so what now?

[randy68]

What kinda $$$ are we talkin bout'
for winning the Dakar, or is it just
braggin' rights?

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[randy s]

I did mention earlier that the FIA will be limiting the top speed to 190 kph for 2WD vehicles, so when this happens I hope everyone doesn't think it's just because of Robby. LOL

but it is just for robby. i'm sure when they discuss this issue amongst themselves, his is the first name brought up. will the fia require skirts and dresses be worn as well? WAFJ.

[FlyHiFlyLo]

I did mention earlier that the FIA will be limiting the top speed to 190 kph for 2WD vehicles, so when this happens I hope everyone doesn't think it's just because of Robby. LOL

And what is that for? To prevent them from hitting motorcycles?

[randy s]

is it just for two wheel drive cars and trucks? how much sense would that make when the first 4 finishers were 4wd?

[randy s]

And what is that for? To prevent them from hitting motorcycles?

it must be that in order to be able to hit motorcycles [especially while crossing water] you must have 4wd. but it's prolly important for spectators because everyone knows that it hurts alot less getting run over by a truck going 190kph than a truck going 210 kph...

[bufeo]

I did mention earlier that the FIA will be limiting the top speed to 190 kph for 2WD vehicles, so when this happens I hope everyone doesn't think it's just because of Robby. LOL

Didn't the ASO (or was it the FIA?) downsize the 'motos' for the Dakar Rally a couple of years ago for this same reason, i.e. top speed?

Allen R

[Desert Dog]

Didn't the ASO (or was it the FIA?) downsize the 'motos' for the Dakar Rally a couple of years ago for this same reason, i.e. top speed?

Allen R

Bike capacities are now 450 cc.

Schlessers buggy exceeds 200 kph easily and they have already restricted the trucks to 150 kph. They're strangulating the fun out of racing!

[J.D..]

is it just for two wheel drive cars and trucks? how much sense would that make when the first 4 finishers were 4wd?

No need for speculating. The latest "General descriptions for FIA Cross-Country Rallies" are published since jan.04.2012.

I'll even save you the read.

"For each of the following categories the maximum speed is limited as
follows and controlled by GPS:
For T1 4x4, T2 and T3.1 vehicles = 170 kph
For T1 4x2 vehicles = 190 kph
For T4 vehicles = 140 kph."

http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.nsf/46B209BE40DA9D26C125797B004F2650/$FILE/General%20Prescriptions%202012.pdf


Look how these Frenchies hate Robby, they're giving him a 20km/h advance in the hope that he gets into a high speed accident.(I'm catching on fast with the general "esprit" here, don't I?)

[arqangel67]

How is 20kph an advantage when the other cars are 4x4? The 4x2 need the extra momentum to be able to get through what the 4x4 can do easily. If everything else is equal a 4x2 with tire inflation systems are no match for 4x4. You don't have to do any math to figure that out.

[bufeo]

... The 4x2 need the extra momentum to be able to get through what the 4x4 can do easily. ...

Am I wrong? I thought it was the Minis that were stuck in the dunes.

Allen R