Dakar Hummer #300 - Looks offical Nasser Al-Attiyah is with Team Dakar USA

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/96669

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on December 8, 2011 at 11:20am

Just for conversation, Nikal posted this in May in the Planet Dakar group.
http://www.planetrobby.com/group/planetdakarracecentral/forum/topic...

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Permalink Reply by natron008 on December 8, 2011 at 9:23am

Wow. Didn't realize they are out of Dakar all-together. That should really open the door this year.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on December 8, 2011 at 10:28am

Is the BMW team still factory supported?

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on December 8, 2011 at 10:46am

Yes, though the Mini team (10 cars)

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on December 8, 2011 at 10:55am

If I recall correctly, the mini didn't perform th well last year. Of course, with former winner Peterhansel driving one anything could happen. I'm just happy Sainz isn't running this year...

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on December 8, 2011 at 11:15am

this year it is the factory effort. time will tell

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Permalink Reply by NIKAL on December 8, 2011 at 1:40pm

Hearing Johnny Cambell will be RG's navigator.

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Permalink Reply by TOG on December 8, 2011 at 1:47pm

yup

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Permalink Reply by 1splat on December 8, 2011 at 1:55pm

What, Kellon still in fireman training school.....STILL?

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Permalink Reply by will on December 9, 2011 at 12:18pm

Carlos Sainz on this years Dakar, translated and mangled by google-

Marc Martin - Do you think the struggle for victory in cars will be between Peterhansel and Roma? Carlos Sainz - most likely. MM- What can depend on that one is in front of another? CS-I think that the mechanical factor will be key . Who will have less mechanical problems have gained much. MM- Does this struggle with the current defending champion Nasser Al-Attiyah? CS- I think that Al-Attiyah could join Peter-Nani match depending on how you respond to your Hummer. MM - What about the recent addition of co-driver Lucas Cruz Al-Attiyah? CS- I think it's a good signing for both. MM- What is your forecast for the Dakar on a bike? CS- will be again a struggle between Coma and Despres, and what could be classified as an 'eternal grief' . MM- Who of those two think you have more options? CS- I trust much in Mark MM- In the truck Pep Vila finished 6 th in 2011. Have you set the bar too high? CS- Pep was a very great career in 2011 and with Iveco De Rooy team will do well . MM- Kamaz Are Unbeatable? CS- No, but they are far superior. MM- ¿ I lived Carlos Sainz 'no' to the Dakar 2012 Volkswagen? CS- was a disappointment for me, I always thought I could find a solution but in the end it was not possible . Anyway you have to respect the decision of the brand. MM- Was there the possibility of running the Dakar with another brand? CS- No. MM- Will he return to Carlos Sainz Dakar? CS- I would much, really. MM- Are you working to return in 2013? CS- still too early for that but I shut that door.