All Discussions Tagged 'dakar' - Planet Robby2024-03-28T08:46:29Zhttp://www.planetrobby.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=dakar&feed=yes&xn_auth=no2024 DAKARtag:www.planetrobby.com,2023-11-24:2181693:Topic:9349382023-11-24T14:59:18.609ZMike Kenyonhttp://www.planetrobby.com/profile/MikeKenyon
<p>January 5th-19th, 2024 100% Saudi Arabia<br></br> <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12300410671?profile=original" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12300410671?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="700"></img></a></p>
<p>Robby Gordon will NOT be competing.</p>
<p>Saudi Arabia is +8 hours on Eastern Time / +11 on the West Coast.</p>
<p>January 5th, the Rally Raid starts in Alula, Saudi Arabia and races South East before racing to the North to the city of Yanbu.</p>
<p>More info as more info becomes available.<br></br> All DAKAR postings will…</p>
<p>January 5th-19th, 2024 100% Saudi Arabia<br/> <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12300410671?profile=original" target="_blank"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12300410671?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="700" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p>Robby Gordon will NOT be competing.</p>
<p>Saudi Arabia is +8 hours on Eastern Time / +11 on the West Coast.</p>
<p>January 5th, the Rally Raid starts in Alula, Saudi Arabia and races South East before racing to the North to the city of Yanbu.</p>
<p>More info as more info becomes available.<br/> All DAKAR postings will be in this thread.<br/> dakar.com<br/>
and #dakar2024 on YouTube for tagged content</p> 2023 DAKARtag:www.planetrobby.com,2022-11-22:2181693:Topic:9292722022-11-22T19:31:24.047ZMike Kenyonhttp://www.planetrobby.com/profile/MikeKenyon
<p>December 31st- January 15th 2023 100% Saudi Arabia<br></br> <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10889668473?profile=original" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10889668473?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="700"></img></a> <br></br> Robby Gordon will NOT be competing.<br></br> <br></br>
Saudi Arabia is +8 hours on Eastern Time / +11 on the West Coast.<br></br>
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December 31st, the Rally Raid starts in Sea Camp, Saudi Arabia and races North than South East before racing to North to the city of Dammam.</p>
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<p>More info as more info becomes…</p>
<p>December 31st- January 15th 2023 100% Saudi Arabia<br/> <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10889668473?profile=original" target="_blank"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10889668473?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="700" class="align-full"/></a><br/> Robby Gordon will NOT be competing.<br/>
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Saudi Arabia is +8 hours on Eastern Time / +11 on the West Coast.<br/>
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December 31st, the Rally Raid starts in Sea Camp, Saudi Arabia and races North than South East before racing to North to the city of Dammam.</p>
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<p>More info as more info becomes available.<br/> All DAKAR postings will be in this thread.</p> The No Robby Effecttag:www.planetrobby.com,2017-01-04:2181693:Topic:7967072017-01-04T16:51:13.236ZWJMhttp://www.planetrobby.com/profile/wjm
<p>The numbers speak for themselves.<br></br> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2060009295?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2060009295?profile=original" width="590"></img></a> <br></br> And also over at RDC<br></br>
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<p>This is a huge decline in website traffic which also brings the economic impact of reduced ad impressions, clicks, etc. And I'm sure this isn't limited to PR and…</p>
<p>The numbers speak for themselves.<br/> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2060009295?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2060009295?profile=original" width="590" class="align-full"/></a><br/>
And also over at RDC<br/>
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<p>This is a huge decline in website traffic which also brings the economic impact of reduced ad impressions, clicks, etc. And I'm sure this isn't limited to PR and RDC.</p> Robby Talking Dakar 2016 On the Down & Dirty Radio Showtag:www.planetrobby.com,2015-12-14:2181693:Topic:7688432015-12-14T04:40:20.212ZJim Beaverhttp://www.planetrobby.com/profile/JimBeaver
<p>Hey Guys!</p>
<p>Hope all is well. Just a heads up that I will have Robby as my guest on the Down & Dirty Radio Show tomorrow (Monday the 13th) at 9:05 AM Pacific to talk Dakar 2016, SST, and his 2016 plans. The live tune in link is below, but if you miss it live you will be able to catch the interview at the link anytime after we go off air. Any specific questions you want asked, be sure and tweet me @JimBeaver15…</p>
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<p>Hey Guys!</p>
