In 1977, a bitter almost-champion and a cocky prodigy race from Paris to Dakar trying to outrun each other; the desert - and themselves. Richie Ellard is blessed, a, bravado-filled youth born into a wealthy American oil family and gifted with a once-in-a-lifetime racing talent. He's never taken on the challenge of a Rally Raid before, but is desperate to prove to himself that he deserves what he has. He's challenged by John Kincaid, a veteran driver who came from nothing and earned everything, but never shone quite bright enough to be a racing star. The stage is set and the stakes are high: can either prove they deserve to be a champion before the Sahara destroys them both?