Who is racing DAKAR 2013? - Page 11

ZequeArgentina · 09-06-2012, 10:10 AM

Today´s announcement:

Franz Verhoeven to be part of the Yamaha Team Europe for 2013 & 2014.

it was funny that Franz himself in twitter announced he was going to make an announcement today, and someone ask him if it was going to be in a Sherco.

His answer: "For sure NOT. Today we announce our plans"

Deadly99 · 09-06-2012, 12:22 PM

Tweet from Don Hattan says he is teaming up with Simon Pavey and his son and they will be riding Husqvarnas

doyle · 09-06-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ZequeArgentina

Today´s announcement:

Franz Verhoeven to be part of the Yamaha Team Europe for 2013 & 2014.

it was funny that Franz himself in twitter announced he was going to make an announcement today, and someone ask him if it was going to be in a Sherco.

His answer: "For sure NOT. Today we announce our plans"

That was me that asked him. Up until very recently, and even currently depending on the translation, Croco Adventures has on their site that Frans is part of their 2013 squad.

Bluebull2007 · 09-08-2012, 09:50 AM

David Reeve, the first entrant from Zambia.

Currently the south African boys and him are training this weekend in Namibia.

His Facebook Page

Dread Pendragon · 09-11-2012, 09:52 AM

I thought Simon Pavey's son, Llewelyn, had been accepted to race the 2013 Dakar, but

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Upon release of the 2013 Dakar acceptance letters, Llewelyn was one of the unlucky few to be refused a place in the next edition of the race. . . . Left with nothing to aim for until next year Llewelyn quickly began to look for another event to compete in that would gain him further experience and as the Taklimakin Rally is one of a series of Dakar Challenge events it became a target of his attention.

Story on Llewelyn riding the Taklimakin Rally here

edit: I noticed that the winner of the Taklimakan Rally gets to race the Dakar, though the article I saw didn't specify whether it was the 2013 or 2014 edition.

I suppose that a handful of those initially turned down might yet be offered a spot as they become available (as with those in Jenny's situation deciding to not race, or as a rider is lost to tragedy, like with Kemal). So maybe Llewelyn will yet ride the 2013 Dakar.

Dread Pendragon · 09-12-2012, 10:13 AM

Here's another article on Grundy & Cummings:

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On Sunday, after arriving in Windhoek the crews had the day to prep their bikes and make sure everything was in order before having a full day of classroom sessions on navigation.
On Monday morning they left bright and early for White Lady in the Brandberg for a total of 410km.
Each rider had two road books from which to navigate to their destination. After a long day in the seat Brett and Glen reported that they were in one piece and safely settled in at the beautiful guest lodge.

Deco · 09-12-2012, 11:33 AM

[QUOTE=I suppose that a handful of those initially turned down might yet be offered a spot as they become available (as with those in Jenny's situation deciding to not race, or as a rider is lost to tragedy, like with Kemal). So maybe Llewelyn will yet ride the 2013 Dakar.[/QUOTE]

I was wondering the same.

ZequeArgentina · 09-13-2012, 05:50 AM

I tend to think the same.
Moreover with Euro crisis still on, some may not find the enought budget, and probable not get to Le Havre, the point is, would it be enought time to let others in?

too old · 09-14-2012, 08:49 PM

Some great info from Manuel

http://www.ladakar.com/2012/09/12/tu...pate-to-dakar/

The other route I suspect is to be selected to ride for or with one of the established teams, as they must have a "block booking" which therefore actually reduces the number of available entries - by 50 I would say, I.e. the elite riders - so not the easiest of second routes in

too old · 09-17-2012, 07:56 PM

Guys in he US - any news on Johnny Campbell this year after his wild passenger ride last year, 4 wheels or 2, or not at all?

catas · 09-18-2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by too old

Guys in he US - any news on Johnny Campbell this year after his wild passenger ride last year, 4 wheels or 2, or not at all?

2 red wheels...

too old · 09-18-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by catas

2 red wheels...

Hmmmmm - or wow, - his own or some new special ones

HogWild · 09-19-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by catas

2 red wheels...

Can't see what color these wheels are so hard to say, but Robby only needs two wheels to do his thing...

catas · 09-23-2012, 05:27 AM

robby is past... now it's time to help a Portuguese...

skamikazee · 09-23-2012, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by catas

robby is past... now it's time to help a Portuguese...

Indeed!
Couldn't be more hyped about it! Go Hélder "estrelinha" Rodrigues, time for you to become one of the Aliens.
Good luck to 'Speedy' Gonçalves on team Bianchi Prata, i bet you won't be stoping next sime you see Despres stuck....

Cheers

09-06-2012, 12:22 PM	#152
Deadly99 Fast and Far Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Merrickville, Canada Oddometer: 6,824	Tweet from Don Hattan says he is teaming up with Simon Pavey and his son and they will be riding Husqvarnas __________________ *www.GravelTravel.ca Canadas Source For Overland Routes* Tales From The Bivouac Rally Print Publications *TCAT Trans Canadian Adventure Trail 15, 000 km GPS route across Canada*

09-08-2012, 09:50 AM	#154
Bluebull2007 Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Lima, Perú Oddometer: 3,325	David Reeve, the first entrant from Zambia. Currently the south African boys and him are training this weekend in Namibia. His Facebook Page __________________ Racing Rallye Raid Dos Sertoes 2010 Ride report: LIVING THE DREAM - Racing 4,500km across Brazil. a n00b goes Rally racing- How to get into Rally RIFF RAFF 2011 - GO JONAH!

09-12-2012, 11:33 AM	#157
Deco Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Austin, TX Oddometer: 240	[QUOTE=I suppose that a handful of those initially turned down might yet be offered a spot as they become available (as with those in Jenny's situation deciding to not race, or as a rider is lost to tragedy, like with Kemal). So maybe Llewelyn will yet ride the 2013 Dakar.[/QUOTE] I was wondering the same. __________________

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09-06-2012, 10:10 AM	#151
ZequeArgentina Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2011 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Oddometer: 136	Today´s announcement: Franz Verhoeven to be part of the Yamaha Team Europe for 2013 & 2014. it was funny that Franz himself in twitter announced he was going to make an announcement today, and someone ask him if it was going to be in a Sherco. His answer: "For sure NOT. Today we announce our plans"

09-13-2012, 05:50 AM	#158
ZequeArgentina Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2011 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Oddometer: 136	I tend to think the same. Moreover with Euro crisis still on, some may not find the enought budget, and probable not get to Le Havre, the point is, would it be enought time to let others in?

09-14-2012, 08:49 PM	#159
too old Keen supporter Joined: Nov 2011 Location: Sandy waste Oddometer: 1,293	Some great info from Manuel http://www.ladakar.com/2012/09/12/tu...pate-to-dakar/ The other route I suspect is to be selected to ride for or with one of the established teams, as they must have a "block booking" which therefore actually reduces the number of available entries - by 50 I would say, I.e. the elite riders - so not the easiest of second routes in

09-17-2012, 07:56 PM	#160
too old Keen supporter Joined: Nov 2011 Location: Sandy waste Oddometer: 1,293	Guys in he US - any news on Johnny Campbell this year after his wild passenger ride last year, 4 wheels or 2, or not at all?

09-23-2012, 05:27 AM	#164
catas Orange rider Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Portugal Oddometer: 321	robby is past... now it's time to help a Portuguese...