Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 11:17 pm Post subject: Dakar 2013 Quads
It's Dakar Time!!!!!!!!........
The Dakar will be upon us soon and as the quad coverage is pretty poor I thought I would post all I can find from the many sites covering the race.
If you find any quad stuff, have picks, questions or thoughts then stick it here.
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Linc Roostin Away
Joined: 17 Feb 2006 Posts: 999
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 12:11 am Post subject:
ENTRY LIST....................
250 PATRONELLI Marcos (ARG) YAMAHA
251 MAFFEI Tomás (ARG) YAMAHA
252 LASKAWIEC Lukasz (POL) YAMAHA
253 SONIK Rafal (POL) YAMAHA
254 CASALE Ignacio Nicolás (CHL) YAMAHA
255 LA FUENTE Sergio (URY) YAMAHA
256 BONETTO LUCAS (ARG) HONDA
257 KOOLEN KEES (NLD) HONDA
258 MAZZUCCO Daniel (ARG) CAN-AM
259 LIPAROTI Camélia (ITA) YAMAHA
260 HANSEN Santiago (ARG) YAMAHA
261 CRUCES Barry (CHL) CAN-AM
262 GAGLIARDI Luciano (ARG) YAMAHA
263 PALMA Sebastián (CHL) CAN-AM
265 HUSSEINI Sebastian (ARE) HONDA
266 GONZÁLEZ Gastón (ARG) YAMAHA
267 LECOMTE Antoine (FRA) YAMAHA
268 FLORES SEMINARIO Ignacio (PER) YAMAHA
269 FUENZALIDA Emiliano (CHL) YAMAHA
270 HRISTOV Todor (BGR) YAMAHA
271 BRUSSELERS Alex (NLD) E-ATV
272 DUVERNEY-PRET LAURENT (FRA) YAMAHA
273 RAMIREZ Rodrigo (CHL) CAN-AM
274 SMITH Paul (AUS) HONDA
275 ATZERT JEAN KARL (FRA) YAMAHA
276 MARTINEZ SAUCEDO LEONARDO CAN-AM
277 VAN BILJON Sarel (ZAF) E-ATV
278 DELESQUE PASCAL HONDA
279 VINET Ricardo (CHL) BRP Can AM
281 CARIGNANI JUAN CARLOS YAMAHA
282 DOMASZEWSKI Daniel (ARG) HONDA
283 MALAGA CARPIO CHRISTIAN JOSE YAMAHA
284 FERNÁNDEZ Marcelo (ARG) CAN-AM
285 ROMÁN Alvaro César (CHL) YAMAHA
286 UMBERT OKUMURA Enrique (PER) YAMAHA
287 MARTÍNEZ DIMETRY Diego (BOL) CAN-AM
288 CALLEGARI Juan (ARG) YAMAHA
289 HERNÁNDEZ Alexis (PER) HONDA
290 CLAVIGLIASSO CLAUDIO (ARG) CAN-AM
40 Entries with over half of them on Raptors with 9 Can-Am's (I assume Renegades) and 7 Honda's (700XX ?)......
All of the entries are from South America or Europe with the exception of 2 South Africans and our own Cowchaser, Paul Smith
Linc Roostin Away
Joined: 17 Feb 2006 Posts: 999
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 12:15 am Post subject:
Dakar web site
Three years into the reign of the Patronelli brothers, the first signs are emerging that Spanish-speaking pilots could soon lose their grip on the quad category. The Polish clan, for example, could very well upset the Argentinean and Chilean pilots...
Growing interest in quads and the unique sensations they provide, together with the traditional culture of cross-country racing in South America, has helped the quad category flourish ever since the Dakar first came to this continent in 2009. 40 quads representing 12 nationalities will be on the start line in Lima on January 5, a threefold increase on the 13 quads which featured in the last Dakar in Africa. Half of pilots in the field hail from one of the three host countries. They have not only been the most numerous contingent in the last few editions of the Dakar, but also the strongest, with Spanish-speaking pilots claiming 9 out of 12 podium places in the last four years!
However, ominous clouds are gathering on the horizon. The Patronellis' family saga enters a new chapter full of twists and turns as Marcos finds himself without two-time champion Alejandro, who is skipping this year's rally for professional reasons. Marcos already proved he was unfazed by solitude when he won the rally in 2010, but this year round he will come up against much tougher rivals on the tracks and dunes. The Argentinean clan will put up a strong fight in the shape of young Tomás Maffei, who is ready to step out of the Patronellis' shadow and improve on last year's third place. Other big names from South America are Chile's Ignacio Casale and Uruguay's Sergio La Fuente, who rounded off the Top 5 in the last edition and are hungry for more.
But the greatest threat could very well come from overseas. Poland's Łukasz Łaskawiec and Rafał Sonik finished on the podium in 2011 and 2009, respectively, but they were struck off the quad general classification last year because their vehicles did not meet the technical requirements laid down in the rulebook. They will be extra careful and extra determined to win this year. Newcomers to a discipline are rarely ranked among the favourites, but it would be unfair to slap the "rookie" label on a pilot like Kees Koolen, who has already finished the Dakar in a motorcycle and a single-seat buggy and is now eager for a new challenge in this category. It would be even more unfair for Emirati Sebastian Husseini, who has never had a taste of the Dakar before but was crowned World Champion in 2007. He and his famous driving skills have South American quad pilots trembling in their boots.
