan in 2008 . He will be taking part as a co-driver , helping with navigation in the South American race .