2013 Dakar - go the Aussies !! - Page 10

KASUYAHO · 01-04-2013, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SafariBerg

I would like to see him do well........

BOOTLACE · 01-04-2013, 03:07 AM

Fantastic. thanx heaps to all involved in keeping these pix and info flowing. WE CARE!

Tiggs · 01-04-2013, 03:34 AM

Go the Aussies!! Well done for getting there. I hope you all do really well but most importantly that you all come home safe after having the time of your lives!

SafariBerg · 01-04-2013, 11:26 AM

Yes it would be greatly appreciated if you did let HSE know that you support Grabbo in his 2013 Dakar assault, without them as primary sponsor in addition to KTM Australia he would not be here about to kick off tomorrow.
It is HSE´s continued support that made it happen....

http://www.hsegroup.com.au/

Drop an email to Colin Ross at HSE and let him know what a legend he is for setting Grabbo up to show the world what he can do..............that way we can all make sure Grabbo gets back to Dakar for 2014

TexOz · 01-04-2013, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SafariBerg

Drop an email to Colin Ross at HSE and let him know what a legend he is for setting Grabbo up to show the world what he can do..............that way we can all make sure Grabbo gets back to Dakar for 2014

....

... e-mail sent !!

MacMan · 01-04-2013, 04:01 PM

While you're at it, you can post messages of support to the GHR boys here. They'd love to hear from all of you.

pRICK · 01-04-2013, 04:18 PM

Can someone post a list of riders and all of their sponsors? If I can support them I certainly will.

Rick

Sylvia · 01-04-2013, 05:37 PM

I do believe our boys have a great shot at making it in the top 10. Just need some luck to fall their way.

All the best boys.

MacMan · 01-04-2013, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pRICK

Can someone post a list of riders and all of their sponsors? If I can support them I certainly will.

Rick

Howdy Rick.

You can see a list of sponsors for GHR down the right hand side of the website.

Hoots · 01-04-2013, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacMan

Howdy Rick.

You can see a list of sponsors for GHR down the right hand side of the website.

There's a complete list of competitors and country of origin on the Dakar 2013 website:

http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2013/us/r...ist-bikes.html

Click on each one and you'll get a brief bio (a bit less brief in the case of Cyril), as well as details about bike and sponsors.

FWIW, the Red Bull site is very nice: http://www.redbull.com/en/motorsport...lly-dakar-2013

Good interviews and vids - some of the footage is pretty spectacular ...

SafariBerg · 01-04-2013, 08:32 PM

Riders briefing..................thats the last step to the start tomorrow, only 1 sleep to go !!!

Day 1 start list..........8:04 enter parc ferme, load up roadbook scroll and re-connect the Iritrack, 8:44am depart parc ferme, then its off to the ceremonial start podium and a 260km transport section to Pisco where we have a 12km prologue stage, Ben should be back in the bivouac relaxing by just after lunch time !

MacMan · 01-04-2013, 09:58 PM

New pics from over there.

Dakar 2013: Pictures from Lima

Time for some more pictures from Lima.

The boys hired a driver for two hour tour, visiting the start area and scrutineering zone just to get their bearings. Historical sites tell part of the the story of Lima. There are some grand old buildings but plenty not so grand also. The GHR bivouac in Lima was quite comfortable. Instead of camping in a foot of dust with everyone else they took over the whole Melia Lima hotel. Management arranged a photo shoot for themselves , the underground carpark was the comandeered as pits and whenever the truck needed space all the other teams had to move their cars.

Simon, Pete, Rob, Todd and Jake playing tourists at what will be the starting point of the Dakar.

Lima: architecture old and new.

Lima: one hell of a view down the coast!

Lima: colonial architecture in a city of nearly 9 million people.

Lima: colonial cityscapes.

Lima: three people in this tiny taxi.

Lima: when you have a race truck you need a good tow vehicle.

Lima: not a good start for this competitor.

Lima: home away from home.

Lima: the boys out and about.

Lima: getting to know the local police, for good reasons.

Lima: main road to the warehouse holding the team container and air freighted bikes.

Lima: where to park the new GHR truck? Out the front of course.

Lima: the crew have been eating well courtesy of the local pasta house, and yes it is fresh.

Lima: but some habits die hard. The ubiquitous golden arches.

Lima: GHR reserved parking and hotel management.

Lima: the Dakar crew briefing. Hard work but someone has to do it.

Lima: the night before Dakar! Glen, Brett, Todd, Paul, a charitable local and Warren.

After the riders briefing there was total chaos. No taxis could be found. What do you do but pull over a local and give them some team stickers and a bit of cash. He did it just to help out and pulled of some radical moves in grid lock traffic including a u-turn across six lanes of traffic to deliver the boys home to the Melia. Just an example of the atmosphere over here.

waldecker · 01-05-2013, 12:45 AM

Great to get all the pre race updates from the Aussie competitors- but very little info re Rod Fagotters preparations. What team is he actually with? Or does he run his own gig?
I know a lot of people here think that he might be a bit down on raw speed compared to the more fancied Aussie riders but given his experience and attitude he has every chance to do very well- finishing best placed Aussie even?
Would be nice to read a bit more about him here.
Cheers waldecker

scobes · 01-05-2013, 11:22 AM

Prologue
33 t smith
44 fishy
46 grabham
49 troy
58 warren
63 rod

bend27 · 01-05-2013, 12:17 PM

Dakar on Eurosport 09.00 this morning for those lucky enough to have pay tv.

