For a long time the 2012 Dakar was defined by the dual between the Minis and the controversial Hummer stars. Just over halfway through the rally, however, defending title-holder Nasser Al-Attiyah had to give up with engine problems. From then on the MINI ALL4 Racing Team and the X-raid Team had their noses in front. Throughout the whole rally the X-raid drivers were sitting safely and comfortably in RECARO Pro Racer SPA racing seats and thus achieved their victory in supreme fashion. Congratulations! Mini All4 Racing from the winning team Monster Energy X-raid (Picture: Eric Vargiolu)