| Fogrider | 01-06-2007 11:31 PM |
I LOVE the horn on that 2CV! It sounds nice also. Wonder what it weighs? It just might float over the deep sand sections.
| scoobyRx | 01-07-2007 03:05 AM |
ooh, good call. I didn't think of that but maybe it's too light to sink in the sand :lol:
There are blades of grass on that course that are stronger than a 2CV
There are blades of grass on that course that are stronger than a 2CV
| shige | 01-07-2007 03:43 AM |
[quote=scoobyRx;16568534]ooh, good call. I didn't think of that but maybe it's too light to sink in the sand :lol:
There are blades of grass on that course that are stronger than a 2CV[/quote]
Well, if all else fails they can lift it up. :lol: Big thumbs up to them though.
Anyone else notice that 2CV has two engines? They have a mention in Wikipedia too.
[quote]The 2CV-M�hari Club [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassis%2C_Bouches-du-Rh%C3%B4ne"]Cassis[/URL] also reconditions the 2CV and the [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citro%C3%ABn_M%C3%A9hari"]Citro�n M�hari[/URL]. Recently they entered a 2CV prototype in the [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris-Dakar_Rally"]Paris-Dakar Rally[/URL]; this was a four-wheel drive, twin engine car (like the 2CV Sahara) powered by two 602 cc engines, the traditional one in the front and an engine in the rear boot space.[/quote]
There are blades of grass on that course that are stronger than a 2CV[/quote]
Well, if all else fails they can lift it up. :lol: Big thumbs up to them though.
Anyone else notice that 2CV has two engines? They have a mention in Wikipedia too.
[quote]The 2CV-M�hari Club [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassis%2C_Bouches-du-Rh%C3%B4ne"]Cassis[/URL] also reconditions the 2CV and the [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citro%C3%ABn_M%C3%A9hari"]Citro�n M�hari[/URL]. Recently they entered a 2CV prototype in the [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris-Dakar_Rally"]Paris-Dakar Rally[/URL]; this was a four-wheel drive, twin engine car (like the 2CV Sahara) powered by two 602 cc engines, the traditional one in the front and an engine in the rear boot space.[/quote]
| Choose | 01-07-2007 08:44 AM |
Anyone found where the torrents are? Got them all last year but can't remember where!
| littlefluffybunnies | 01-07-2007 08:50 AM |
ok.. my boy, giniel is a little over a second behind 2nd place.. so he dropped into 3rd.. he really has a good chance of winning this year, after coming 2nd last year.. go giniel!!!
i'm tracking the top 3 drivers on the tracking page.. it's pretty damn awesome
[URL=http://img80.imageshack.us/my.php?image=trackinguy7.png][IMG]http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/1870/trackinguy7.th.png[/IMG][/URL]
lol, the one american bike rider.. "never ridden in conditions like that, all that soft sand"
hahaha.. wait till you reach africa..
and the hummers.. lol.. poor things getting stuck..
i'm tracking the top 3 drivers on the tracking page.. it's pretty damn awesome
[URL=http://img80.imageshack.us/my.php?image=trackinguy7.png][IMG]http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/1870/trackinguy7.th.png[/IMG][/URL]
lol, the one american bike rider.. "never ridden in conditions like that, all that soft sand"
hahaha.. wait till you reach africa..
and the hummers.. lol.. poor things getting stuck..
| Fogrider | 01-07-2007 11:23 AM |
hummers=heavy
| littlefluffybunnies | 01-07-2007 11:36 AM |
[QUOTE=Fogrider;16569907]hummers=heavy[/QUOTE]
i realise that, just expected a bit more is all.
the trucks had a real hard time once the bikes and cars had literally ripped up the road
i realise that, just expected a bit more is all.
the trucks had a real hard time once the bikes and cars had literally ripped up the road
| LastResort | 01-07-2007 03:25 PM |
That hummer looks almost nothing like the "real thing".
| shige | 01-07-2007 04:57 PM |
Robby Gordon's Hummer isn't a hummer. Well, the CF body looks like one but that's probably all that is hummer. His truck is 2wd which is why he got stuck in the mud and had to get pulled out by a tractor.
You can find specs on his truck here: [url]http://www.robbygordon.com/cms/publish/cat_index_106.shtml[/url]
For the torrent check out: [url]http://torrentscan.com/[/url]. Type in Dakar 2007 and click Demonoid and it should come up. be kind and leave your conenction open for as long as you can so others can get the torrent.
You can find specs on his truck here: [url]http://www.robbygordon.com/cms/publish/cat_index_106.shtml[/url]
For the torrent check out: [url]http://torrentscan.com/[/url]. Type in Dakar 2007 and click Demonoid and it should come up. be kind and leave your conenction open for as long as you can so others can get the torrent.
| burned | 01-08-2007 01:07 AM |
Gordons Truck is a Baja truck or what is it called (great for sand dunes but ****ty for mud ). Even i know that and i live in a place 99% of americans wouldnt find even in Osama was hidden here :D
| piits | 01-09-2007 09:28 AM |
our Chevy-powered protos are still in the race, though the main constructor/most skilled driver Dambis has some mechanical issues today and has fallen from 29th to 90th.
