Team HUMMER Stage 3 Notes & Quotes

Team Hummer – Stage 3: San Miguel de Tucuman to San Salvador de Jujuy

San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina (January 4, 2011) – Persevering to overcome a poor finish in Stage 2 due to mechanical issues, the No. 303 SPEED Energy / Toyo Tires HUMMER was back on unfamiliar terrain. In the 2010 edition of the Dakar Rally, Stage 3 took the competitors from La Rioja to Fiambala, however, this year the route has moved further east as they make their way to Chile. Beginning the day in San Miguel de Tucuman, this special stage has been split into two parts, totaling 226km or 165 miles.

Robby Gordon and navigator, Kellon Walch, made up valuable time in Stage 3 of the Dakar Rally. Starting the day in 21st position overall, Gordon finished the stage in 15th, putting the No. 303 SPEED Energy / Toyo Tires team 17th overall, 1 hour 32 minutes and:42 seconds behind leader, Carlos Sainz. Even as Gordon improved his position in the rally, he was not pleased with the performance of the HUMMER. “We keep putting ourselves behind the eight ball. We passed a bunch of cars early in the special, but then realized we had lost a transmission pump”, Gordon commented. The HUMMER ran hot all day which prevented Gordon from racing the special at the vehicle’s full potential. Frustrated with the performance, Gordon says, “Today’s special would have been good for the HUMMER had we not had a mechanical issue. The route had some very technical, rough stuff in the beginning, and it would have been good for us.”

Day 5 – Stage 4 commences from San Salvador de Jujuy ending in Calama. The Dakar leaves Argentina temporarily to cross the Andes mountain range via the Paso de Jama pass. The Stage 4 special is 207km or 128 miles.

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Permalink Reply by Miro Zrnčević on January 5, 2011 at 6:10am

You could at least write a thank you note for DRAZEN CURIC FROM CROATIA ( http://dakar-team.com/) that toed the orange HUMMER for some 300 klicks...

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxYzEcqLLr4

 

NOT COOL GUYS

Permalink Reply by Team Maranello on January 5, 2011 at 7:15am

Miro, Drazen definitly needs recognition for the his help. Even though you may not see on this website, Robby would have greatly appriciated the help and hooked up Drazen with somethng more that a case of Speed evergy.

Permalink Reply by Miro Zrnčević on January 5, 2011 at 7:21am

I believe so.

Drazen wouldn't ask for anything either way... :)

 

But you and I know what it means to the sponsors of small teams when their drivers get some TV and press coverage.

For Gordon that is 2 words, for them, maybe sponsorship for the next season ;)

 

Permalink Reply by Andrej on January 5, 2011 at 7:32am

Hi to all

Miro has the point. Few good words is enormous motivation for our small team, and all the fans home...

Permalink Reply by Miffles on January 5, 2011 at 7:58am

Perhaps Mr Curic did not want notoriety (too late, that Fiat is now iconic).  In any case, Robby has class to spare and will have - I'm sure - rewarded the gentleman and his family in a manner that respects Mr. Curic's wishes whatever they may be.  Besides, I'm sure Robby will acknowledge the help he got FROM THE PODIUM.  :D

 

Permalink Reply by Michael Martinez on January 5, 2011 at 8:09am
Cramming what could be a half hour of footage and chat into a few minutes is what coverage of this great event is what we most often get. I don't think there is any shortage of gratitude on Robbys' part. That being said someone needs to start rubbing the charm so to speak. Good things lay ahead i'm sure.
Permalink Reply by Miro Zrnčević on January 5, 2011 at 8:46am

 

I think we all got the point.

 

Nobody is asking for a reward...

I only said that it is not cool for excluding Dakar-teams help in official reports on the web ;)

No need to apologize, and a reward is a bit of an insult, I am sure Curic didn't help for profit, nor a reward.

It is the spirit of any sport to help and keep competing. 

 

All the best to Speed Energy Team, Robby, the crew!

Best of luck guys!

Go Cura!! :)
Permalink Reply by Chet Raschka on January 5, 2011 at 10:42am
Actually the Fiat was not Mr. Curic's.  He is driving a Pajero XS Mitsubishi, #412, that towed Robby at amazing speed.  That was no tow truck.  It's not unhead of but seldom see that much help from a competing team.
Permalink Reply by Adam G on January 5, 2011 at 9:25am
I thought any help to team hummer got a old orange fiat and case of speed after the rally.

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