Dakar 2012 - Official Event Coverage - THANK YOU all Lurkers and Posters!!

Discussion in 'Racing' started by doyle, Dec 30, 2011.

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  1. Deadly99, Dec 30, 2011
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    Just so I get registered, no chance of an F5 podium finish this year.



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  2. Brodovitch, Dec 30, 2011
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    priceless info
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  3. Hayduke, Dec 30, 2011
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  4. Brimstone, Dec 30, 2011
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    Well, I was originally planning on taking the first two weeks of Jan off this year to follow properly, but work took care of that... Planning on joining in the wee hours as much as I can though! Wish I could be down there shooting photos and video. Need to get on that for next year... I'm sure you wouldn't mind a fellow Canuck experienced in photography and video no? :evil
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  5. cvlighthouse, Dec 30, 2011
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    cvlighthouse keep it in your pants!

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  6. skibum69, Dec 30, 2011
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    Hayduke, I'm still waiting for my shirt?
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  7. troy safari carpente, Dec 30, 2011
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    I think Dakar "south america" has got a lot of potential for the coming years...

    for the folks who think the event is going "home"... don't book any tickets to Africa just yet... :wink:
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  8. Hayduke, Dec 30, 2011
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    The GIANT symbol in the background (and small on the jacket) of this years shirt is just for you!

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  9. MODNROD, Dec 30, 2011
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  10. Stagehand, Dec 30, 2011
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  11. Bluebull2007, Dec 30, 2011
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    Both those pics had me spew beer all over my keyboard, especially this one. :photog
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  12. Bluebull2007, Dec 30, 2011
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    Its been rumored for a while now that Bolivia would be included in the mix in 2013, and the Peru will be left out. I think that will change after this years Peru experience. I'm predicting 4 countries Argentina, into Bolivia into Peru in to Chile to finish at Valpariso.

    I Don't think we will see Brazil for a while yet.
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  13. biggles0449, Dec 30, 2011
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    biggles0449 Been here awhile

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    Well... it seems luck is going against alot of the entrants for this years' Dakar. Bikes going to wrong countries [Quinn Cody], Bikes not being shipped to final destiniation [South Africans], and now to add to the list.. Dakar Team GB had their villa broken into, whilst at scrutineering.

    Laptops, helmet cams, knee braces, boots, riding kit, laptops.. the lot. Sounds bloody awful, really hope they have some way of finding a solution.

    If anyone has any contacts in the area that are able to assist with locating equipment that can act as a replacement, please reply or PM so I can forward any info.

    Appreciate any help that can be offered

    Ben
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  14. ArthDuro, Dec 30, 2011
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    Me too. I am pretty sure Brasil will be out for a while mainly because of the dos sertoes deal.

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  15. skibum69, Dec 30, 2011
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    ok, I didn't think subtlety was your forté but that's pretty good, I guess that means I have to order one now doesn't it? I guess I'll let you drop over for a beer now:wink:

    good thing I didn't read that 10 minutes ago:lol3
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  16. ArthDuro, Dec 30, 2011
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    Jacket? PM me the info pls.

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  17. Hayduke, Dec 30, 2011
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    :lol3 On the rider's jacket on the design, I mean.
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  18. Dread Pendragon, Dec 30, 2011
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    Quote from Troy Safari Carpenter
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  19. Brimstone, Dec 30, 2011
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  20. vander, Dec 30, 2011
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    I dont know how ASO calls that. In sailing this would be a DNC or DNS.
    _____________________________________________________________________________________________
    A3 ABBREVIATIONS FOR SCORING RECORDS

    These abbreviations are recommended for recording the circumstances that determine a score:

    DNC Did not come to the starting area
    DNS Did not start
    OCS On the course side of the starting line and failed to comply with rule 29.1 or rule 30.1
    DNF Did not finish
    RET Retired after finishing
    DSQ Disqualified
    DND Disqualification not discardable because of rule A1.3
    RDG Redress given
    ZPG Z flag penalty given
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