DAKAR 2013

[Dwayne OMember]

smick400 wrote:

Now, who does that remind me of???

:whistle: Noone comes to mind Mick,,,,,,,,,,, Like Hell :laugh:

I hope ypu are right there PTW, within 5 years or sooner Would be awsome and all the Aussies have given the world a good look at their talent & speed this year.

Have a look at these from the past couple of days,, Ben features in a few

And the MASTER

Watch him ride it out to a 5th WIN

[WayneMember]

KatGirl wrote:

Did you see that the only remaining chic Sanz (#36) came into the bivouac at 5am towed in by her team mates. She had been on the bike for 24 hrs. 3 hrs later after an engine change to fix an oil problem she was back at the start with a 17 hr penalty. What a amazing chic…
Kat

Yeah Kat, that stage 9 was going along really well for her, her “GOLDEN DAY”.

She started 13th!!

Check point 1, she was 18th quickest – only 1min 52sec behind the leader – Todd Smith 31st, Grabbo 32nd, Faggotter 46th, Cummings 47th and Strange 48th!

Check point 2, Grabbo 22nd quickest – Sanz 23rd!!!

Then she disappeared unfortunately. Must have been the start of her Engine oil problem.

Next day – Stage 10, she actually started 134th – Bugger!

By Check point 1, she’d put in the 104th quickest time

Check point 2, 106th quickest.

Final Overalls not finalised yet.

Cool Chick that one – Wouldn’t want to be in an argument with her! One determined woman.

Crash

[simon burkeMember]

A few more good photos on the abc website at the moment :cheer:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-17/dakar-rally-in-pictures/4465818?WT.svl=news5

Bol :woohoo:

[GregMember]

One day to go in he Dakar now really only the ceremonial day with a beach run to collect your medal etc

I read that Rod Faggotter didn’t do an engine change, great result for Yamaha and Rod

14th 123
FAGGOTTER (AUS)
YAMAHA
43:58:16 02:20:58 –

15th 57
GRABHAM (AUS)
KTM
44:21:40 02:44:22 00:15:00

23rd 131
STRANGE (AUS)
HONDA
46:32:32 04:55:14 00:15:00

34th 156
SMITH (AUS)
HONDA
47:57:28 06:20:10 00:15:00

60th 51
PAVEY (AUS)
HUSQVARNA
52:20:31 10:43:13 00:15:00

109th 39
FISH (AUS)
HUQSVARNA
66:58:55 25:21:37 09:15:00

[Dwayne OMember]

Massive results for a few of our best this year…
How damn good is that Grabbo bloke and Rocket Rod ????

I heard today that the fault that ended Troy O`Connors Dakar was a pinhole in a line to the Oil Cooler :pinch: pumped out all the oil on Day 5 …
His dad is home and the stories of the experience have started to emerge. I hope to catch up with Troy in the coming week to hear his thoughts,,, and shake his hand

Now looking forward to next year :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[Dwayne OMember]

Interesting interview with Mr Strange and his mate on ABC Radio,,
A bit long, but a great insight into what they went through both in the leadup and during the event.
All seemed relieved it was over :laugh:

Hard yakka for sure !!!

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-28/interview-warren-strange-and-jamie-morgan/4486678?section=sport

On another note,,
Our Newy Publican (Troy) is reportedly looking pretty good to back up next year for unfinished business
Apparently he is sporting the failed Oil Cooler and Roadbook at the pub for storytime & giggles :laugh:

I need to get over there to see him ASAP, I still need to shake his hand & shout him a brew

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