[IMG]http://www.rigarrt.lv/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=249&g2_serialNumber=2&g2_GALLERYSID=861a1f43a99dbacc115b9b9eb84fc9a3[/IMG]
but this guy, sponsored by some friends of mine, is keeping a tight fight with Markku Alen and Nasser Al Atiyah and at this moment is 27th overall
[IMG]http://www.rigarrt.lv/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=252&g2_serialNumber=2&g2_GALLERYSID=861a1f43a99dbacc115b9b9eb84fc9a3[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.rigarrt.lv/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=249&g2_serialNumber=2&g2_GALLERYSID=861a1f43a99dbacc115b9b9eb84fc9a3[/IMG]
but this guy, sponsored by some friends of mine, is keeping a tight fight with Markku Alen and Nasser Al Atiyah and at this moment is 27th overall
[IMG]http://www.rigarrt.lv/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=252&g2_serialNumber=2&g2_GALLERYSID=861a1f43a99dbacc115b9b9eb84fc9a3[/IMG]
| Recce01 | 01-09-2007 12:17 PM |
[QUOTE=shige;16572456]Robby Gordon's Hummer isn't a hummer. Well, the CF body looks like one but that's probably all that is hummer. His truck is 2wd which is why he got stuck in the mud and had to get pulled out by a tractor.
You can find specs on his truck here: [url]http://www.robbygordon.com/cms/publish/cat_index_106.shtml[/url]
For the torrent check out: [url]http://torrentscan.com/[/url]. Type in Dakar 2007 and click Demonoid and it should come up. be kind and leave your conenction open for as long as you can so others can get the torrent.[/QUOTE]
I was in the group that built Robby's Hummer last year, and yes, its way way heavy relative to the competition, and the only thing on that vehicle that is hummer is the grill and mirrors. The car is actually the old Cam car, used to be flouresent orange, some of you may remember Robby winning Laughlin with that car a few years ago.
You can find specs on his truck here: [url]http://www.robbygordon.com/cms/publish/cat_index_106.shtml[/url]
For the torrent check out: [url]http://torrentscan.com/[/url]. Type in Dakar 2007 and click Demonoid and it should come up. be kind and leave your conenction open for as long as you can so others can get the torrent.[/QUOTE]
I was in the group that built Robby's Hummer last year, and yes, its way way heavy relative to the competition, and the only thing on that vehicle that is hummer is the grill and mirrors. The car is actually the old Cam car, used to be flouresent orange, some of you may remember Robby winning Laughlin with that car a few years ago.
| Recce01 | 01-09-2007 12:20 PM |
Kind of wish i was there again this year, Robby appears to be much more organized this time around. I can however do without the AK47's in my face throughout Mauritania (sp?) :)
| Recce01 | 01-09-2007 12:26 PM |
[QUOTE=shige;16572456]Robby Gordon's Hummer isn't a hummer. Well, the CF body looks like one but that's probably all that is hummer. His truck is 2wd which is why he got stuck in the mud and had to get pulled out by a tractor.
You can find specs on his truck here: [url]http://www.robbygordon.com/cms/publish/cat_index_106.shtml[/url]
For the torrent check out: [url]http://torrentscan.com/[/url]. Type in Dakar 2007 and click Demonoid and it should come up. be kind and leave your conenction open for as long as you can so others can get the torrent.[/QUOTE]
oh and those specs are BS.... add 1000 lbs. then it is real
You can find specs on his truck here: [url]http://www.robbygordon.com/cms/publish/cat_index_106.shtml[/url]
For the torrent check out: [url]http://torrentscan.com/[/url]. Type in Dakar 2007 and click Demonoid and it should come up. be kind and leave your conenction open for as long as you can so others can get the torrent.[/QUOTE]
oh and those specs are BS.... add 1000 lbs. then it is real
| AJS | 01-09-2007 01:49 PM |
Looks like Jonah is out.
Here�s an email that was forwarded to me�.
"Well, it looks like the Dakar is over for Jonah. He's sitting in the desert with a big whole in his motor. broken crank he says. he's very bummed. said it was just too fast for his bike. said he felt totally comfortable going that fast, just that his bike couldn't take it. Casey came by with the satellite phone and since he's not hurt he has to sit out there and wait for the sweeper trucks to come by. will be a long day for Jonah. he was only about 190km into the special. too far for Casey to pull him in. Maybe next year!!!! Thanks for all the prayers and good wishes. please keep them coming until Jonah is home safe. Also, keep Casey in your thoughts and prayers. GO CASEY!!!!!!"
After his performance last year I really think he was sitting in a perfect position for a win this year.
Here�s an email that was forwarded to me�.
