Jan 17th, 2014 Dakar Rally Stage 12 Race Discussion

Join in and discuss stage 12 of the 2014 Dakar Rally. The rally may be over for Robby Gordon, but there are still 2 stages remaining. Stay tuned for stage 11 quotes from Robby Gordon, as well as the Stage 11 team recap video.

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Permalink Reply by Hendricus on January 17, 2014 at 2:26pm

Here we go! Robby stopped racing yesterday and today we start anew our year long chat about what the car should be. For me, it's all in good fun.

First, let me say, I'm a Robby fan. I have HUGE respect for all he has achieved in Dakar 2014, with bringing the world the Gordini, and his amazing racing career in general. I only have glimpses of his personal character, but from what I see, I like this part of Robby too. Like I said I'm a fan.

But there seems to be a point at the Planet where too much chat about what Robby's car/engine should be, crosses a line. I'm respectful of this line.

Okay with this said, I feel better, and I look forward to all the car and engine chat to come.

Permalink Reply by Robert Valentine on January 17, 2014 at 2:29pm

+1

Permalink Reply by WJM on January 17, 2014 at 12:36pm

Looks like Carlos blew the exit coming out of 4

Permalink Reply by Hendricus on January 17, 2014 at 12:41pm

He might have caught one of those power poles, or a guide-wire. Looks like he over shot the left-hand turn. He could have nodded off. Such a bummer. Fatique is a definite factor in this race.

Permalink Reply by zoomsss on January 17, 2014 at 1:10pm

He said yesterday on daily recap that he only had one belt on and no helmet after stopping for fuel, was reaching for belts and looked away from road.

Permalink Reply by David Z on January 17, 2014 at 2:46pm
Lesson learned, don`t text updates to your fan site while driving.
Permalink Reply by Baja Girl 77 on January 17, 2014 at 12:36pm

Good Effort! i'm glad the car made it this far!

Permalink Reply by laura_a_Robbyfan on January 17, 2014 at 12:43pm

What I don't understand or did I miss it was any word from in the comments of Dakar.com regarding the status of Robby. I noticed that Robby is still not on the withdrawal list.

Permalink Reply by GLuce on January 17, 2014 at 1:18pm

I think there is a 'formality' to the way RG has withdrawn from the rally, and him getting a starting spot, and not starting is part of that system.

Permalink Reply by David Z on January 17, 2014 at 1:06pm
What`s going on? I`m confused, even more than normal. is he at least running today?
Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 17, 2014 at 1:15pm

@David,No,Rooby isn't running,Just covering the race today

Permalink Reply by Michael Martinez on January 17, 2014 at 1:17pm

@WJM that's the 1000 word picture for sure.

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