BUSTER Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 i am a big fan of dakar and would just love to try it some day!! $$$$$ is the problem,lol.. any other dreamers or fans of just watching? i look forward to it every january. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Definitely more interesting than hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 I was a big fan back in the 80's when I was still driving my bike. I'm not so sure about the move to South America for this years Dakar. I guess safety is the big issue. I always figured getting shot at was part of the challenge of the African race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbac31 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 I have been following this for years. Love it. I would love to run in it. Problem is I get lost going to the washroom. I would for sure not take a navigators role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSTER Posted January 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 what would you choose to drive? bike,quad,car,truck,buggy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 I wanna drive the big rescue truck with A/C and mini bar ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimace Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 BIKE All the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daplumma Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Love Dakar,wish they hadn't changed the coverage a few years ago.I like all of it.Too bad that whiner Robby Gordon is doing well.He will blow it in his own hot headed spoiled brat way soon enough.The scenery is kickass. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 I know as a rider for more than 25 years that I would need six months to finish. I hate gravel roads let alone sand dunes. My choice would be the BMW GS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krawler Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Im a huge fan too, been watching for years! One of my many dreams in life is to race in the dakar, likely wont happen unless i come across a lot of money. Id enter in the car category with my ZR2 Blazer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Dune buggy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daplumma Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 As far as the bikes go....KTM. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbac31 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Dune Buggy with extra roll bars. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 I wanna drive the big rescue truck with A/C and mini bar ! Ok ....You drive and I will pass you the drinks. I will ride shotgun. Literally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 I have met many of the top riders and drivers. They are some very professional people. THey really do look out for each other in what could be described as one of the most dangerous sports in the world. I have also eaten dinner with Juta Kleinschmidt. She is an amazing pilot and actually won Dakar back in 2001. I have also sat in a some of the best cars. I have great pictures I should share. Having lived in Abu Dhabi and Dubai for almost 8 years I got into offroading (both 4wd and bike) in the dunes quite a bit. I have watched the UAE desert challenge several times (that is where all the drivers compete), and have actually worked at and stayed over at the bivouac during the race. To see these guys attack unknown dunes and gatch roads at ridiculous speeds is truly a spectacle that I recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Ok ....You drive and I will pass you the drinks. I will ride shotgun. Literally Lets go... I've got nothing planned ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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