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“I’m impressed by the Hummer”

Carlo de Gavardo continues his conversion. The Chilean rider, famous for his fine performances on a bike on The Dakar (3rd in 2000) has started a new career by switching to four wheels last year. Managing a fine start to the Dakar, he however was forced to quit during stage 9. For this 32nd edition that will be hosted, for a great part, on Chilean soil, Carlo is about to take off behind the steering wheel of a Hummer: “Robby Gordon contacted me and asked me to be part of the team. I went to Arizona for a week of tests and I’m really impressed by the power and the reliability of the car. The project of competing in a vehicle with such potential is a great thing: the Dakar is a great event and having a Hummer baring the colours of my country that I will drive will allow to celebrate in fine style the bicentenary of Chile”. Carlo de Gavardo, a glorious sportsman in his country is now working on the final details to be able to compete in a Hummer. His ambassador’s job is at stake.

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There's got to be more to this deal.. 2nd or 3rd Hummer maybe?

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Yes this is true
That is huge TOG.. we got any info on this guy?
I believe this is the Chilean who replaces Eliseos Salazars deal.
2nd or 3rd hummer for TDUSA?
There is going to be press releases very soon about all the 2010 Team Dakar USA stuff.
I wonder if this is who Ronn wants? To be honest I wish the TDUSA consisted of USA drivers.
done deal! You drive, I navigate. I must insist you roll it once for good youtube footage.
TDUSA sponsers would be very happy to have a local boy to get all the attention. Monster is making a huge push in the South American market right now, and I am sure he can bring some secondary sponsers with him.
Now, can he stay up front with Robby?
I like it all, this is great news. TOG I'm waiting for the rest of whats in store for 2010 dakar.
the official team announcements will be out soon

test video of Carlos De Gavardo
After the Baja 1k was concluded, there was a guy on Robby's team that said he would be in a Hummer in 2010. Don't recall his name.

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