"Well, it looks like the Dakar is over for Jonah. He's sitting in the desert with a big whole in his motor. broken crank he says. he's very bummed. said it was just too fast for his bike. said he felt totally comfortable going that fast, just that his bike couldn't take it. Casey came by with the satellite phone and since he's not hurt he has to sit out there and wait for the sweeper trucks to come by. will be a long day for Jonah. he was only about 190km into the special. too far for Casey to pull him in. Maybe next year!!!! Thanks for all the prayers and good wishes. please keep them coming until Jonah is home safe. Also, keep Casey in your thoughts and prayers. GO CASEY!!!!!!"
After his performance last year I really think he was sitting in a perfect position for a win this year.
| Howl | 01-09-2007 02:12 PM |
The fact that El Matador is holding a 2 minute lead after a few desert stages is a good sign. Maybe he's figured out the dunes.
| 3barboost | 01-09-2007 02:21 PM |
the sad part is that a South African passed away today on the Dakar "Elmer Symons" - our condolences to his family and peers and lets hope Giniel and Tom (my plumber) get on with it ! and do us proud
| scoobyRx | 01-10-2007 02:31 AM |
I thought for sure Littlefluffybunnies would have posted something about Giniel's stage 3 win. :)
Too bad about Street, he seemed to do well on the show I just watched and Blais did well too.
I like the TV show so far. They are showing more than just the racing and keeping it interesting and not dumbing it down for the casual viewers.
Too bad about Street, he seemed to do well on the show I just watched and Blais did well too.
I like the TV show so far. They are showing more than just the racing and keeping it interesting and not dumbing it down for the casual viewers.
| littlefluffybunnies | 01-10-2007 03:11 AM |
[QUOTE=scoobyRx;16606670]I thought for sure Littlefluffybunnies would have posted something about Giniel's stage 3 win. :)
Too bad about Street, he seemed to do well on the show I just watched and Blais did well too.
I like the TV show so far. They are showing more than just the racing and keeping it interesting and not dumbing it down for the casual viewers.[/QUOTE]
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: i've been doing this all day...
i realised that you guys are a day behind us with the screening..
so thought it's best i stop posting.. and giving it all away
.. cause i'm nice like that :D
Too bad about Street, he seemed to do well on the show I just watched and Blais did well too.
I like the TV show so far. They are showing more than just the racing and keeping it interesting and not dumbing it down for the casual viewers.[/QUOTE]
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: i've been doing this all day...
i realised that you guys are a day behind us with the screening..
so thought it's best i stop posting.. and giving it all away
.. cause i'm nice like that :D
| littlefluffybunnies | 01-10-2007 03:30 AM |
[QUOTE=3barboost;16597920]the sad part is that a South African passed away today on the Dakar "Elmer Symons" - our condolences to his family and peers and lets hope Giniel and Tom (my plumber) get on with it ! and do us proud[/QUOTE]
i've been praying that this year would be uneventful.. :(
my condolences to the family and friends.
i've been praying that this year would be uneventful.. :(
my condolences to the family and friends.
| 3barboost | 01-10-2007 03:32 AM |
I think Giniel will take it this time around !!!
| littlefluffybunnies | 01-10-2007 03:38 AM |
[QUOTE=3barboost;16606942]I think Giniel will take it this time around !!![/QUOTE]
my nerves are shot!!
i seriously cant' take this anymore
like last year.. there were times we all thought he'd clinch it..
so don't want to get overly excited...
oh wait.. far too late for that!!!
he just keeps getting better and better!!
like group n and touring car,.. he will end his dakar career with a few titles under his belt :banana:
my nerves are shot!!
i seriously cant' take this anymore
like last year.. there were times we all thought he'd clinch it..
so don't want to get overly excited...
oh wait.. far too late for that!!!
he just keeps getting better and better!!
like group n and touring car,.. he will end his dakar career with a few titles under his belt :banana:
| littlefluffybunnies | 01-10-2007 03:47 AM |
stage 5 starts in approximately 20 minutes.. !!!
/paces
/paces
| 3barboost | 01-10-2007 05:14 AM |
I gotta tell you the dakar.com site is awesome !!!!
go visit it and see
go visit it and see
| littlefluffybunnies | 01-10-2007 05:48 AM |
i've been trying to tell everyone that.. lol
i even posted a screen shot of the tracking system.. meh
i even posted a screen shot of the tracking system.. meh
| 3barboost | 01-10-2007 05:50 AM |
I am tracking Giniel and the plumber
and the tracking thing updates as they move along !!!
hmmm how to overlay that onto google earth.....
and the tracking thing updates as they move along !!!
hmmm how to overlay that onto google earth.....
| littlefluffybunnies | 01-10-2007 06:13 AM |
haha. yeah, it's pretty cool
i'm tracking the top 5 drivers.. 301-304, 313
the first timed sector, looks like giniels second fastest.. but of course can change at any time
the other day, it looked as if they'd all gone off course.. lol
probably a bit of a detour
... and so it has.. giniels currently 5th in stage.. :(
back to 3rd.. lol. argh..
i'm tracking the top 5 drivers.. 301-304, 313
the first timed sector, looks like giniels second fastest.. but of course can change at any time
the other day, it looked as if they'd all gone off course.. lol
probably a bit of a detour
... and so it has.. giniels currently 5th in stage.. :(
back to 3rd.. lol. argh..
| Howl | 01-10-2007 09:16 AM |
Looks like El Matador has extended his lead to 3:36.
