This comes to mind. When I was in college, we used to be able to rent a 16mm print from the public library to show at our beer parties. It's hard to find a watchably-good print on the internet, but this one is full screen-able. Here's his route, and here's a remembrance (anyone care to translate?).

Don't be deceived by fools who cover the footage with thumpy music: The original soundtrack was overdubbed Ferrari music

Wow...thanks for reminding me of that.

Also, I didn't want to sound like the broken record I already must, but naturally, the 2008 Paris/Dakar race was cancelled due to Islam.

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/3310/2008-paris-dakar-rally-canceled-due-to-terrorist-threats/