Jan 18th, 2014 Dakar Rally Stage 13 Race Discussion

Join in and discuss the FINAL stage of the 2014 Dakar Rally. Thanks to everyone for supporting the team and the planet. It's been a tough few weeks, and hopefully we'll be here in 2015 to do it all again!


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Permalink Reply by Bob on January 18, 2014 at 12:30pm

Despite the outcry about team orders, Peter said in yesterdays' interview that he stopped and drove around in circles waiting for Roma after Roma had a flat, and then today he stopped and waited yet again so that Roma could lead, so there never was any true racing for the lead among the Mini's at the end. My assumption is that Mini plans to set Roma up as their lead driver next year, as Peter and Nasser are leaving, and that they fixed the outcome in a pathetic attempt to "build excitement" for Roma next year. Having said that, I suspect the only people who are actually happy about this bogus outcome are the corporate shirts. While the Mini organization brought what it took to win, racing deserves to be about racing, and a manipulated finish is not that.

Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on January 18, 2014 at 12:43pm

True. Nasser admitted on last nights NBCSN dakar highlights that he was renting the ride so no team orders for him. I know this was a matter of debate for Nasser's status. Say what you will about their personalities, but has gotta burn bad for Peter and Nasser. They will come back next year in whatever capacity with fire anew. Along the same lines as Robby in that manner.. and you gotta respect that.

Permalink Reply by Robert Ryan on January 18, 2014 at 2:23pm

Nasser in his Buggy, Peter in a Citroen...should be good.

Permalink Reply by Bob on January 18, 2014 at 3:29pm

Yep, I was surprised that Nasser was not back again with his buggy. It's all a matter of money I know, but none the less those buggies of his were a major threat.

Permalink Reply by dale green on January 18, 2014 at 12:48pm

The best news now is that he's talking about next year.

Permalink Reply by Head Held High on January 18, 2014 at 1:13pm

man the rally sure turned into a joke the last few days

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 18, 2014 at 1:39pm

that is my opinion also.I wonder what Joe Parson think's.I thought he likes 'racing'

Permalink Reply by Head Held High on January 18, 2014 at 1:43pm

not that I'd wanted to see either of them win but SPH put on a show to come back like that. He truly is Mr. Dakar. Damn impressive and it's a shame it came down to that in the end.

Permalink Reply by Michael Martinez on January 18, 2014 at 2:03pm

"In the end"..........That says it all as far as this rally went ...to bad about Carlos.

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 18, 2014 at 2:14pm

just an FYI, #390 Sebestyen Sandor did finish 53rd today for 47th overall,Congrats to his team for finishing.Also the #348 El Martillo team finished today,there first DAKAR 52nd overall ,Congrats to them.
Mike Johnson #92 finish'd today for 74th overall, Congrats to him.

Permalink Reply by Bob on January 18, 2014 at 2:59pm

Great to hear that the #390 team finished. Robby fans have long memories, and the Hungarian team is definitely this year's red Fiat. :)

Permalink Reply by geothermaljones on January 18, 2014 at 6:40pm

Red Fiat... I see what you did there. A Classic

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