michael.gonzalez
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I wonder if Armada will be helping the Glickenhaus team again.
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JDDurfey
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I bet Honda is not happy today!
Factory KTM poach Team HRC superstar — 'It’s a big, big change for me'
Factory KTM poach Team HRC superstar — 'It’s a big, big change for me'
MX304
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Did Honda already commit for '22? I thought it was still up in the air.
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And am I remembering correctly that Ricky said essentially that he is a free agent after '21? Or am I making that up? For some reason that sticks in the back of my head.
Chich back in 2022.
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Chicherit unveils his Dakar entry for 2022
Guerlain Chicherit has confirmed his return to 2022 Dakar Rally with co-driver Alex Winocq in a vehicle powered by bioethanol.
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mrlentle
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Re-engined (or at least fuel system) Peugeot from the looks? Looks like he'll have a bit of a series in the lead up too.Chich back in 2022.
Chicherit unveils his Dakar entry for 2022
Guerlain Chicherit has confirmed his return to 2022 Dakar Rally with co-driver Alex Winocq in a vehicle powered by bioethanol.
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MX304
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That's what I remember as well. Today Pablo Quintanilla announced he is leaving the factory Husky team. I wonder if Honda has decided to keep going and hired him to replace Benavides along side Ricky. Or maybe Ricky is being poached by Husky?
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Well, the Husky seat is already filled...see the post in the primary desert racing section--Skyler Howes was brought on board by Husky in an overdue move for a major team to pick him up. As a former recent world champion, I'm sure Pablo won't be "unemployed" long.
MX304
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I just saw that. Stoked for Skyler, he deserves that ride for sure!
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And the game of duck, duck, goose continues....Pablo Quintanilla was picked up by Honda...
Fourstroker
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Guessing this at least confirms Honda for next year
juanmoretime
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my my look who's going electric!
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Dakar greats Peterhansel and Sainz join electric Audi for 2022
'Mr Dakar' Stephane Peterhansel and triple champion Carlos Sainz have joined Audi's bid to win the 2022 edition of the endurance rally with an electric prototype, the Volkswagen-owned manufacturer said on Monday.
Ferrari333SP
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Yeah with Audi money they can hire whoever they want, haha
Bricoop
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Audi reveals new electric-powered Dakar challenger
How will Dakar address the potential power advantage? Currently power is controlled through intake restrictors. Seems that one could develop a sweet advatage using a hybrid system.
They say it's far more complex than their LMP1 car!! Is this the evolution of the quattro? I Imagine they have some pretty trick electric diff, brake, and maybe even suspension systems.
How will Dakar address the potential power advantage? Currently power is controlled through intake restrictors. Seems that one could develop a sweet advatage using a hybrid system.
They say it's far more complex than their LMP1 car!! Is this the evolution of the quattro? I Imagine they have some pretty trick electric diff, brake, and maybe even suspension systems.
michael.gonzalez
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No power advantage if the generator uses the same intake restrictors. It's just more efficient use of power by being able to run the engine at full throttle even when you don't need full power.
Bricoop
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You've gotta consider you can design/run the generator at optimal efficiency for the entire route vs a petrol car which will be running through the RPMs and not be demanding peak power at all times. While the petrol car is coasting or braking, the electric car is storing energy from the generator and brakes, thereby allowing it to produce higher peak HP(KW).
michael.gonzalez
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Yes exactly! Isn't electric awesome?!!!
Same HP engine, yet better performance!! I bet it even uses less gasoline too!
Bricoop
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I'd love to see one make it across the pond to a N. American Desert race.
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Audi being Audi... we might see it at SEMA or the LA Auto Show. Assuming those shows come back considering the current global situation and fear.