<p>Hope all is well. Just a heads up that I will have Robby as my guest on the Down & Dirty Radio Show tomorrow (Monday the 13th) at 9:05 AM Pacific to talk Dakar 2016, SST, and his 2016 plans. The live tune in link is below, but if you miss it live you will be able to catch the interview at the link anytime after we go off air. Any specific questions you want asked, be sure and tweet me @JimBeaver15</p>
<p><a href="http://www.downanddirtyshow.com/gordon-cottew/">http://www.downanddirtyshow.com/gordon-cottew/</a></p> Keep the Gordini in South America?tag:www.planetrobby.com,2015-01-06:2181693:Topic:7432762015-01-06T04:42:32.255ZKevin Uriehttp://www.planetrobby.com/profile/Kevin
<p>I know it is early for this, but that is the sort of guy I am. I know RG will win stages here on out, but his goal is to win the Dakar not stages.</p>
<p>What do you guys think about RG keeping the Gordini in SA for more testing after the race? Heck maybe until next years Dakar? Maybe move some of RGM down there?</p>
<p>I am no race guru or geography buff, but I am rather sure nowhere in the US will give you 6,000 ft of elevation and 130+ temps at the same time. Why not keep the Gordini down…</p>
<p>I know it is early for this, but that is the sort of guy I am. I know RG will win stages here on out, but his goal is to win the Dakar not stages.</p>
<p>What do you guys think about RG keeping the Gordini in SA for more testing after the race? Heck maybe until next years Dakar? Maybe move some of RGM down there?</p>
<p>I am no race guru or geography buff, but I am rather sure nowhere in the US will give you 6,000 ft of elevation and 130+ temps at the same time. Why not keep the Gordini down there for some more testing in high altitude and beat the thing ever which way?</p>
<p>Think about it - <br/> - The people love him. He probably has more fans down there then up here. This could lead to<br/>
-- additional sponsorship<br/>
--appearance fees <br/>
-- media coverage<br/>
-- a better Gordini and better chance to win the race</p>
<p>Heck partner with a local media company down there and do a reality show to find someone to drive Gordini #2 or #3. Would be similar to Nissan Driving Academy. NDA drivers have done very well their first year, and really RG just needs a water carrier anyway and the sponsorship that would come with the show.</p>
<p>You could also have a SST race in one of their big soccer stadiums and I bet you would fill the place.</p>
<p>I love RG, but really think if he wants to win before he gets too old and make $ at the same time he needs to move to capitalize on where the money is for him and that is in SA.</p>
<p>In the meantime I'll continue to cheer him on and watch this rebel cause trouble. <br/> -</p> Robby's Dakar stats 2005 to 2013tag:www.planetrobby.com,2014-01-04:2181693:Topic:6967902014-01-04T23:40:46.777ZMark Reeveshttp://www.planetrobby.com/profile/MarkReeves
<p>I've managed to put together some stats of Robby's stage results on Dakar from 2005 to 2013 which are in the attachment. Just 2 stage results from 2005 missing (both outside top 20). This shows the progression Robby has made with the Hummer programme over the years. I am counting his 2012 Dakar stage results post ASO exclusion (F#@k them), as far as I am concerned Robby earned those results fair and square. I hope Robby can add some great results in the new HST Gordini world!</p>
<p>I've managed to put together some stats of Robby's stage results on Dakar from 2005 to 2013 which are in the attachment. Just 2 stage results from 2005 missing (both outside top 20). This shows the progression Robby has made with the Hummer programme over the years. I am counting his 2012 Dakar stage results post ASO exclusion (F#@k them), as far as I am concerned Robby earned those results fair and square. I hope Robby can add some great results in the new HST Gordini world!</p> The Hummer has a new hometag:www.planetrobby.com,2013-03-17:2181693:Topic:6547882013-03-17T23:52:36.836ZWJMhttp://www.planetrobby.com/profile/wjm
<p>Do you remember during Dakar Robby making it known that the Hummer team was for sale? Well, I talked to a couple buddies that work in Dubai who know people with <a href="http://www.yazeedracing.com/" target="_blank">Yazeed Racing</a>. Yazeed Al-Rahji, a experienced rally driver and team owner, has purchased a hummer.They have announced on their Facebook about running the Hail Rally in the new Hummer.…</p>
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<p>Do you remember during Dakar Robby making it known that the Hummer team was for sale? Well, I talked to a couple buddies that work in Dubai who know people with <a href="http://www.yazeedracing.com/" target="_blank">Yazeed Racing</a>. Yazeed Al-Rahji, a experienced rally driver and team owner, has purchased a hummer.They have announced on their Facebook about running the Hail Rally in the new Hummer.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2060005742?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2060005742?profile=original" class="align-full" width="612"/></a></p> Johnny Campbell returns to Dakar with official Honda bike deal.tag:www.planetrobby.com,2012-10-24:2181693:Topic:6123022012-10-24T16:57:08.036ZMark Reeveshttp://www.planetrobby.com/profile/MarkReeves
<p>Looks like Johnny has got himself a good deal for Dakar Rally 2013. So, who's up for Robby's co-driver slot?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2013/us/out-of-race/news-2013.html">http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2013/us/out-of-race/news-2013.html</a></p>
