Robby Gordon responds to Peterhansel calling him a cheater

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Robby Gordon talks about entering the 2013 Dakar Rally after one of his competitors makes a comment about him and his HUMMER

PETERHANSEL COMMENTING ON ROBBY GORDON ENTERING THE 2013 DAKAR RALLY:

“This is a cheater born, we are here to compete, not for show race, and this is not the circus, even if it pleased the audience.”
“We must fight on equal terms, Robby Gordon must comply with the rules. If this is the case, it is welcome. Otherwise. Not!”

PETERHANSEL IS NOT ONLY CALLING YOU A CHEATER BUT CALLING YOU A SHOWMAN RATHER THAN A RACER, HOW DO YOU RESPOND TO THAT?

RG: I take that personal, the fact he is calling me a cheater or my team a cheater. We explained our system last year to A.S.O. at initial technical inspection and we did not change anything from that day of initial tech on our car until the day they saw our car, saying it wasn't legal. With all that said what Peterhansel needs to understand is this is the entertainment business and it is not just about racecars. If it was just about racecars we would all be driving diesel powered Mini’s and they would sound like a bunch of sewing machines.

WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY ABOUT HIM TALKING ABOUT FIGHTING ON EQUAL TERMS?

RG: We are really excited to go to the Dakar, last year A.S.O. can say we were disqualified, but to be honest with you at the end of the day we finished 5th and it wasn’t worth fighting with them. So we'll accept whatever we have to accept, but in regards to Peterhansel and playing fair and square, we played by the rules A.S.O. told us we could play by last year and they came and inspected our cars for 2013 and we are ready for the challenge. Last year if you take out the stages I had to tow Al-Attiyah around we would have been easily ahead of Peterhansel at that point. This year our car is even better fine tuned, we’ve had more time to work on it. Even with the inflation disconnected last year, I want to remind Peterhansel that we beat him 10-15 minutes a day when we wanted to go. So he's going to have to tighten his seat belts and we are ready for the battle. There is STILL nothing Monster, about his Mini!

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Permalink Reply by mj on December 9, 2012 at 6:36pm
It's good to see I ain't the only 1 who bleeds SPEED orange Dave . Keep being a passionate fan MINIS SUCK !!!! Real men like Hummers .
Permalink Reply by Dave Horwath on December 9, 2012 at 6:58pm

What real man doesn't enjoy a good ole Hummer! How can you not be passionate about a guy that creates a company just to support his passion! You'll never see a monster or red bull can in my house! I have my delivery coming the 22nd when my daughter brings my fix from Charlotte!! I asked her to peak in at Robby's but she's scared to get caught! I said to her "Who would mind a cute blonde that's ""lost""!

Permalink Reply by Speed Freak 7 on December 9, 2012 at 6:56pm

I can totally appreciate that, it's all good and I love the passion man :)

Permalink Reply by Dave Horwath on December 9, 2012 at 7:00pm

If I was paying attention, I would have noticed your avatar. Just got pissed fast!

Permalink Reply by Speed Freak 7 on December 9, 2012 at 7:04pm

I don't blame ya, the word Peterhansel and/or Mini on this site is enough to get anyone's blood boiling lol. Well unless it's in the context of being behind at a check point, on it's roof or just plain ole broke down :)

Permalink Reply by mj on December 9, 2012 at 7:47pm
Red white and blue and orange too

:~)
Permalink Reply by Joe Parsons on December 10, 2012 at 11:07am

Monster Energy X-raid Team Dakar 2012 Summary - MINI ALL4 Racing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpxMZGAppqk&list=UUjhEg66Qy_o8Q6...

Permalink Reply by Speed Freak 7 on December 10, 2012 at 11:48am

Dude.....Your either really trying to stir the pot or just wanting to show us what loserville looks like!!!!!!!!!!

Permalink Reply by timothy price on December 10, 2012 at 11:52am

TOG should intervene/check this out and decide

Permalink Reply by TOG on December 10, 2012 at 1:13pm

Are you guys serious? This is GREAT for the Rally. Joe is very welcome to post what he wants.

The insight Monster Joe is bringing should make the RG fans even that more pumped for the competition.

Permalink Reply by Joe Parsons on December 10, 2012 at 1:19pm

For those who did not know check this out..
LEGEND - 2000 NIAMEY (NIGER)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=pcGIfIa1AgY

Permalink Reply by Dan Bryant on December 12, 2012 at 5:07am

Fantastic bit of logistics. I have worked in and throughout that area of Africa, and it is a tough nut to crack. This is just one example of why I love the Dakar so much...no matter where it is held. The massive effort to negotiate with all of the ministries in each country, getting all of the customs requirements agreed to, marking/mapping the course, building the competitors list, shipping of equipment, bivouac coordination and movement, press control, etc, etc, etc. I don't think the Dakar Rally backside support personnel get enough credit. Anyone who has participated in a small weekend rally/race can get an idea of how difficult this is. Hats off.

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