Dakar '18 -Stage 7- Rest Day, La Paz

[E. Araiza]

Half way and this are the current Top 10 (Trucks and SXS times not uploaded yet):

 

[michael_loomis]

Well.. Sainz needs 4:30 every day on average to win. I think it’s doable since the 3 longest specials are still to come.


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[Bricoop]

Well.. Sainz needs 4:30 every day on average to win. I think it’s doable since the 3 longest specials are still to come.


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I agree. Its about 50% skill, 50% luck out there, imo. You never know who will breakdown, if there's an unmarked hazard, etc, etc. Happens every single year.

I'd like to see Price move his way up.

 

[E. Araiza]

Orly Terranova is out too. He got sick.

 

[mrlentle]

Well.. Sainz needs 4:30 every day on average to win. I think it’s doable since the 3 longest specials are still to come.


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GDV may need a miracle but I'm still rooting for him!

 

[E. Araiza]

GDV may need a miracle but I'm still rooting for him!

Yes! I want him to be in top 3 hopefully

 

[michael_loomis]

GDV may need a miracle but I'm still rooting for him!

Yes... I’d take any underdog at this point. Anyone but the Patriots! Err umm. I mean SPH


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[spalind]

Amazing how close the bikes are vs how much of a gap there is in cars. I didn’t think Price would be able to hang given how little seat time he’s had and the injuries he’s trying to come back from


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[dlink]

Orly Terranova is out too. He got sick.

Sounds like possible altitude sickness (headache and sick to his stomach)? I believe it said he was somewhat disoriented after finishing the first of the two specials today.

 

[michael_loomis]

Amazing how close the bikes are vs how much of a gap there is in cars. I didn’t think Price would be able to hang given how little seat time he’s had and the injuries he’s trying to come back from


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As much as I’d like to see Team USA do well... I prefer to see Toby win on bikes. Got to follow him around a bit when we were prerunning the thousand in 16.. he is super cool and man can he wheel a TT.


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[spalind]

As much as I’d like to see Team USA do well... I prefer to see Toby win on bikes. Got to follow him around a bit when we were prerunning the thousand in 16.. he is super cool and man can he wheel a TT.


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I spent some time with him in Morocco and found the same thing. Just super cool and super friendly...don’t think he’s ever met a stranger


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[E. Araiza]

Sounds like possible altitude sickness (headache and sick to his stomach)? I believe it said he was somewhat disoriented after finishing the first of the two specials today.

yep, heavy headaches and trowing up after the stage

 

[JDDurfey]

As much as I’d like to see Team USA do well... I prefer to see Toby win on bikes. Got to follow him around a bit when we were prerunning the thousand in 16.. he is super cool and man can he wheel a TT.


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I would really like to see a brand other than KTM win. It won't happen soon, but a win for Sherco would be awesome. Talk about an underdog. In reality, I would like to see Honda get a win.

 

[blue dog]

Gazoo needs to dig these out of the shop. Next year, come back 2wd.

Anyone know how many were built ? Where are they now ?

Why did they develop them, and not put them to use.

 

[vegasloki]

Too bad they aren't in La Paz longer. Cabo is right down the 19 and is tons of fun...

 

[GEO_DXB]

Gazoo needs to dig these out of the shop. Next year, come back 2wd.

Anyone know how many were built ? Where are they now ?

Why did they develop them, and not put them to use. View attachment 188266

1 or 2

in South Africa

They werent better than 4x4 in handling and speed when tested.

 

[spalind]

yep, heavy headaches and trowing up after the stage

AMS leading to HAPE if he doesn't get down...it happens every year they go to these elevations to some of the drivers.

 

[spalind]

Peterhansel--Love it, love the sand, reminds me of Africa
Sainz--Hate it...too much sand, I don't get to "express myself" in those conditions (yet sits in second place)

Peterhansel: 2018 Dakar route reminiscent of Africa

 

[spalind]

Good to see my lone real Nissan left and the brand new Dakar spec car coming out of SA in 25th...bodes well for them bringing 1/2 a dozen these to '19.

 

[GEO_DXB]

VW is also built by redlined (Hennie De Klerk's)