What is Amber's passion?
Motorsports are Amber's passion.
What race does Amber want to participate in?
Amber wants to participate in the Dakar Rally.
How long does the Dakar Rally run for?
The Dakar Rally runs for 15 days.
What types of terrain do participants in the Dakar Rally have to cope with?
Participants have to cope with desert, mud, and rocks.
Why does the Dakar Rally appeal to Amber?
The challenge and toughness of the Dakar Rally appeal to Amber.
Who does Amber follow the race with?
Amber follows the race with her dad.
What vehicle have Amber and her dad been working on?
Amber and her dad have been working on an old jeep.
What types of vehicles can be used in the Dakar Rally?
Motorbikes, two- or four-wheel drives, and trucks can be used in the Dakar Rally.
Why do the vehicles need to be heavily adapted for the Dakar Rally?
The vehicles need to be adapted to withstand the journey's tough conditions.
Do you need to be a professional rally driver to take part in the Dakar Rally?
No, you do not need to be a professional rally driver, but experience in difficult conditions helps.
What makes participating in the Dakar Rally expensive?
Investing in spare parts, fuel, and other supplies makes it expensive.
How did Amber first become interested in the Dakar Rally?
Amber became interested after catching the launch of the race while on holiday.
What was the atmosphere like the day before the race?
There was a definite tension in the air.
What were the teams doing the day before the race?
The teams were making last-minute repairs and preparations.
What did Amber initially not understand about the start of the race?
Amber initially didn't understand why the vehicles set off one by one.
What is a time trial in the context of the Dakar Rally?
A time trial is where each vehicle is timed, and the fastest to complete the route is the winner in each category.
