2015 DAKAR Thread

[Mike-ZENKAI]

For the first time in Dakar history a Dutch 3rd place with the cars!! GO Ten Brinke!
The Toyota's are doing great.


Jurgen vd Goorbergh (ex GP himself) meets Charlos Checa (#7) in the Dakar.

 

[Mike-ZENKAI]

Nice picture from yesterday's stage. Slipstreaming through the dessert

(by the way, does nobody follow the Dakar here on GTP?)

 

[ProjectWHaT]

I would follow it if there was better coverage of it.

 

[MatskiMonk]

Yeah, but really it's only possible for me to follow the results thanks to work.

 

[IforceV8]

Its hard to comment on anything with the TV highlights a day behind the race.

 

[Wilbur]

I follow more on FB than anything but I pretty much only keep up with Robby as anyone else isn't someone I care too much about.

 

[Mike-ZENKAI]

In the Netherlands it's well covered with a 1 hour long program every night with reporters travelling with the Dakar. Mainly because there are quit some Dutch competitors.

Also "Eurosport" has a half hour update of the days stage every night.

 

[Cano]

I would follow it if there was better coverage of it.

This absolutely. It's kinda hard to get ahold of anything else but results.

 

[Mike-ZENKAI]

Disaster for HERBIE
Stephane Henrard en Bruno Barbier are sadly out.

 

[R5]

Disaster for HERBIE
Stephane Henrard en Bruno Barbier are sadly out.

That door still looks good so he's already won for me.

 

[Bo]

Disaster for HERBIE
Stephane Henrard en Bruno Barbier are sadly out.

Put some weight on the rear, keep as much to the flat stuff as possible, it'd be drivable-ish.

 

[Mike-ZENKAI]

Nice short movie from a few days ago. Tom Coronel eating some dust.

"Dakaar! I love it! I hate it! I don't know!"

 

[ProjectWHaT]

Only 216 Of 420 Competitors In Dakar Made It To The End Of The Rally

For the car category, Nasser Al-Attiyah finished first their Qatar Rally Team All4 Racing Mini.

 

[Mike-ZENKAI]

EDIT: 10 January 2015

I was unexpectedly send to Denmark for a job, so can't keep this updated at the moment.

Started from Buenos Aires 161 bikes.
Started from Buenos Aires 45 quads.
Started from Buenos Aires 137 cars.
Started from Buenos Aires 63 trucks.

Just got back from Denmark, have some catching up to do on the Dakar.

A proper Dakar with only a handful of finishers.

Finished in Buenos Aires 79 bikes.
Finished in Buenos Aires 18 quads.
Finished in Buenos Aires 68 cars.
Finished in Buenos Aires 43 trucks.


BIKES

Marc Coma

QUADS

Rafal Sonik

CARS

Nasser Al-Attiyan / Matthieu Baumel

TRUCKS

Ayrat Mardeev, Aydar Belyaev and Dmitriy Svistunov

 

[GOTMAXPOWER]

Robby Gordon is an idiot. Obviously we all knew that a few years ago but he's just provided new evidence:

 

[R5]

Robby Gordon is an idiot. Obviously we all knew that a few years ago but he's just provided new evidence:

And he is actually allowed in a car? That behaviour shouldn't be allowed on an open public road, Dakar or nor.

 

[Mike-ZENKAI]

He was a bit overexcited after finally winning a stage in this Dakar.

(While the rest of the drivers took it easy to not mess it up the last day )

Now back to the drawing board to build a proper car. (or buy a Mini?)

 

[Wilbur]

He was a bit overexcited after finally winning a stage in this Dakar.

(While the rest of the drivers took it easy to not mess it up the last day )

Now back to the drawing board to build a proper car. (or buy a Mini?)

I don't think he needs to build a proper car, the car isn't the issue that hurt his overall. He is his own enemy, if you could give him the same Gordini with fresh crew and he is resting after every stage....you wouldn't see the issues.

As far as the video posted above, it is what it is....just enjoying the moment. No one seemed to be too bothered by it honestly, I wouldn't let it affect my opinion.

 

[Mike-ZENKAI]

He is his own enemy, if you could give him the same Gordini with fresh crew and he is resting after every stage....you wouldn't see the issues.

But you wouldn't see a Dakar??

(I do seem to remember that on stage 2 he almost lost 4 hours due to mechanical issues, so the car did hurt his overall I would say)

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Just another of the many reasons why I don't care for Robby Gordon...most are NASCAR related though.

 

[Wilbur]

But you wouldn't see a Dakar??

(I do seem to remember that on stage 2 he almost lost 4 hours due to mechanical issues, so the car did hurt his overall I would say)

I don't know what you wouldn't see a Dakar means? He lost time for some mistakes, but most was not car related. The brake issue was a big one, I don't know what the issue was but seems like someone didn't tighten it down enough or it worked itself loose.

 

[Mike-ZENKAI]

He is his own enemy, if you could give him the same Gordini with fresh crew and he is resting after every stage....you wouldn't see the issues.

I was revering to your bolded text above, that's IMO not how a Dakar should be.


For the brakes see below:

 

[Wilbur]

I was revering to your bolded text above, that's IMO not how a Dakar should be.


For the brakes see below:

I saw that same video, that's why I'm betting it was something that worked loose like a brake line that kept the fire going with brake fluid. I could be wrong completely but thats my theory.

I agree, it shouldn't be that way but that's where money comes into play. If ACO wanted to actually be fair, they would limit the crew to x amount per car and only that car. So you couldn't have 40 guys for 4 cars, but only one needs to really be worked on.

 

[Mike-ZENKAI]

Dakar is finished. Thanks to all who have participated in this tread and maybe till next year.

Next on agenda WRC at Monte Carlo. 👍 Loeb can still drive a WRC car a lot better then a WTCC car .

 

[doblocruiser]

Got a few minutes to spend?

Behind the scenes of Peugeot's re-entry at Dakar

 

[doblocruiser]

Sorry to bring up an old thread but here is Sébastien Loeb in preparation for the Dakar 2015 - documentary in French.

https://www.redbull.tv/video/AP-1Q8...loeb-off-roads?playlist=AP-1PN487BNS1W11:clip