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Johnny Campbell Co-Driver For Robby Gordon At Dakar
Charlotte, N.C. (December 8, 2011) – Robby Gordon and the SPEED Energy/Toyo Tires team announce the addition of off-road legend, Johnny Campbell to the 2012 team. Johnny Campbell will serve as Gordon’s navigator during the 2012 edition of the infamous Dakar Rally. Campbell will be responsible for directing Gordon through the 6,000-mile pan-American journey that is different than years past, which will add to the allure of the grueling race. The 14-day racing event will starting on New Year’s Day in Mar Del Plata, Argentina, cross over the Andes of Chile and then finish in country of Peru. Both the route and terrain will be different than years’ past, making Campbell one of the most important team members.
The Southern Californian 2-wheel racer is most known for his multiple Baja 1000 victories. This will be his second entry in the Dakar Rally and his first on to the South American continent as a navigator. Campbell, age 40, finished 8th overall and1st as a privateer during the 2001 Dakar Rally, bringing an impressive resume to Robby Gordon’s SPEED Energy/Toyo Tires team. With a total of 16 Baja wins – 5 Baja 500 and 11 Baja 1000 – Campbell not only brings along a tradition of success but a great deal of experience when it comes to reading the desert terrain. Campbell’s ability will be key to Gordon’s success as the two look for their first Dakar Rally overall win in 2012.
“I have always said that I would return to conquer the Dakar Rally when the right opportunity presented itself. When I got the call from Robby, I knew that time had come. To be partnered with one of motorsports all-time legends, his great team and awesome equipment is a dream come true. I am very excited and looking forward to the challenge of navigating the Speed Energy / Toyo Tires team to the top of the podium,” commented Johnny Campbell.
“Having Johnny Campbell join our team is a real honor. Having 11 Baja 1000 victories and finishing the Dakar Rally in 2001 on a motorcycle, he understands what it takes to be successful and competitive. Not only will he be an asset on the car side, he also brings a level of professionalism to our team given his managerial background, which is only going to make our team that much stronger this year. He is a true champion, and I am excited to have him as part of this year’s Dakar Rally team,” commented Robby Gordon.
Johnny Campbell’s Career Highlights:
* Baja 1000, 1997-2005, 2007-08
* Baja 500, 1997-98, 2002-04
* San Felipe 250, 1998-2000, 2002-04, 08
* Vegas to Reno, 2001, 2004-05, 2007
* Terrible’s Town 250, 2001-03, 2005
* HYR 24 Hours of Glen Helen, 1999, 2006
* 2005–Henderson’s Terrible 400, Nevada 1000, Parker 250
* 2004–Henderson’s Terrible 300
* 2003–Laughlin U.S. Hare Scrambles
* 2001–8th overall/1st privateer, Paris-to-Dakar Rally
* 2000–Nevada 2000, Tonopah 300, Adelanto Grand Prix
* 1998–Silver State 300
* 1995–Nevada Rally
* 1992–HDRA Nevada 500, Rosarito Beach Grand Prix
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Permalink Reply by natron008 on
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Wow! The hits just keep on coming! This is truly an all-star effort RG is putting together. GAS ON!
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Permalink Reply by pdxracefan on
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Holy smokes! JC & RG together? This is such great news.
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Permalink Reply by J.R. Sands on
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Just a small sign of the "Big Picture"
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Permalink Reply by Edwardo on
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Johnny Campbell (San Clemente Homeboy)!!! Finally, Robby has the real deal sitting next to him in his hummer. Robby should let Campbell drive, as Johnny knows how to win.
Viva Campbell! Ole!
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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on
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LOL, Edwardo the Hummer isn't a motorbike.
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Hey Mike, Johnny Campbell is the real deal...having a "motorbike" driver sitting next to Robby is great.
Johnny Campbell should drive the car for the following reasons: 1) Better physical conditioning than Robby, as Robby is overweight and out of shape. 2) Johnny has quicker reflexes from riding a "motorbike". 3) Johnny Campbell would naturally have a much quicker mental capacity, from riding a "motorbike".Mike, BTW, "LOL" is ten years ago.
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Permalink Reply by Wally Meier on
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"Dude" driving one of the Hummers is totally different than riding a bike,300 pounds verses 4 to 5000 pounds the input is completely different they are like night and day, as far as condition are you his personal trainer? could you climb in a 6000 pound Trophy Truck and drive it at the level that RG does for over 600 miles? and if you would could you please explain how riding a Bike is going to develop ones mental capacity?
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Permalink Reply by Dave-O on
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compared to the hummer, bikes are lame.
Not to be a jerk, but there's a reason the big rides get all the glory...
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@Edwardo,the ability to ride at Johnny's level don't mean he can or can't drive at an equal level.Johnny doesn't have the experience of driving at Robby's level in that vehicle.
BTW, can I be there when you tell Robby face to face that you think he's a fat, slow,ole man? And you call yourself a Robby Gordon fan?
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Permalink Reply by Team Maranello on
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Haha, Edwardo that is best part about being an Owner/Driver. You bake the cake and enjoy eating it too. If Johnny boy want to drive, he should bring mucho dineros like Nasser. If he can’t, I am sure he can save his quick reflexes and fitness to turn pages of the pace notes and clear audible calls on the com system.
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