2013 Pre-Dakar Rally Discussion

As of 12-4-12, there has been NO ANNOUNCEMENT from RGM about it's plans for the upcoming 2013 Dakar Rally. The entry list at Dakar.com is NOT the final entry list. With the rally starting in Peru ( instead of Argentina ), it's almost 3,000 miles closer than past rallies for shipping the vehicles. I believe we should hear something official very soon. Keep in mind some of Robby's 2012 Dakar plans didn't take shape until late November / early December 2011.

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Permalink Reply by WJM on November 26, 2012 at 5:30pm

Current 2013 Entry List

Permalink Reply by Eddie Lujan on December 4, 2012 at 5:50pm

It's Hummer Time Baby

Permalink Reply by mj on November 26, 2012 at 6:10pm

Gotta say if Robby doesn't do Dakar I won't be all that disappointed . Yeah I like following him during it but will always support Robby no matter what he does . I really think Robby needs to concentrate on all his stuff here in the states ( SST BITD and either TORC or LOORS . Dakar and ASO are doing to Robby the same thing NASCAR did . By making it so the privateer driver doesn't have a chance .

Permalink Reply by TOG on November 26, 2012 at 6:11pm

I think it will REALLY suck if he doesn't. He NEEDS to do Dakar. His brand is too important to miss it.That simple....Pretty safe to say you are alone on the island of " I won't be disappointed if he misses it"

Permalink Reply by WJM on November 26, 2012 at 6:20pm

+1 It's the only event of the year he can promote his brand to a global audience.

Permalink Reply by JerrDog on November 26, 2012 at 9:36pm

It would really suck if he doesn't, but I believe he will. TOYO is a huge supporter of this race for RG, so he is GTG!

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on November 26, 2012 at 10:39pm

speaking of TOYO, has everyone notices TOYO's on the Nasser buggys,other 2wd buggys?

Permalink Reply by alan4s on November 26, 2012 at 11:15pm

+100

Permalink Reply by RG7FAN on November 28, 2012 at 12:13am

I agree, the Dakar is now RG's brand, not NASCAR. It would be a huge disappointment if RG is not in Dakar. I remain optimistic.

Permalink Reply by roger anderson on December 1, 2012 at 8:22am

Thanks TOG, I agree with you man.

Permalink Reply by Franco Carnero on November 26, 2012 at 6:40pm

I think if he doesnt do Dakar ASO will be very happy, they dont want him, But if instead of that you race and even win they can kiss your ass...

Permalink Reply by WJM on November 26, 2012 at 6:57pm

I disagree. Like him or not, the ASO knows Robby and the Hummer have become a crowd favorite. Robby is good PR for the rally. You don't hear people yelling "Mini! Mini!" when Peterhansel is approaching do you?