<p>Looks like Johnny has got himself a good deal for Dakar Rally 2013. So, who's up for Robby's co-driver slot?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2013/us/out-of-race/news-2013.html">http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2013/us/out-of-race/news-2013.html</a></p> Versus TV is gone. Does this mean my Dakar Rally fix is at risk?tag:www.planetrobby.com,2011-11-25:2181693:Topic:5294962011-11-25T17:49:22.970ZPaul Evanshttp://www.planetrobby.com/profile/PaulEvans
<p>Versus just anounced that as of Jan 2 2012 they will be no more. NBC Sports will take them over. Anyone know if they will still cover the Dakar? Altho the coverage was very limited, I still looked forward to coming home each day and watching Dakar coverage on the 52" lcd big screen. Here's the anouncement from there FaceBook page: <br></br>.<br></br>Comcast, the owner of Versus, acquired a majority stake in NBC Universal in 2011. As a result of the merger, the operations of all of Comcast's national…</p>
<p>Versus just anounced that as of Jan 2 2012 they will be no more. NBC Sports will take them over. Anyone know if they will still cover the Dakar? Altho the coverage was very limited, I still looked forward to coming home each day and watching Dakar coverage on the 52" lcd big screen. Here's the anouncement from there FaceBook page: <br/>.<br/>Comcast, the owner of Versus, acquired a majority stake in NBC Universal in 2011. As a result of the merger, the operations of all of Comcast's national sports networks were folded into the NBC Sports division. As a further result of its new synergy, Versus will be re-launched as the NBC Sports Network on January 2, 2012.</p> 2011 Dakar Rally – Battle of the Energy Drinkstag:www.planetrobby.com,2010-12-30:2181693:Topic:3729842010-12-30T23:47:04.304ZWJMhttp://www.planetrobby.com/profile/wjm
<p style="text-align: center;"><small><strong><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Road & Track</span></strong><br></br><span class="font-size-1" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">December 30, 2010 by John Rettie</span></small></p>
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<p>On New Year’s Day the first motorsport event of the year, and some would say the biggest,…</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><small><strong><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Road & Track</span></strong><br/><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="font-size-1">December 30, 2010 by John Rettie</span></small></p>
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<p>On New Year’s Day the first motorsport event of the year, and some would say the biggest, baddest one for the whole year, gets under way in Buenos Aires. It’s the 33rd Dakar Rally and the third time its taken place in South America after being chased out of Africa by <span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">terrorist threats.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The 16-day event will take some 430 competitors on or in 183 motorcycles, 33 quads, 146 cars and 68 trucks (real big trucks, not pickup trucks) across 6,000 miles of varied terrain in Argentina and Chile. The toughest part of the event will be the six days spent in the Atacama Desert after crossing the Andes at 16,000 ft on the way into Chile.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Volkswagen, which has won the event the past two years, returns with four Race Touaregs sponsored by Red Bull. Mark Miller, from Arizona, is gunning for his first overall win. He came really close in 2009 when he finished second.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The X-raid team, with six BMW X3s and one Mini, is the biggest threat for Volkswagen. The team is sponsored by Monster Energy.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Robby Gordon also returns for his sixth attempt at winning the challenging event in his Hummer sponsored by Speed Energy. He finished third in the 2009 event and was on the podium alongside Mark Miller. A second Hummer is being driven by Eliseo Salazar, the Chilean who raced with Gordon on the same team in the Indy 500 race back in 2001.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">All the pre-race testing has been down. The navigators, who are as crucial to a win as the drivers, are just beginning to get limited information about where the route will take them.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The Versus Channel will be showing a 30-minute recap up of each day’s stage. If you can’t wait for the TV show you can follow the event, pretty much in real time, on <a href="http://www.dakar.com/" target="_blank">www.dakar.com</a>, <a href="http://www.volkswagen-motorsport.com/" target="_blank">www.volkswagen-motorsport.com</a>, <a href="http://www.x-raid.de/" target="_blank">www.x-raid.de</a> and <a href="../../" target="_blank">www.planetrobby.com</a>.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><a href="http://blog.roadandtrack.com/2011-dakar-rally-%E2%80%93-battle-of-the-energy-drinks/" target="_blank">Article Link</a></strong><br/></span></p>