mzchristy Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 The annual Dakar Rally, an off-road race from Europe to Africa (also noted to be the world's toughest motorsport event) is underway! I'd like to acknowledge and send congrats to my friend Jonah Street, from Ellensburg,WA who is currently in 25th place. Way to go Jonah!!! We're all looking forward to a big party on the 21st! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWolfe Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Yay for fossil fuel achievements! Where's our new Motorsports Forum ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lummox Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 thats a big ass beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 (edited) Hope it goes well for your friend. I just read earlier on the BBC site of a death today (Name wasn't Johana). -here- http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/world_rally/4595436.stm Aussie rider dies in Dakar Rally Andy Caldecott The Australian was an experienced rider Australian motorcyclist Andy Caldecott has been killed in a crash in the ninth stage of the Dakar Rally. The 41-year-old KTM rider, who won last Monday's third stage, was in 10th place overall after Saturday's eighth stage. Fellow KTM rider Marc Coma retains the overall lead in the bike class with a 22-minute advantage over Cyril Despres, who won Monday's stage. In the car category, defending champion Stephane Peterhansel of Mitsubishi won the stage to extend his lead. The Frenchman, who is chasing a third consecutive Dakar Rally win, now leads Mitsubishi team-mate Luc Alphand by nine minutes. But the day's action was overshadowed by the death of Caldecott, who crashed 250km into Monday's 599km stage between Nouakchott and Kiffa in Mauritania. He becomes the 23rd competitor to die in the Dakar Rally since the event started 28 years ago. "We learned at 1157GMT of the death of Andy Caldecott who fell after 250km," said race director Etienne Lavigne. "He probably died instantly. We learned of the accident at 1131 and the helicopter landed at 1155. His death was confirmed at 1157. His family have been informed." Last year two motorcyclists died - Spain's Juan Manuel Perez and Italy's Fabrizio Meoni. Caldecott, who was married with one child, won the Australia Safari four times from 2000 and 2003 and was competing in his third Dakar. He had retired from riding last year, having failed to raise sufficient funds but was given a surprise Dakar Rally chance by KTM just before Christmas, as replacement for Jordi Duran. Later in the stage, Spaniard Isidre Esteve Pujol withdrew from the event after falling twice during the stage. "Pujol is injured but he's not in danger," organisers said. According to Pujol's team manager Eric Bernard, the Spaniard - who was second in the overall standings before the day's racing started - was evacuated by helicopter to Nouakchott. Stage nine result 1. Stephane Peterhansel (France), Mitsubishi, 6hrs 52mins 45 secs 2. Luc Alphand (France) Mitsubishi 8:44 behind 3. Giniel de Villiers (South Africa) Volkswagen, 28:00 4. Jutta Kleinschmidt (Germany) Volkswagen, 49:58 5. Nani Roma, Spain, Mitsubishi, 52:39 Overall Standings 1. Stephane Peterhansel (France) Mitsubishi 34hrs 36mins 26 secs 2. Luc Alphand (France) Mitsubishi, 9:16 behind 3. Giniel de Villiers (South Africa) Volkswagen, 54:16 4. Nani Roma (Spain) Mitsubishi, 1:36:14 5. Jutta Kleinschmidt (Germany) Volkswagen, 1:56:24 Stage nine motorbike result 1. Cyril Despres (France) KTM 7hrs 55mins 48secs 2. Marc Coma (Spain) KTM 7:59.55 3. Helder Rodrigues (Portugal) Yamaha 8:02.48 4. Giovanni Sala (Italy) KTM 8:08.31 5. Pal Anders Ullevalseter (Norway) KTM 8:15.24 6. Jordi Viladoms (Spain) KTM 8:18.58 7. Carlo de Gavardo (Chile) KTM 8:23.21 8. Jean de Azevedo (Brazil) KTM 8:29.23 9. Chris Blais (United States) KTM 8:30.28 10. Paulo Goncalves (Portugal) Honda 8:32.18 Overall motorbike standings: 1. Marc Coma (Spain) KTM 38hrs 49mins 15secs 2. Cyril Despres (France) KTM 39:12.02 3. Giovanni Sala (Italy) KTM 39:42.19 4. Pal Anders Ullevalseter (Norway) KTM 40:16.57 5. Carlo de Gavardo (Chile) KTM 40:24.30 6. Chris Blais (United States) KTM 40:48.24 Edited January 10, 2006 by billcoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 they rally in dakar cause lance has dabike all wrapped up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken4ord Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Does anyone know of the unoffical rally to Dakar? This one Brit was telling about it where your only allowed to spend so much on the car, so no tricking it out, no offical check points, and just the first to get there any route they can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken4ord Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I found it. Can't wait to do this race someday. They changed the destination but it still sounds cool. Plymouth-Banjul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distel32 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 they rally in dakar cause lance has dabike all wrapped up? canadian humor at its best....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archenemy Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Sponsored by Fido Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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