Carlos!
Carlos!
Carlos!
:banana:
Carlos!
Carlos!
Carlos!
:banana:
| bWRX | 01-10-2007 09:28 AM |
Question: does anybody know where I can find pictures and stats on the vehicles, particularly in the Truck category, that are participating in the race? I love those trucks, they are like the most ridiculous vehicles, and I'd like to know who is running how many 1000hp engines etc.
| littlefluffybunnies | 01-10-2007 09:55 AM |
[QUOTE=Howl;16608136]Looks like El Matador has extended his lead to 3:36.
Carlos!
Carlos!
Carlos!
:banana:[/QUOTE]
*glare
dagger dagger.. lol
i'm only joking :D
Carlos!
Carlos!
Carlos!
:banana:[/QUOTE]
*glare
dagger dagger.. lol
i'm only joking :D
| scoobyRx | 01-10-2007 11:25 AM |
[QUOTE=bWRX;16608278]Question: does anybody know where I can find pictures and stats on the vehicles, particularly in the Truck category, that are participating in the race? I love those trucks, they are like the most ridiculous vehicles, and I'd like to know who is running how many 1000hp engines etc.[/QUOTE]
pics: [url]http://motorsport.com/photos/select.asp?S=CCR&E=Dakar/Stage_4&Y=2007[/url]
stats: google? :p
pics: [url]http://motorsport.com/photos/select.asp?S=CCR&E=Dakar/Stage_4&Y=2007[/url]
stats: google? :p
| GooseMan | 01-10-2007 11:50 AM |
sorry if this is a dumb question..I'm a bit of a Dakar n00b (been hooked on that Race to Dakar show on OLN...as well as the Long Way Round before it)..
Is there a reason why people dont use Subies in the race? I gather that a "stock" factory Subaru WRC rally car wouldnt cut it...it would need to be lifted etc...(maybe use a modded Forester?)...but they do have a pretty proven rally track record..no?
I realize that most of the "cars" in the Dakar are heavily modded (if not built from scratch)....but is there any particular reason a Subaru based car wouldnt compete well?
Is there a reason why people dont use Subies in the race? I gather that a "stock" factory Subaru WRC rally car wouldnt cut it...it would need to be lifted etc...(maybe use a modded Forester?)...but they do have a pretty proven rally track record..no?
I realize that most of the "cars" in the Dakar are heavily modded (if not built from scratch)....but is there any particular reason a Subaru based car wouldnt compete well?
| littlefluffybunnies | 01-10-2007 11:57 AM |
aw man, was reading some of the local news articles about the rider, Elmer Symons. it's just so sad.. the one article cited he'd saved up for three years to be able to compete.. sigh :(
he's the 48th person to be killed in the dakar.. :(
he's the 48th person to be killed in the dakar.. :(
| 3barboost | 01-10-2007 12:03 PM |
I think you will probably find there are a few subaru based cars competing or have competed
I dont think you will se fhi as the manufacturer getting involved - kinda like Dakar has become a Mitsu event the cost / r and d to topple mitsu will be huge and for what commercial benefit - like Mitsu pulled out of WRC
I dont think you will se fhi as the manufacturer getting involved - kinda like Dakar has become a Mitsu event the cost / r and d to topple mitsu will be huge and for what commercial benefit - like Mitsu pulled out of WRC
| littlefluffybunnies | 01-10-2007 12:14 PM |
it's probably just not that viable for subaru as a manufacturer to enter a works team. it's not really their market if you think about it. it's aimed more at true off-road cars.. such as the 4x4 'trucks', ie, the nissans and mitso etc.
and when i say off-road, i mean off roading, not wrc type off road.
i can't see a win at the dakar helping subaru sales, as the cars would probably need major work.. and resemble nothing of the road going car. Where as .. say nissan win, it probably would help their sales figures on their utilities, ie, pathfinders etc.
as in, people can relate to the x5.. as the resemblance isn't that far off.
hmm.. am i making any sense at all.. lol
it sounded so much better in my head
and when i say off-road, i mean off roading, not wrc type off road.
i can't see a win at the dakar helping subaru sales, as the cars would probably need major work.. and resemble nothing of the road going car. Where as .. say nissan win, it probably would help their sales figures on their utilities, ie, pathfinders etc.
as in, people can relate to the x5.. as the resemblance isn't that far off.
hmm.. am i making any sense at all.. lol
it sounded so much better in my head
| littlefluffybunnies | 01-11-2007 03:47 AM |
we're four hours away from the start of stage 6
with the lead drivers 2/3rds of the way into the connection.
what stage has been televised in the states?
i don't want to ruin it for anyone.
with the lead drivers 2/3rds of the way into the connection.
what stage has been televised in the states?
i don't want to ruin it for anyone.
| Howl | 01-11-2007 08:34 AM |
Ya, I just realized that the North Amercian TV coverage is a day behind. So anyone following TV and not online - disregard my previous post until tonight. For you Carlos is just 2 minutes ahead not 3.5 minutes ahead. ;)
I've started a TV thread with no spoilers so we can talk about the "live" stuff here.
