Nasser and Carlos Team Up for DAKAR 2013

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http://www.redbull.com/en/motorsports/offroad/stories/1331578926651...

Even though this is a Jefferies built "Buggy" out of Anaheim California, it has an European look, but will it last!

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Permalink Reply by Mark Allen on November 23, 2012 at 1:22pm

TOG any clue when we'll get an announcement? We've all paid attention long enough to know that when RG's competing the support trucks would have shipped already and the race truck would be shipping about 12/1 ish. In other words, if he's competing then he should be pretty much ready to go today.

Permalink Reply by TOG on November 23, 2012 at 1:53pm

Don't know when they will make their announcement, but Dakar begins Jan 5th & the rally starts in Lima, peru ( much shorter shipping distance than Buenos Airies Argentina ) so the logistics for 2012 vs 2013 are more favorable for RG. Last year, They sent out the actual racecars in mid december( Hummers were flown out ) , Support trucks seem like they could get sent out as late as the first of December for this rally. Perhaps after RG seals the deal for the BITD championship they will make their plans known.

Permalink Reply by TOG on November 23, 2012 at 2:05pm

The distance by boat seems to be about 2600 nautical miles ( Miami/Peru) vs 5600 nautical miles ( Miami/Buenos Aires Argentina ) - Basically half the distance by boat from previous rallies.

Permalink Reply by alan4s on November 23, 2012 at 3:15pm
Peru is on the west coast. Leaving from Miami would mean a transit through the Panama Canal. Leaving from L.A. or San Diego would be even shorter and more direct trip.
Permalink Reply by TOG on November 23, 2012 at 3:22pm

I agree, although I was just pointing out that the trip to Peru is half the distance from the same state they launched from last year. Like you said, a west coast departure would be even shorter.

Permalink Reply by Bonzai on November 23, 2012 at 7:39pm
Permalink Reply by TOG on November 23, 2012 at 8:00pm

#315

Permalink Reply by RJS7 on November 23, 2012 at 8:09pm

#329 or #333 ?? a couple hummers still in the bay.

Permalink Reply by TOG on November 23, 2012 at 8:22pm

those are the 'open slots' on the list

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on November 23, 2012 at 8:29pm

315 is the better choice,day one, the start is numeric.Only one other HUMMER (#2) is available.Hummer #3 was converted back to a Class 1 rig and was raced last week at the 1K.

Permalink Reply by JerrDog on November 23, 2012 at 9:45pm

This my fellow RG Dakar followers...is getting enteresting!!!

Permalink Reply by tim mart on November 24, 2012 at 5:17pm

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