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Robby Gordon To Compete In the 2013 Dakar Rally
Charlotte, N.C. (December 4, 2012) – With no desert too large and no mountain too tall, the SPEED Energy HUMMER on victory proven Toyo Tires will once again attempt to conquer the world’s most famous off-road event. The custom-built Dakar HUMMER driven by Robby Gordon and navigator Kellon Walch will tackle more than 8000 Km / 4970 Mi from Peru through Argentina and ending in Santiago, Chile making it the ultimate off-road adventure; the 35th Annual Dakar Rally.
Registration discussions between A.S.O and Team Gordon began back in the early summer months in preparation for the 2013 Dakar Rally, and on December 2 registration for the SPEED Energy / Toyo Tires / MAPEI HUMMER became official. The A.S.O and the team agreed on a pre-check inspection of the Dakar HUMMER prior to being approved to race. Once the detailed inspection of the Dakar HUMMER and its air-inflation system by A.S.O. officials, the team was approved to officially race the 2013 Dakar Rally.
“I am excited to go back to race the prestigious Dakar Rally and show the world that we are ready to give it our best shot once again at an overall victory. Obviously our cars are good enough to compete for the win. Last year we had the fastest cars at the rally and led the most check points with the fastest times, with five wins as a team, two wins with the second HUMMER (which was also approved and is available to compete) and three wins for myself. It is now time for us to go back and capitalize on what we developed and worked on over the last seven years to put ourselves in position to compete for the overall win. “
For the first time in its history, the Dakar Rally will begin in Lima, Peru, sending upwards of 460 vehicles from 53 countries on a two-week, 14-stage endurance race through 3 Western South American countries, ultimately finishing in the Chilean capital of Santiago. This year’s Dakar will begin on January 5 and will travel on a new course featuring sections not seen to racing since the moving of the Dakar to South America in 2009, marking the most difficult course to date.
Gordon will be joined in the cockpit by his navigator, Kellon Walch, who served as team navigator for B.J. Baldwin in 2010 and for Gordon in 2011. Walch looks to bring back the experience and chemistry gained as the team’s navigator in previous rally races along with the focus and drive needed to guide the vehicle through the challenging navigation obstacles that Gordon will face.
The various aspects of Peru’s natural features will put a real test to the SPEED Energy / Toyo Tires / MAPEI Dakar HUMMER in the early stages of the rally as Gordon will face gigantic dunes and rugged terrain requiring precise focus and skill to gain an early advantage. Entering Chile will set the stage for a fast pace duel through the desert before crossing the Andes Mountains into Argentina where record altitude and temperature will become a crucial factor for driver and navigator.
After a much needed day of rest on the eighth day, the SPEED Energy / Toyo Tires team will set out for the longest and most technical stage of the Rally navigating through the narrow twists and turns of the forest. The rapid assistance vehicles will not have access to this stage, requiring precise driving to be a must. Entering Chile for the final stages of the Rally will once again bring dunes into the equation, testing the driver’s fatigue and equipment to the finish in Santiago.
Once reaching the Chilean capital, the small percent of the drivers who finish the 2013 Dakar Rally will partake in a short show course offering spectators and fans the chance to cheer on the new heroes who have successfully conquered the 2013 Dakar Rally. The following day the accomplishment of each of the drivers will be recognized with an elaborate ceremony planned on the Plaza de la Constituciόn.
To follow Gordon and the SPEED Energy / Toyo Tires team as they try to rise above the competition at the legendary Dakar Rally, log onto www.speedenergy.com and www.toyotires.com for race team updates. Fans can also participate in the Dakar Rally experience by connecting on http://www.planetrobby.com and follow along with the team on Facebook and Twitter at: www.facebook.com/thespeedenergydrink, and www.facebook.com/toyotires, http://twitter.com/SPEED_ENERGY, http://twitter.com/ToyoTires.
Daily highlights from each stage can be viewed on the NBC Sports Network (DIRECTV Channel 220 / Dish Network Channel 159 / AT&T U-Verse Channel 1640 / Verizon FiOS Channel 590) January 5th – the 20th. Please check your local listings for times & schedules on the NBC Sports Network.
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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on
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I think Robby was annoyed with having to stop a help Nasser multiple times.I don't think Junna can fix her own nails,much less broken racer.
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Permalink Reply by Josh Fisher on
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Cool Dakar video I saw linked on Facebook. The 1984 Dakar in 90minutes.
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Permalink Reply by J.R. Sands on
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@Josh, watched this last month for the first time. Great video...
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Permalink Reply by Vlad Rogers on
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wow, the 911's have 10 inches of travel hahaha
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Permalink Reply by Dan Bryant on
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I was blessed with the opportunity to check out the Porsche Dakar racing machines at their museum in Stuttgart. Amazing cars! My buddy who traveled with me couldn't wait to move on to the other 'real' Porsches...I just walked around these cars looking at every detail. If they could only talk...
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What channel is going to air the Dakar in the USA? I hate that we can't get live...but who is broadcasting the daily wrap-up?
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Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on
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NBC Sports (whom is the old Versus channel) will be doing the coverage. Side note: NBC and NBC Sports will be televising Stadium Super Trucks for the 2013 season.
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Much thanks Kevin!
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@Dan, read the very bottom of the announcement, it's fairly informative.
http://www.planetrobby.com/forum/topics/robby-gordon-to-compete-in-...
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Permalink Reply by Michael Martinez on
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As per the German "Fuchs" I recall it was a breakdown on the Gordon machine that led to his having been so far behind that he was then a ...then such a great team mate that he rode shotgun and in turn was faced with having to supply his steering rack to the elder teammate in standings thru his own mechanical expertizzzze' in the field.........off the cuff from a man who lost his wallet today A) a person gripped it off the driveway B) It's in the house somewhere C) One of the dogs ate it/took it outside D) One of my kids took it..........and is going on memory today.........yes it's worse having it and not having it with you than not not having it at all.................And as per my own recall she did pretty well in the standings.....but that's just me.
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@Michael are you refering to Robby's barrel roll in 05 than giving and installing his steering rank in Junna's rig
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Robby is #317
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEV5sO4WhT0
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Yes sir I was....and I had my back fused in 98 and can't touch my left foot very often and am forced to do some strange things...like using my left hand to pull up my pants and this morning 8AM sharp as I bent I saw my wallet resting at the base of the toilet on the wall side. I prayed to St. Anthony only to know the truth and from that I could never remember putting it in my pocket...............I tried to find video on that but could not ...saw the roll only Thank You
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