I don't think you're "hogging" this thread at all (what a funny word!) but I welcome any and all conversation from those that have first-hand knowledge! It's something that 99% of us will never get to do, and I, for one, really enjoy hearing about all the stuff that doesn't make it to the official Dakar website or the TV coverage. I've sat through a few slide shows and Q & A sessions with Dakar finishers before and it never ceases to fascinate me. WoodsChick
As of now, our Husky rider is in 61st 51 079 VAN PELT (NLD) HONDA 04:56:07 00:48:28 52 093 SEEL (SWE) KTM 04:56:26 00:48:47 53 128 SERRADORI (FRA) BETA 04:56:37 00:48:58 54 200 ZEGERS CORREA (CHL) HONDA 04:57:03 00:49:24 55 032 CARILLON (FRA) KTM 04:57:54 00:50:15 56 103 MITI (ARG) YAMAHA 04:58:39 00:51:00 57 070 PROHENS (CHL) KTM 04:59:03 00:51:24 58 204 DESI (HUN) KTM 04:59:26 00:51:47 59 218 VILLY (FRA) YAMAHA 05:00:29 00:52:50 60 087 MEILLAT (FRA) KAWASAKI 05:00:52 00:53:13 61 138 VAN DER LAAN (NLD) HUSQVARNA 05:01:32 00:53:53 listed as 66th over all Unfortunately Jonah fell in this stage & hurt his wrist a bit. Hope he's okay & it's not too bad. Damn, Jonah's out, hand hurts too much, can't hold on to the handlebars. You gave them hell Jonah & showed you're a force to be respected.
Yes, a huge dissappointment for Street. He's had to have caught the eye of the factory with the rid he's put in. Overall this rALLY IS QUITE A RACE. wHEN i FIRST HEARD IT WAS MOVING CONTINENTS i THOUGHT THAT NOTHING COULD COMPARE TO aFRICA BUT THIS LOCATION HAS PROVED TO BE AWESOME. :smashpc: dAMN cAP LOCK!!!
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. The terrain is beautiful and looks to be quite challenging in spots. It's a bit bizarre, though, that the rallye is still called "Dakar" but I guess the name recognition is worth a lot in terms of money and panache. Kinda like, I dunno...I'm going to race the Suzuka 8 Hour...at Assen. Or the 24 Hours of Glen Helen at Hangtown. WoodsChick
How fast fortunes can change in racing. Bravo to Street for his great ride! I am now rooting for Fretigne on the WR450!! and always for Peterhansel in cars now.
Husky still in it & still moving up 60 067 DUICU (ROU) KTM 50:47:46 13:42:59 18:00 61 072 SNIJDERS (NLD) HONDA 50:50:42 13:45:55 62 097 ARNOULT (FRA) KTM 51:03:26 13:58:39 63 138 VAN DER LAAN (NLD) HUSQVARNA 51:03:59 13:59:12 12:00 64 218 VILLY (FRA) YAMAHA 51:05:02 14:00:15 65 197 PEDRERO GARCIA (ESP) KTM 51:17:11 14:12:24 02:38:00 66 140 LORMAND (FRA) YAMAHA 51:29:05 14:24:18 04:06:00 67 235 BOUNDS (GBR) KTM 51:35:06 14:30:19 68 093 SEEL (SWE) KTM 51:50:45 14:45:58 03:00
I missed the 2nd part - Jonah is completely out of the race? Any links to updates about him like a blog or something?
Don't know about a blog, but here's his team forum discussion http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=387838 page 19, post 282 is the first its mentioned that he's out of the rally. If you're ambitious, there's a monster Discussion here about the Rally http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=417706
Here is the official Dakar homepage... http://www.dakar.com/2009/DAK/LIVE/us/900/index.html And this site has some good interviews and stuff... http://www.france24.com/en/20081229...&mmtgglcnt=0&gclid=CM-W-OabipgCFRFWagodTxPT8w Sorry for the long link... WoodsChick
1 002 COMA (ESP) KTM 43:52:30 00:00:00 2 012 FRETIGNE (FRA) YAMAHA 45:17:20 01:24:50 3 001 DESPRES (FRA) KTM 45:23:41 01:31:11 03:00 59 235 BOUNDS (GBR) KTM 59:34:17 15:41:47 60 138 VAN DER LAAN (NLD) HUSQVARNA 59:44:37 15:52:07 12:00 61 165 JAKES (SVK) KTM 59:47:12 15:54:42 03:00:00 62 097 ARNOULT (FRA) KTM 59:52:34 16:00:04 63 067 DUICU (ROU) KTM 60:01:36 16:09:06 18:00 64 218 VILLY (FRA) YAMAHA 60:09:53 16:17:23 65 093 SEEL (SWE) KTM 60:16:07 16:23:37 Still moving up in the standings
Due to the last stage, I'm not sure of the exact reason, a whole lotta people got a 4 hr penalty. 73 126 PAVEY (AUS) BMW 73:04:54 25:13:24 15:00 78 093 SEEL (SWE) KTM 73:54:50 26:03:20 03:00 79 178 SCHIANO (FRA) SHERCO 74:14:25 26:22:55 04:00:00 80 199 SANCHEZ TAPIA (ESP) KTM 75:28:04 27:36:34 09:00 81 138 VAN DER LAAN (NLD) HUSQVARNA 75:36:39 27:45:09 07:12:00 But its still not as bad as Merkit. IIRC he got a 66 hr penalty 115 055 MERKIT (TUR) KTM 154:22:30 106:31:00 66:15:00
78 093 SEEL (SWE) KTM 78:50:19 28:23:29 04:26:00 79 138 VAN DER LAAN (NLD) HUSQVARNA 78:51:46 28:24:56 07:12:00 Looks like it must have been a tough stage, or they're in survival mode now & just want to reach the finish without any nasty surprises
Looks like the 31st Dakar is over. Final standings as of now 75 199 SANCHEZ TAPIA (ESP) KTM 81:13:20 28:58:47 09:00 76 093 SEEL (SWE) KTM 81:14:58 29:00:25 04:26:00 77 138 VAN DER LAAN (NLD) HUSQVARNA 81:19:46 29:05:13 07:12:00 78 123 VAN OLST (NLD) KTM 81:40:45 29:26:12 Another notch in the Husky belt. We're movin on up Big kudo's to Annie Seel, she had a big crash, broke the chin piece on her helmet, broke her nose, & continued. Big Congrats on Johan, you did Husky proud Here's to hoping there's many more Husky's in next year Dakar
Thanks for keeping us updated Ruffus! 235 bikes started, 113 finished. It looks to me like the Husky got #77, but really don't know how to navigate that site too well. http://www.dakar.com/2009/DAK/LIVE/us/1400/classement/CGM.html
Your right Dean, it keeps changing. I guess as they keep doing the math & any possible protest's against the penalty times, it'll keep changing for a few more days