I've started a TV thread with no spoilers so we can talk about the "live" stuff here.
| littlefluffybunnies | 01-11-2007 09:04 AM |
[QUOTE=Howl;16622779] For you Carlos is just 2 minutes ahead not 3.5 minutes ahead. ;)[/QUOTE]
DAGGER!! :lol:
DAGGER!! :lol:
| Howl | 01-11-2007 09:18 AM |
Now where clear to talk about current events:
At PVPV2 (131km) Robbie Gordon had the second fastest time, about a minute behind Schlesser, followed by Sainz and Vatanen.
At PVPV2 (131km) Robbie Gordon had the second fastest time, about a minute behind Schlesser, followed by Sainz and Vatanen.
| littlefluffybunnies | 01-11-2007 11:05 AM |
argh.. apparently giniels just finished the stage.. but am still waiting on his time..
omg.. have you seen peterhansels time!!! that's seriously impressive
omg.. have you seen peterhansels time!!! that's seriously impressive
| littlefluffybunnies | 01-11-2007 11:07 AM |
OMG.. somebody tell me they're seeing what i'm seeing.. !!!!
giniel beat carlos.. OMG
/does a little dance
@howl
you should be pleased with the results for robbie
they did really well..
giniel beat carlos.. OMG
/does a little dance
@howl
you should be pleased with the results for robbie
they did really well..
| littlefluffybunnies | 01-11-2007 11:20 AM |
cool, thanks weasel :D
| shige | 01-11-2007 02:31 PM |
I missed yesterday's coverage. Here's a lsit of the torrents for AU, US and UK. The UK and the AU coverage has no commercials so they are a bit longer. Unfortunatly the UK feed requires joining a site.
[U][B]Australia (SBS)[/B][/U]
[URL="http://torrentbox.com/torrent_details?id=84845&hit=1"]Stage 1[/URL]
[URL="http://torrentbox.com/torrent_details?id=84846&hit=1"]Stage 2[/URL]
[URL="http://torrentbox.com/torrent_details?id=85045&hit=1"]Stage 3[/URL]
[URL="http://torrentbox.com/torrent_details?id=85036&hit=1"]Stage 3 Bike only[/URL]
[URL="http://torrentbox.com/torrent_details?id=85274&hit=1"]Stage 4[/URL]
[B][U]UK Europe (Eurosport)[/U][/B]
[URL="http://www.racing-underground.com/index.ru?cls=5&id=1114&view=1"]Preview[/URL]
[URL="http://www.racing-underground.com/index.ru?cls=5&id=1120&view=1"]Stage 1[/URL]
[URL="http://www.racing-underground.com/index.ru?cls=5&id=1124&view=1"]Stage 2[/URL]
[URL="http://www.racing-underground.com/index.ru?cls=5&id=1129&view=1"]Stage 3[/URL]
[URL="http://www.racing-underground.com/index.ru?cls=5&id=1136&view=1"]Stage 4[/URL]
[URL="http://www.racing-underground.com/index.ru?cls=5&id=1143&view=1"]Stage 5[/URL]
[B][U]USA (VERSUS)[/U][/B]
[URL="http://torrentbox.com/torrent_details?id=84808&hit=1"]Stage 1[/URL]
[URL="http://torrentbox.com/torrent_details?id=85002&hit=1"]Stage 2[/URL]
[URL="http://torrentbox.com/torrent_details?id=85166&hit=1"]Stage 3[/URL]
[URL="http://torrentbox.com/torrent_details?id=85398&hit=1"] Stage 4[/URL]
[U][B]Australia (SBS)[/B][/U]
[URL="http://torrentbox.com/torrent_details?id=84845&hit=1"]Stage 1[/URL]
[URL="http://torrentbox.com/torrent_details?id=84846&hit=1"]Stage 2[/URL]
[URL="http://torrentbox.com/torrent_details?id=85045&hit=1"]Stage 3[/URL]
[URL="http://torrentbox.com/torrent_details?id=85036&hit=1"]Stage 3 Bike only[/URL]
[URL="http://torrentbox.com/torrent_details?id=85274&hit=1"]Stage 4[/URL]
[B][U]UK Europe (Eurosport)[/U][/B]
[URL="http://www.racing-underground.com/index.ru?cls=5&id=1114&view=1"]Preview[/URL]
[URL="http://www.racing-underground.com/index.ru?cls=5&id=1120&view=1"]Stage 1[/URL]
[URL="http://www.racing-underground.com/index.ru?cls=5&id=1124&view=1"]Stage 2[/URL]
[URL="http://www.racing-underground.com/index.ru?cls=5&id=1129&view=1"]Stage 3[/URL]
[URL="http://www.racing-underground.com/index.ru?cls=5&id=1136&view=1"]Stage 4[/URL]
[URL="http://www.racing-underground.com/index.ru?cls=5&id=1143&view=1"]Stage 5[/URL]
[B][U]USA (VERSUS)[/U][/B]
[URL="http://torrentbox.com/torrent_details?id=84808&hit=1"]Stage 1[/URL]
[URL="http://torrentbox.com/torrent_details?id=85002&hit=1"]Stage 2[/URL]
[URL="http://torrentbox.com/torrent_details?id=85166&hit=1"]Stage 3[/URL]
[URL="http://torrentbox.com/torrent_details?id=85398&hit=1"] Stage 4[/URL]
| Howl | 01-11-2007 02:49 PM |
I'm pulling for the ex-WRC people Sainz and Vatanen. I'm a little suprized that Gordon beat everyone on that stage, except Schlesser, by almost 7 minutes. I doubt he can make up the 3+ hours he's behind, but if he can prove Baja trucks can win stages by that much then it's only a matter of time before the rally is overrun by American "Baja" entries.
