Watch Bryce Menzies: The Next Stage

The Dakar Rally is known as one of the world's toughest motorsport events for a reason. A sparkling start for Bryce Menzies in his first ever running of the Dakar is one thing, but things don't go quite to plan on Day 2.

The Dakar Rally is known as one of the world's toughest motorsport events for a reason. A sparkling start for Bryce Menzies in his first ever running of the Dakar is one thing, but things don't go quite to plan on Day 2.

Bryce Menzies and his co-driver Pete Mortensen steel themselves for the start of the Dakar Rally. Finally, after lengthy preparation, the rally begins and the duo take on the first half of the gruelling event.

Bryce Menzies and his co-driver Pete Mortensen steel themselves for the start of the Dakar Rally. Finally, after lengthy preparation, the rally begins and the duo take on the first half of the gruelling event.

Bryce and his team begin the extensive preparations needed to race in Dakar Rally. They pack up in Las Vegas and arrive in Lima, Peru. Through "scrutineering" and a shakedown with the new vehicle, the team start to get a feel for what lies ahead.

Bryce and his team begin the extensive preparations needed to race in Dakar Rally. They pack up in Las Vegas and arrive in Lima, Peru. Through "scrutineering" and a shakedown with the new vehicle, the team start to get a feel for what lies ahead.

Bryce Menzies is an American off-road racer whose 2017 mission to become a Dakar Rally contender was derailed due to injuries. He looks back at missed opportunities and the rehabilitation he's undergoing as part of his quest to compete at Dakar 2018.

Bryce Menzies is an American off-road racer whose 2017 mission to become a Dakar Rally contender was derailed due to injuries. He looks back at missed opportunities and the rehabilitation he's undergoing as part of his quest to compete at Dakar 2018.