For South Africa, the 2026 Dakar Rally was more than a race; it was a 7,000km showcase of local engineering excellence. South African-prepared machines have become the cornerstones of the entry list, with more than half of the cars in the elite Ultimate (T1+) Class  boasting SA-born lineage. Image Credits: Dakar Rally The Flagship: Toyota Gazoo Racing SA (TGRSA) Operating out of their high-tech base in Barbeque Downs, TGRSA fielded a formidable four-crew line-up in the refine