Linc Roostin Away
Joined: 17 Feb 2006 Posts: 999
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 12:20 am Post subject:
Dakar web site.....
Recent winner of the Australasian Safari and two-time Desert Finke champion, Paul Smith is set to become the first Australian to start the Dakar on a quad. The 34-year-old dairy farmer was given the opportunity to compete in the world's biggest off-road rally by team GHR Honda. The Aussie is a real competitor. His ambition, other then finishing the Dakar is to power to a spot on the podium in Santiago. And to do so, Paul has prepared intensely, working on his navigation, riding his mountain-bike for long hours and even sleeping in an altitude tent to adapt to the tough conditions in the Andes.
“The Dakar has been on my mind ever since the days when Andy Caldecott was riding it. GHR Honda gave me the opportunity to do it and I took it with both hands. Obviously my goal is to finish but I'm a competitor and I hope to make it on the podium. I know it's going to be hell on a race track, having to deal with the altitude, the heat, the tough terrain. What worries me is the navigation and using the GPS. There's also the lack of sleep factor. It's a whole new ball game for me.”
Dino The Day Starts With OZATV !
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Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 12:52 am Post subject:
Damn! Where is the LIKE button? _________________ Remember. We elect politicians, but we have to deal with bureaucracy.
Notice that crazy in the bureaucrats.
Losty Down Under Big Bore, Stroked & Bling +
Joined: 14 Apr 2007 Posts: 444 Location: Nelson Bay
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 9:53 am Post subject:
All the best Smithy!
If nothing else, you'll be able to teach them how to drink properly. _________________ If it's not upside down, you're not trying hard enough!
Hook and all the Team Ironpot crew. _________________ JUST DOIN IT
cowchaser The Day Starts With OZATV !
Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 1618 Location: Warrnambool
Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 6:19 am Post subject:
Greetings guys from cusco Peru. I'm up in the mountains sightseeing and adjusting to altitude. Wow the air is thin up here but I'm handling it well haven't passed out yet.
I head back to Lima on the 1st to catch up with the rest of the team. I'm not sure how much Internet ill have on the rally so hopefully Linc can keep you updated. _________________ Smitty
fossil800R The Day Starts With OZATV !
Joined: 22 Aug 2007 Posts: 1166 Location: Barkly, Victoria
Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 3:20 pm Post subject:
A mate of mine is part owner of the Lima Rugby Restobar in Lima. Pop in and say G'day to Wylksy if you are in need of a cold sherbert. Tell him Arron Mcleod says hello _________________ I'm not suffering from insanity, I'm enjoying it!!!
Day 1 is Sat night our time. It all starts with a short special stage that should seed the riders for day 2. Riders start day 1 in order of their ranking according to the ASO.
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Liaison sections: 250 km
Special stage: 13 km
Setting the scene. It won’t be long before competitors will be singled out, but for the moment, the mini special stage organised on the outskirts of Pisco will principally be used to divide up the drivers into categories according to their level, who in turn will reassemble during the rally. The initial stage won’t be as stiff as the drink that made the region famous, but the picture postcard landscape is especially appealing. The concentration required over the several timed kilometres will still allow the competitors to admire the scenery. Nevertheless, the light-hearted attitude and relaxed driving style adopted by the competitors during this first day must not mislead them: the Dakar has really begun.
Linc Roostin Away
Joined: 17 Feb 2006 Posts: 999
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 1:03 pm Post subject:
Scrutineering starts tomorrow for those vehicles that have not done it already. With over 850 vehicles entered including support scrutineering is a mamoth task. With that said European entries are done in France before they are loaded on the ship.
All support vehicles are checked just like the race vehicles. Every support vehicle must be 4x4 and have a FIA approved roll cage.
Pete and Smitty are with the GHR team and they have a pretty impressive truck and an AUDI Q7 FRV.
BARN-6 Roostin Away
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Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 5:07 pm Post subject:
does any one know when the tv footage starts for the event
Losty Down Under Big Bore, Stroked & Bling +
Joined: 14 Apr 2007 Posts: 444 Location: Nelson Bay
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 5:32 pm Post subject:
No idea Barn, but I'd keep an eye on SBS as they usually run a summary each night on the world news. _________________ If it's not upside down, you're not trying hard enough!
Paul
Linc Roostin Away
Joined: 17 Feb 2006 Posts: 999
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:16 pm Post subject:
BARN-6 wrote:
does any one know when the tv footage starts for the event
SBS 5:30 Sunday OR FOXTEL 8:00AM Sunday
OR here sometime between 8:00AM & 5:30 as I'm sure someone will post the coverage......
As previously stated the 1st stage is only 13km (+250km Liason) and will determine the start order for day 2. On previous rally's the real feld off a bit so as not to be the first guy on the road on Day 2.
It has just been dropped on us that the first stage times will be multiplied by a factor of 5..........!!!!!!!!!
If you drop 1 min on the opening stage then you will be 5 min down on the overall time sheet.
Tonights opening stage (our time) will be a Sh!t fight. Quads open the race in reverse order. Smitty will be on the road in about 15th place.
Linc Roostin Away
Joined: 17 Feb 2006 Posts: 999
Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 11:33 am Post subject:
Linc wrote:
It has just been dropped on us that the first stage times will be multiplied by a factor of 5..........!!!!!!!!!
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