At least it will make good TV.
The next two special stages are the two longest on the rally (both over 500km). It's make or break time.
At least it will make good TV.
The next two special stages are the two longest on the rally (both over 500km). It's make or break time.
| shige | 01-11-2007 03:47 PM |
Wow, Vladimir Chagrin rolls and is out.
The real test for Gordon will be the deep sand. What they're running on now looks to be similar to Baja. last year the Schlesser Fords had a hard time there since they don't have 4wd. Gordon is a lot heavier but still only 2wd. It should be interesting.
The real test for Gordon will be the deep sand. What they're running on now looks to be similar to Baja. last year the Schlesser Fords had a hard time there since they don't have 4wd. Gordon is a lot heavier but still only 2wd. It should be interesting.
| SubaruCO | 01-11-2007 04:52 PM |
[QUOTE=shige;16629179]The real test for Gordon will be the deep sand. What they're running on now looks to be similar to Baja. last year the Schlesser Fords had a hard time there since they don't have 4wd. Gordon is a lot heavier but still only 2wd. It should be interesting.[/QUOTE]
I agree, it should be interesting. Actually, Gordon has had his protrucks (what is essentially under the Hummer skin) on the dunes at Glamis and it did exceptionally well. Now keep in mind he was running paddle tires on that Red Bull Glamis rig but hopefully his tires for the African stages will be chosen/designed with a bit of sand in mind. If he has some luck in the sand he'll be really fast.
I agree, it should be interesting. Actually, Gordon has had his protrucks (what is essentially under the Hummer skin) on the dunes at Glamis and it did exceptionally well. Now keep in mind he was running paddle tires on that Red Bull Glamis rig but hopefully his tires for the African stages will be chosen/designed with a bit of sand in mind. If he has some luck in the sand he'll be really fast.
| shige | 01-11-2007 07:20 PM |
[quote=SubaruCO;16630229]I agree, it should be interesting. Actually, Gordon has had his protrucks (what is essentially under the Hummer skin) on the dunes at Glamis and it did exceptionally well. Now keep in mind he was running paddle tires on that Red Bull Glamis rig but hopefully his tires for the African stages will be chosen/designed with a bit of sand in mind. If he has some luck in the sand he'll be really fast.[/quote]
I haven't been to Glamis but I'd assume it's still pretty course sand and not the micropartical sand they have over in North Africa. I believe some manufacturers agreed to using only one tire type for the whole race. I'm not sure of the current rules for tires though. Last year Gordon used Toyo's. So far he's doing well.
[INDENT][B][SIZE=1]Stage 6 summary[/SIZE][/B]
[SIZE=1]Pending validation, American driver Robby Gordon (Hummer), with a time of 3�36�39", won the sixth special scratch time stage as well as the open category, 17" ahead of Frenchman Jean-Louis Schlesser (Buggy Schlesser), who won the stage in the two-wheel drive category. Third place, 6�52 behind, went to place Giniel De Villiers (VW). The South African is still 2nd in the general rankings, 3�11 behind the leader, his Spanish team-mate Carlos Sainz (VW). Finally, in the Production category, Frenchman Paul Belmondo (Nissan) was triumphant with the 31st-placed scratch time.[/SIZE]
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I haven't been to Glamis but I'd assume it's still pretty course sand and not the micropartical sand they have over in North Africa. I believe some manufacturers agreed to using only one tire type for the whole race. I'm not sure of the current rules for tires though. Last year Gordon used Toyo's. So far he's doing well.
