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 TOG on November 26, 2012 at 7:35pm

yes, it's very much worth it. Think about it:

Dakar highlights on NBC- Sports Network - Since RG has a relationship with them for SST, they are going to cater a TON of coverage for him. You CAN'T beat the exposure this gives him. Yes it's well worth it. The 2012 race is in the rear view.

Permalink Reply by mj on November 26, 2012 at 7:49pm

Yeah I guess I see your point . I'd just like to see Robby get a fair shake for once .

Permalink Reply by Josh Fisher on November 27, 2012 at 7:31pm

Not to mention with social media, all the pics/vids on Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, etc put up by fans is essentially lifelong free advertising.

Permalink Reply by RJS7 on November 26, 2012 at 8:49pm

We all know the ASO runs a constipated show... and our boy RG is the Fleet enema. Go flush 'em out RG!

Permalink Reply by mj on November 26, 2012 at 10:11pm

Funny as hell comparison lol . Unfortunately Robby is not only the enema he gets all the shit that comes with it too .

Permalink Reply by J.R. Sands on November 26, 2012 at 9:30pm

Love this picture

Look at the difference.....

Permalink Reply by JerrDog on November 26, 2012 at 9:41pm

...I'm missing it, the difference in what?

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on November 26, 2012 at 10:12pm

vs the HUMMER

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on November 26, 2012 at 10:42pm

I missed the word 'current'

Permalink Reply by J.R. Sands on November 26, 2012 at 11:45pm

@JerrDog, this was of my first lesson's from a Mr. Kenyon on how the front suspension has changed over the Dakar's....

Thanks Mike

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on November 27, 2012 at 12:20am

canted radiators is 2010 and older,becouse of the King shocks, maybe Hummer #3 before it was converted back?

Permalink Reply by 7gason7 on November 28, 2012 at 12:15pm

That 1st shot was from the 2007 African Dakar. Note the Red springs (left over from the Jim Beam era) by 2009 the springs were M____ter green. The more upright radiator also helped alot with the aproach angles in the dunes etc. The bumpers became part of the hood as well Robby spent a lot of development to lighten the Hummers to handle the more WRC style SA stages too. The 07 H3 was over complicated. Those premium members know this from the evolution of the Hummer posts.Upgrade and learn!