Polish motorsport once again has a chance at global success. Following its historic triumph in the previous edition, the Kamena Rally Team has officially confirmed its participation in the 2027 Dakar Classic Rally.
The legendary "The Bull" truck, an extreme route in Saudi Arabia, and grueling marathon stages. See how the Polish crew prepares to defend their title as champion of the world's toughest rally.
Following its success at the 2026 Dakar Classic, the Kamena Rally Team is embarking on the next chapter of its rally history. The Polish team is officially preparing to compete in the 2027 Dakar Classic Rally, which will take place from January 1 to 15, 2027, in Saudi Arabia.
The crew of Tomasz Białkowski, Dariusz Baśkiewicz and Łukasz Gogulski will compete with the best teams in the world, facing
with one of the most difficult routes in the history of modern Dakar.
photo: Kamena Rally Team at the start of the 2026 Dakar Rally
photo: David Castera presents the route of the Dakar Rally 2027
Last season was a breakthrough for the Polish team, which achieved a historic victory in the Dakar Classic truck category, leaving a permanent mark on the history of domestic motorsport.
The success achieved during the most difficult rally in the world confirmed that Polish teams are able to compete effectively
with the most experienced teams from Europe, South America, and the Middle East. The triumph was all the more valuable because it was achieved at the wheel of the legendary DAF Bull 3300, known to off-road rally fans as "The Bull." This unique truck will once again be at the start of the 2027 Dakar Classic.
One of the most important pieces of news for fans is the confirmation that the Kamena Rally Team will continue to compete with the legendary DAF The Bull. The vehicle is generating huge interest among off-road rally fans.
and is one of the most recognizable cars in the entire Dakar Classic category. The Dakar Rally organizers have already revealed the details of next year's edition. The start and finish line will be located in King Abdullah Economic City,
and participants will overcome a large loop leading through the most difficult regions of Saudi Arabia.
The total distance of the rally will exceed 7,000 kilometers, of which nearly 4,000 will be special stages. The route will lead through vast deserts,
gigantic dunes, rocky mountains, rocky trails and off-road terrain that have been building the legend of Dakar for years.
One of the biggest challenges of the 2027 Dakar Classic will be the exceptionally demanding marathon stage. After the competition, competitors will spend the night in the desert without the support of their mechanics and service teams.
This means you'll need to independently carry out repairs, inspect the vehicle, and prepare it for the next day's competition. This approach makes the crew's experience even more important,
technical skills and equipment reliability.
photo: DAF 3300 "The Bull" at the 2026 Dakar Rally
DAF The Bull is a vehicle from the famous De Rooy team, a team that has made a permanent mark on the history of the Dakar Rally and has been setting the direction for the development of rally trucks for years.
The name De Rooy is well known to all Dakar fans. The Dutch driver
and designer Jan de Rooy became famous in the 1980s and 1990s thanks to his extremely bold designs based on DAF trucks.
It was his team that created one
One of the most spectacular and innovative vehicles in the history of off-road rallying. The distinctive twin-engine trucks, capable of reaching unprecedented speeds for their time, became a symbol of the golden age of Dakar.
The DAF The Bull honors this unique history. Its powerful silhouette, distinctive paint scheme, and uncompromising design make it one of the biggest attractions in the Dakar Classic category.
For many fans, it is a living testament to the times when the Dakar Rally was a field of competition for the craziest and most innovative motorsport projects in the world.
Thanks to the involvement of the Kamen Rally Team, the legend created by the De Rooy team has been given a second life. The Polish team not only returned the truck to competition but also led it to a historic victory in the Dakar Classic truck category.
The start of the 2027 edition will be another opportunity to show that the legendary spirit of the Dakar is still alive, and that the machines that made the history of the rally several decades ago can still impress with their efficiency and reliability on the world's most difficult routes.
Among the new features announced by the organizers is the simultaneous start of several vehicles on selected special stages. This solution is intended to enhance the spectacle of the competition and provide even greater excitement for fans.
Another change will be the so-called "XXL Stages," exceptionally long special stages that could play a key role in the final standings. Hours of driving in extreme temperatures will require maximum concentration from competitors.
appropriate strategy and skillful management of the vehicle's capabilities.
The Kamena Rally Team faces months of intense work. Testing, logistical preparation, training, and strategy refinement will be crucial to the success of the entire project. The team makes no secret of the fact that the 2027 Dakar Classic will be one of the greatest challenges in its history.
After winning the truck category, expectations are high, but team members emphasize that the Dakar has always been, above all, a symbol of passion, perseverance and pushing one's limits.
On January 1, 2027, the Kamena Rally Team will once again be at the start of the world's toughest rally. Supported by Autos and Silverlines, the Polish representatives will once again fight for a place behind the wheel of the legendary DAF.
in the history of the Dakar Classic.
Implementing the Dakar 2027 project requires enormous organizational, logistical, and technical resources. In preparing for the start, the Kamena Rally Team can count on the support of Autos and the Silverlines brand. These partners play a crucial role not only in preparing equipment and technical support, but also in promotional activities designed to bring fans closer to the world of the Dakar Rally and the history of the Polish team's successes.