[INDENT][B][SIZE=1]Stage 6 summary[/SIZE][/B]
[SIZE=1]Pending validation, American driver Robby Gordon (Hummer), with a time of 3�36�39", won the sixth special scratch time stage as well as the open category, 17" ahead of Frenchman Jean-Louis Schlesser (Buggy Schlesser), who won the stage in the two-wheel drive category. Third place, 6�52 behind, went to place Giniel De Villiers (VW). The South African is still 2nd in the general rankings, 3�11 behind the leader, his Spanish team-mate Carlos Sainz (VW). Finally, in the Production category, Frenchman Paul Belmondo (Nissan) was triumphant with the 31st-placed scratch time.[/SIZE]
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| Protege Menace | 01-11-2007 09:37 PM |
dammit ive had to abandon this thread because of the spoilers.
I download the stages a day after they air, and the instant net results are too fast :(
I download the stages a day after they air, and the instant net results are too fast :(
| littlefluffybunnies | 01-12-2007 01:54 AM |
sorry protege menace :(
asked weasel to add the spoiler warning as i'd imagine a few people wouldn't appreciate hearing the results.
lol.. i get so excited here all by myself.. there's no one to jump around with..
asked weasel to add the spoiler warning as i'd imagine a few people wouldn't appreciate hearing the results.
lol.. i get so excited here all by myself.. there's no one to jump around with..
| 3barboost | 01-12-2007 03:41 AM |
That "hummer" is incredibly fast on the sand !!!!
good to see !
How about not posting any results in this thread - then no one gets upset !
good to see !
How about not posting any results in this thread - then no one gets upset !
| Protege Menace | 01-12-2007 03:56 AM |
Oh i know how that is, but if you were to delay the posting of resutls till the eurosport coverage is out, then we can all join you :p
| littlefluffybunnies | 01-12-2007 04:01 AM |
[QUOTE=3barboost;16636743]How about not posting any results in this thread - then no one gets upset ![/QUOTE]
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1176126[/url]
for just that reason
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1176126[/url]
for just that reason
| littlefluffybunnies | 01-12-2007 04:11 AM |
[QUOTE=Protege Menace;16636789]Oh i know how that is, but if you were to delay the posting of resutls till the eurosport coverage is out, then we can all join you :p[/QUOTE]
:banana: sure
even harder,.. is when i receive text messages from my friends that are there.
my head almost exploded yesterday .. it was ugly hahaha
me: ooooh ooh. .omg guess what
friend: what
me: oh carp.. i can't tell you
friend: you suck
me: i know
:banana: sure
even harder,.. is when i receive text messages from my friends that are there.
my head almost exploded yesterday .. it was ugly hahaha
me: ooooh ooh. .omg guess what
friend: what
me: oh carp.. i can't tell you
friend: you suck
me: i know
| Howl | 01-12-2007 09:13 AM |
Looks like Petehansel was leading early, but then De Villiers took a massive lead. Final standing aren't posted yet but it looks to be in the five minutes ahead of Sainz based on the last PV point.
Also the last 134km have been cancelled due to a sand storm.
Also the last 134km have been cancelled due to a sand storm.
| littlefluffybunnies | 01-12-2007 09:18 AM |
/does a little dance.. :D
3 minutes isn't long.. but hopefully he'll maintain
3 minutes isn't long.. but hopefully he'll maintain
| skunkfifty | 01-12-2007 10:40 AM |
[url]http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/news-racing/vatican-condemns-dakar-rally-228184.php[/url]
:rolleyes: :lol:
:rolleyes: :lol:
| 3barboost | 01-12-2007 01:56 PM |
I think Giniel is going to do it.....
holding thumbs for this and the plumber is in 23rd on the bikes
holding thumbs for this and the plumber is in 23rd on the bikes
| Jtree | 01-12-2007 02:38 PM |
from today:
Meanwhile, Portugal's Carlos Sousa, who lost and later found his co-pilot in the middle of the desert in Mauritania during Friday's stage, said he now had no hope of making it to the podium.
Sousa finished ninth at the end of the seventh stage after starting in third place, having lost German team-mate Andreas Shulz when the co-pilot pushed their car off a sand dune.
"There was a sand storm, visibility was low, and after I took off from the dune I looked back and no longer saw him," said Sousa.
The driver said he circled the area for an hour before spotting Schulz again.
"We were both completely drained when we found each other. Now my dreams of reaching the podium are gone," he added
scarey.
Meanwhile, Portugal's Carlos Sousa, who lost and later found his co-pilot in the middle of the desert in Mauritania during Friday's stage, said he now had no hope of making it to the podium.
Sousa finished ninth at the end of the seventh stage after starting in third place, having lost German team-mate Andreas Shulz when the co-pilot pushed their car off a sand dune.
"There was a sand storm, visibility was low, and after I took off from the dune I looked back and no longer saw him," said Sousa.
The driver said he circled the area for an hour before spotting Schulz again.
"We were both completely drained when we found each other. Now my dreams of reaching the podium are gone," he added
scarey.
| shige | 01-12-2007 02:56 PM |
Found some more stuff on Dakar. This on on Team Rally Pan-America.
