2015 DAKAR plan in the works?

Here's some interesting info regarding the 2015 DAKAR.
http://www.elmartilloracing.com/blogs/el-martillo-racing-and-robby-...

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Permalink Reply by Turtle7 on February 28, 2014 at 1:49pm

The Chrysler - Fiat group have a bunch of great engines from which to chose. You got the 'Hemi, Viper, Ferrari, Maserati, and whole bunch more. Plus all the racy Italian brands are looking at performance SUV's. So who wouldn't like to see RG driving a Maserati SUV against the Mini's.

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on February 28, 2014 at 3:37pm

FCA may have nifty engines.But, in production form are they?
1-Dry Sump oil system
2-FIA homologated
3-if gasoline,how close to 4in bore/ 4in stroke

IMO, the last go around with Chrysler, was not a good experience for Robby.F-them
Never rule out anything in racing. I bet a beer Robby's DAKAR program will never have anything to do with FCA.

Permalink Reply by pdxracefan on February 28, 2014 at 4:59pm

I won't touch that bet.

Permalink Reply by Bruce Smith on February 28, 2014 at 5:22pm

+1

Permalink Reply by J.R. Sands on February 28, 2014 at 9:44am
IMO, if this is true it's a great option.
Permalink Reply by J.R. Sands on February 28, 2014 at 9:47am
What we should be doing is the research on this group and how viable they are. I'm guessing but RG probably wouldn't be looking at this unless it was a good deal for him .
Permalink Reply by mj on February 28, 2014 at 4:51pm
Here ya go
http://www.elmartilloracing.com/


As you'll see they aint hobbyist
Permalink Reply by Bruce Smith on February 28, 2014 at 5:26pm

As I said first thing this morning:

No. Nothing more than hobby racers to me, sorry. They built a huge race car that won't ever get the job done and finish well in Dakar. Two-co drivers in the car? Seriously? That spells racing for fun to me. I know they finished Dakar. BFD. Weren't they like a full day and a half back?

I just can't view their effort in the 2014 Dakar is a serious effort to win the race. Maybe they want to step up and buy a second HST, leave the second co-driver in the pits this time, and be real racers? Robby teaming with them and the way they did things this year would only hurt him.

Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on February 28, 2014 at 9:55am

Maybe he just went to go fishing and hang out in Mexico. Wish I was in Mexico fishing instead of BFE freezing...

Permalink Reply by ScottM on February 28, 2014 at 11:19am

i think this could be more about logistics and support. and more speed sponsorship is always good. maybe a gordini sold?

Permalink Reply by Paul Cang on February 28, 2014 at 5:37pm
Here is the bottom line. Robby needs to form a 3-4 car team. The team must be formed
For one purpose for Robby to win the championship. The team has to be follow orders and it's whole purpose is for Robby to come in first. This is going to cost about 1.5 to 2 million per team per car. Robby is a great racer but in a time where large teams dominant you need to be a large team
Permalink Reply by Bruce Smith on February 28, 2014 at 11:03pm

Never going to happen.

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