Dakar 09 South America

Trollhole · 07-03-08, 08:00 AM

Interesting.

An extreme adventure between two oceans
The Dakar 2009 is off to discover a new continent, South America that offers unlimited possibilities to amateurs of wide open spaces. The round trip to Buenos Aires, via Valparaiso is a challenge in which the most enduring competitors will find their way and have the opportunity to distinguish themselves. With close to 6,000 kilometres of specials and difficulties scattered on the whole course, the battle for the title will remain wide open until the finish.

Please find below the distances run in altitude during the Dakar 2009 special stages:

from 1500 till 2000 meters : 610 kilometers
from 2000 till 2500 meters : 240 kilometers
from 2500 till 3000 meters : 70 kilometers
from 3000 till 3250 meters : 15 kilometers
On liaison, the Rally will pass at a maximal height of 4000 meters during 120 kilometers.

wob · 07-03-08, 09:46 AM

Does this replace the Paris-Dakar that was canceled last year due to terrorism threats?

Hilux · 07-03-08, 11:49 AM

....what would I do with $15k again???...

I'd love to go down there to watch them start and finish.

Trollhole · 07-03-08, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wob

Does this replace the Paris-Dakar that was canceled last year due to terrorism threats?

Yes.

srafj40 · 07-03-08, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trollhole

Yes.

Then it is not Dakar...

lt1fire · 07-03-08, 04:37 PM

Desert racing replaced with jungle racing... cool. I'd love to go watch my friends cousin worked on the support crew for the H3 team last year.... too bad it was canceled.

roscoFJ73 · 07-03-08, 08:57 PM

It should be on different continents each year, oz in 2010

Zimm · 07-04-08, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roscoFJ73

It should be on different continents each year, oz in 2010

now thats a friggin desert.

DanS HJ-45 · 07-04-08, 10:22 AM

I've spent some time climbing along that route. The road from Copiapo to Fiambala will be awesome to watch. It's high, it's steep, and it's also got some large salt plains, along with some very "switchback-y" roads.

Oh, and Flamingos and Vicunas.

I'm seriously thinking I should try to get down there next year to see it. Those guys will probably miss the Empanada house in Copiapo (they had like 100+ types of empanada when I was there, if it still exists).

For the record: the Atacama is desert. Very desert. These trucks will drive by a horse and cow that were mummified in the open air out there. Apparently they've been there for over 100 years, but they look like they died yesterday. Pretty awesome if you ask me.

It's as good a replacement for Dakar than they were probably going to find, maybe even better.

Dan

lt1fire · 07-06-08, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roscoFJ73

It should be on different continents each year, oz in 2010

Yeah well antartica in 2011

roscoFJ73 · 07-06-08, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanS HJ-45

For the record: the Atacama is desert. Very desert. These trucks will drive by a horse and cow that were mummified in the open air out there. Apparently they've been there for over 100 years, but they look like they died yesterday. Pretty awesome if you ask me.

Dan

They will look like regular roadkill after the rally has been through there

07-03-08, 08:00 AM	#1
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lt1fire IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Charlotte N.C. Posts: 622	Desert racing replaced with jungle racing... cool. I'd love to go watch my friends cousin worked on the support crew for the H3 team last year.... too bad it was canceled. __________________ 92 fj80: full 6 in slee lift, electric fans, 36" w/t custom sliders, custom front bumper

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07-04-08, 10:22 AM	#9
DanS HJ-45 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Albuquerque, NM TLCA# 17527 Posts: 773	I've spent some time climbing along that route. The road from Copiapo to Fiambala will be awesome to watch. It's high, it's steep, and it's also got some large salt plains, along with some very "switchback-y" roads. Oh, and Flamingos and Vicunas. I'm seriously thinking I should try to get down there next year to see it. Those guys will probably miss the Empanada house in Copiapo (they had like 100+ types of empanada when I was there, if it still exists). For the record: the Atacama is desert. Very desert. These trucks will drive by a horse and cow that were mummified in the open air out there. Apparently they've been there for over 100 years, but they look like they died yesterday. Pretty awesome if you ask me. It's as good a replacement for Dakar than they were probably going to find, maybe even better. Dan __________________ 1976 HJ-45 (needs restoration) http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj45-owners-...self-into.html 1991 "Faux-Lux"Pickup 4x4 2LT-E/R-150f http://forum.ih8mud.com/79-95-toyota...onversion.html "Dandelions. You see flowers in these weeds." --Five Iron Frenzy Rebuilt Aisin Hub Faces http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...hub-faces.html

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wob SUCKERS!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lounging on the Riviera Posts: 1,058	Does this replace the Paris-Dakar that was canceled last year due to terrorism threats?

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