Robby Gordon Statement On The 2011 Dakar Rally

From www.speedenergy.com

 

“We are very disappointed that both of our cars failed to finish the 2011 Dakar Rally. Our team was better prepared than ever, so two DNF's makes this hurt a lot. We will start preparing for the 2012 Dakar as soon as we return from the rally and try our best to compete with VW next year. I definitely felt that I could have matched their speed in Chile, but we do have our work cut out for us improving the race cars for the Argentina stages,” commented Robby Gordon.

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Permalink Reply by Short Bus on January 13, 2011 at 5:40pm
That's what I have been saying.  I'm glad some of us agree.  Robby was also doing quite well in the second stage until he landed on that rock.  Same with the 3rd stage until the trans pump problem.  I believe though that engine rules are independent of 2wd/4wd.  I think Robby would do well to get a good turbo diesel as the elevation is killing his power, plus the restrictor rules are favorable to the diesel. 
Permalink Reply by redlinetech on January 13, 2011 at 6:10pm
Losing the V8? THE V8? for a whimsy farting diesel? Go watch some videos again
Permalink Reply by Short Bus on January 13, 2011 at 6:17pm

There's no question the V8 sounds gnarly, but the VW diesels are making more power at sea level  then Robby's LS motor and make a whole lot more power at the elevations that most of this race is run at.  If I were serious about winning, I'd be willing to give up the V8.

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 13, 2011 at 6:44pm
It's not as if all diesels are race worthy (I can't beleave I typed racing and diesel in the same sentence) Drive tran for a big torque/short powerband powerplant is a whole different development program than for a medium torgue/wide powerband engine.Keep it Gas V-8.
Permalink Reply by yano on January 13, 2011 at 3:40pm

you are kidding  !!?? right !?

jeep ever done something in the dakar !!??

Permalink Reply by redlinetech on January 13, 2011 at 6:11pm
It seems like they(Jeep) dont know the event exists..
Permalink Reply by FlyHiFlyLo on January 13, 2011 at 3:07pm
People luv the HUGE Hummer... Don't change crap. Just more refinement and BETTER logistics.
Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 13, 2011 at 3:17pm

My bad, the 4WD platform for Robby to use should have been obvious to me. Here's footage,starts slow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7ZzqBPz4sY&feature=player_embedded

Permalink Reply by J.R. Sands on January 13, 2011 at 3:50pm
LMAO
Permalink Reply by Team Maranello on January 13, 2011 at 4:21pm
This is awesome.
Permalink Reply by TOG on January 13, 2011 at 10:03pm

From RG - " What drives me is taking an idea of mine and turning it into something real "

Permalink Reply by jose pacheco on January 14, 2011 at 12:30am
YOU NEED NEW RACE READY GRAND CHEROKEE AWD TO WIN IN 2012 THATS WHAT I WOULD BE RACING FOR THAT RACE.JUST A THOUGHT.I CURRENTLY OWN A  RACE READY 04 GC. having lots of fun off roading with it.good luck next year.though.

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