[INDENT][SIZE="1"]*Spoiler warning: don't listen if you aren't up on results after stage 4.*
Here is the latest podcast. This time I talk to April Street, Jonah's wife. She fills us in on where he is, what happened to the bike, and how he is feeling about this year and plans for next year.
We also talk a little about their life in central Washington with the kids, their past and Jonah's past in desert racing. The link is to the mp3 file, and should just play when you click it.
Email this link to friends, it emails much easier than the long url:
[url]http://tinyurl.com/ynd3ln[/url]
It should also be on the [URL="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=83315648"]KFOG podcast list at iTunes[/URL]. (iTunes will open if you have it installed) and at the KFOG.com podcast page.
Feel free to link to any of these interview links from any webpage.
previous interview links:
[URL="http://cumuluspodcasting.com/media/KFOG/KFOG191/2007dakarupdate18.mp3"]Here is an interview I did Monday night after stage 3 [/URL](warning spoilers if you aren't up to date to stage 3) with [URL="http://www.rallypanam.com/ridersMK.html"]Mike Krynock[/URL].
[URL="http://cumuluspodcasting.com/media/KFOG/KFOG191/dakarriders2007.mp3"]Jonah Street and CaseyMcCoy prerace interview[/URL]
[URL="http://cumuluspodcasting.com/media/KFOG/KFOG191/dakar2007.mp3"]The Rally Panamerica support crew discuss the 2007 plans[/URL]
[URL="http://cumuluspodcasting.com/media/KFOG/KFOG191/charliehome.mp3"]Charlie Rauseo interview from 2006 after coming home early from the Dakar[/URL]
[URL="http://cumuluspodcasting.com/media/KFOG/KFOG191/KFOGBigRickDakar.mp3"]2006 pre race interview with Charlie and Mike Krynock[/URL]
[URL="http://www.bigrick.fm/dakar/2005dakar.mp3"]post 2005 Dakar race interview with TV host Jerry Bernardo and Charlie[/URL][/SIZE][/INDENT]
[INDENT][SIZE="1"]*Spoiler warning: don't listen if you aren't up on results after stage 4.*
Here is the latest podcast. This time I talk to April Street, Jonah's wife. She fills us in on where he is, what happened to the bike, and how he is feeling about this year and plans for next year.
We also talk a little about their life in central Washington with the kids, their past and Jonah's past in desert racing. The link is to the mp3 file, and should just play when you click it.
Email this link to friends, it emails much easier than the long url:
[url]http://tinyurl.com/ynd3ln[/url]
It should also be on the [URL="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=83315648"]KFOG podcast list at iTunes[/URL]. (iTunes will open if you have it installed) and at the KFOG.com podcast page.
Feel free to link to any of these interview links from any webpage.
previous interview links:
[URL="http://cumuluspodcasting.com/media/KFOG/KFOG191/2007dakarupdate18.mp3"]Here is an interview I did Monday night after stage 3 [/URL](warning spoilers if you aren't up to date to stage 3) with [URL="http://www.rallypanam.com/ridersMK.html"]Mike Krynock[/URL].
[URL="http://cumuluspodcasting.com/media/KFOG/KFOG191/dakarriders2007.mp3"]Jonah Street and CaseyMcCoy prerace interview[/URL]
[URL="http://cumuluspodcasting.com/media/KFOG/KFOG191/dakar2007.mp3"]The Rally Panamerica support crew discuss the 2007 plans[/URL]
[URL="http://cumuluspodcasting.com/media/KFOG/KFOG191/charliehome.mp3"]Charlie Rauseo interview from 2006 after coming home early from the Dakar[/URL]
[URL="http://cumuluspodcasting.com/media/KFOG/KFOG191/KFOGBigRickDakar.mp3"]2006 pre race interview with Charlie and Mike Krynock[/URL]
[URL="http://www.bigrick.fm/dakar/2005dakar.mp3"]post 2005 Dakar race interview with TV host Jerry Bernardo and Charlie[/URL][/SIZE][/INDENT]
| littlefluffybunnies | 01-12-2007 03:12 PM |
GINIEL TAKES THE LEAD.... who's your dady now bish..
haha. ok ok.. i joke.
i know, this happened last year as well, he managed to take the lead,
but alas, still finished second.. so only time will tell.
i'm going to try and call tomorrow on their rest day, so will let you guys know if i hear anything..
untill then, i'll be doing backflips down the passage chanting.. go giniel go giniel go giniel
*dear god, that hummer's fast on the stages.. i'm afraid.. :(
haha. ok ok.. i joke.
i know, this happened last year as well, he managed to take the lead,
but alas, still finished second.. so only time will tell.
i'm going to try and call tomorrow on their rest day, so will let you guys know if i hear anything..
untill then, i'll be doing backflips down the passage chanting.. go giniel go giniel go giniel
*dear god, that hummer's fast on the stages.. i'm afraid.. :(
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