01-04-2013, 03:07 AM	#137
BOOTLACE Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Methane Central..(Sth Gippsland) Oddometer: 2,774	Fantastic. thanx heaps to all involved in keeping these pix and info flowing. WE CARE! __________________ bootlace

01-04-2013, 03:34 AM	#138
Tiggs Dreamin of Adventure Joined: Mar 2008 Location: North Brisbane Oddometer: 248	Go the aussies!!! Go the Aussies!! Well done for getting there. I hope you all do really well but most importantly that you all come home safe after having the time of your lives! __________________ Riding is all about the FREEDOM! 2011 Strom 650 2007 KLE500 Project

01-04-2013, 11:26 AM	#139
SafariBerg ^OP Oz Safari Addict Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Perth Australia Oddometer: 2,802	Grabbo´s sponsors Yes it would be greatly appreciated if you did let HSE know that you support Grabbo in his 2013 Dakar assault, without them as primary sponsor in addition to KTM Australia he would not be here about to kick off tomorrow. It is HSE´s continued support that made it happen.... http://www.hsegroup.com.au/ Drop an email to Colin Ross at HSE and let him know what a legend he is for setting Grabbo up to show the world what he can do..............that way we can all make sure Grabbo gets back to Dakar for 2014 __________________ 2013 Husaberg FE501 2012 Arctic Cat Wildcat 1000 Rallye

01-04-2013, 05:37 PM	#143
Sylvia vir sapit qui pauca loqui Joined: May 2006 Location: taking pics Oddometer: 2,773	I do believe our boys have a great shot at making it in the top 10. Just need some luck to fall their way. All the best boys. __________________ Slightly Orange

01-04-2013, 08:32 PM	#146
SafariBerg ^OP Oz Safari Addict Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Perth Australia Oddometer: 2,802	Riders briefing..................thats the last step to the start tomorrow, only 1 sleep to go !!! Day 1 start list..........8:04 enter parc ferme, load up roadbook scroll and re-connect the Iritrack, 8:44am depart parc ferme, then its off to the ceremonial start podium and a 260km transport section to Pisco where we have a 12km prologue stage, Ben should be back in the bivouac relaxing by just after lunch time ! __________________ 2013 Husaberg FE501 2012 Arctic Cat Wildcat 1000 Rallye

01-04-2013, 04:01 PM	#141
MacMan Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Oddometer: 568	While you're at it, you can post messages of support to the GHR boys here. They'd love to hear from all of you.

01-04-2013, 04:18 PM	#142
pRICK Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Pilbara Oddometer: 316	Can someone post a list of riders and all of their sponsors? If I can support them I certainly will. Rick

01-04-2013, 09:58 PM	#147
MacMan Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Oddometer: 568	New pics from over there. Dakar 2013: Pictures from Lima Time for some more pictures from Lima. The boys hired a driver for two hour tour, visiting the start area and scrutineering zone just to get their bearings. Historical sites tell part of the the story of Lima. There are some grand old buildings but plenty not so grand also. The GHR bivouac in Lima was quite comfortable. Instead of camping in a foot of dust with everyone else they took over the whole Melia Lima hotel. Management arranged a photo shoot for themselves , the underground carpark was the comandeered as pits and whenever the truck needed space all the other teams had to move their cars. Simon, Pete, Rob, Todd and Jake playing tourists at what will be the starting point of the Dakar. Lima: architecture old and new. Lima: one hell of a view down the coast! Lima: colonial architecture in a city of nearly 9 million people. Lima: colonial cityscapes. Lima: colonial cityscapes. Lima: three people in this tiny taxi. Lima: three people in this tiny taxi. Lima: when you have a race truck you need a good tow vehicle. Lima: not a good start for this competitor. Lima: home away from home. Lima: the boys out and about. Lima: getting to know the local police, for good reasons. Lima: main road to the warehouse holding the team container and air freighted bikes. Lima: where to park the new GHR truck? Out the front of course. Lima: the crew have been eating well courtesy of the local pasta house, and yes it is fresh. Lima: but some habits die hard. The ubiquitous golden arches. Lima: GHR reserved parking and hotel management. Lima: the Dakar crew briefing. Hard work but someone has to do it. Lima: the night before Dakar! Glen, Brett, Todd, Paul, a charitable local and Warren. After the riders briefing there was total chaos. No taxis could be found. What do you do but pull over a local and give them some team stickers and a bit of cash. He did it just to help out and pulled of some radical moves in grid lock traffic including a u-turn across six lanes of traffic to deliver the boys home to the Melia. Just an example of the atmosphere over here.

01-05-2013, 12:45 AM	#148
waldecker Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Central West NSW Oddometer: 83	What about Rocket Rod? Great to get all the pre race updates from the Aussie competitors- but very little info re Rod Fagotters preparations. What team is he actually with? Or does he run his own gig? I know a lot of people here think that he might be a bit down on raw speed compared to the more fancied Aussie riders but given his experience and attitude he has every chance to do very well- finishing best placed Aussie even? Would be nice to read a bit more about him here. Cheers waldecker

01-05-2013, 11:22 AM	#149
scobes Adventurer Joined: Dec 2010 Oddometer: 88	Prologue 33 t smith 44 fishy 46 grabham 49 troy 58 warren 63 rod

01-05-2013, 12:17 PM	#150
bend27 Aprentice Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Location: Melbourne Oddometer: 1,057	Dakar on Eurosport 09.00 this morning for those lucky enough to have pay tv.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: .
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode