Tough day for Gordon but still anyone's race Arica, Chile (January 11, 2012) - Stage 10 was the last stage in Chile for the competitors, and it would prove t...

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Comment by FayK on January 12, 2012 at 2:57am
Thank You, NIKAL! Can't believe Robby had such a horrible day! Hoping tomorrow is much better for him and he wins the stage!
Comment by NIKAL on January 12, 2012 at 2:37am

Fay, here you go!
Tough day for Gordon but still anyone's race
Arica, Chile (January 11, 2012) - Stage 10 was the last stage in Chile for the competitors, and it would prove to be a harsh one to Robby Gordon in the last 30km. Gordon started off the line in first, but he lost time early to the MINIs of Nani Roma and Stephane Peterhansel. After checkpoint 1, he was only 3 minutes back and had fought his way back by checkpoint 3, when he was only 30 seconds behind Peterhansel on the road. He was in third place, only 2 minutes behind. Gordon was poised to attack with the overall leader in his sight.

Unfortunate events would occur hindering his chances of repeating his stage win. Gordon would limp his SPEED Energy/Toyo Tires HUMMER across the finish line fourth after a big crash during the stage. For him only lose by 13 minutes is quite remarkable.

"About 30km from the finish, I was right on Peterhansel's tail and we were hitting the sentinel telling him we were there. After multiple times he wouldn't move over. We both missed a way point, and I tried my hardest to get around him. When I got in his dust, we had a big crash. Should have rolled the thing, but it blew the rear wheel off the truck as well as hurt the A-arm and transmission. Being down nearly 20 minutes is a lot, but we won't let that stop us. We'll work through the night to get the car ready for tomorrow. Anything can happen...they can have a bad day too." Gordon commented after moving to third in the overall standings.

With only four stages remaining in this year's edition of the Dakar Rally, it looks to be a three-man race with Peterhansel, Roma and Gordon fighting for the overall victory. It is still anyone's race.

Comment by FayK on January 12, 2012 at 1:42am
Where can I read the rest of the comment posted below the video? "and it would prove t....." Thanks!
Comment by Bob Ottwell on January 12, 2012 at 1:14am
Carry on! ATTACK
Comment by TOG on January 12, 2012 at 12:45am

cussing used in good context, fine by the PR crew

Comment by Hendricus on January 12, 2012 at 12:38am

@Brad, you just did, and it looks like the moderator approves too. But help an old man out. May have a definition for "the shit?"

Comment by Brad Pierce on January 12, 2012 at 12:27am

That video with horror sound was cool, but even better, those guys are the shit! Can I say that here?

Comment by jeff on January 12, 2012 at 12:10am
Its all Robby and Johnny from here on out go take it to them. You guys can do it Rg/Jc in for the win.Great pit crew
Comment by Hendricus on January 11, 2012 at 11:52pm

What a team! You guys have the whole car apart! Rock On! I smell a stage win a coming!

I love hearing about Robby's mental state and psychology today. There's no better place for heart-felt conversation and deep contemplation, then while laying on your back hooking up a transmission.

Comment by Wally Meier on January 11, 2012 at 11:47pm

After they get it back together I hope the hummer is "Right" RG needs that thing to be ON so he can just blast it! it would seem now is the time for balls to the walls the rest of the way.

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