200 series prep for 2014 Dakar

[uzj100]

That is an autobody 200. An actual race truck. That is so classic and goes along with the theme of everyone helping everyone else in rally raid.

http://speedenergy.com/speed/2014-dakar-rally-robby-gordon-stage-2-recap/

 

[OGBeno]

That is not one of the TAB 200's.

 

[r3run33]

the 2 auto body land cruiser's are #344 and 345; this cruiser that pulled Gordon was# 390. Could not find any info on them so I thought it may be a support/chase truck.

 

[uzj100]

Great eyes. Completely saw the colors and thought it was an auotbody truck.

The hummer was vapor locking.

The NBC sn daily update show had a just a bit of video of the assistance in the stage 2 show.

Found this info on 390.

 

[OGBeno]

I personally love seeing Robbie Gordon have troubles on the course.

He is ruthless, has no concern for other drivers and selfish.

And seeing a Hummer with troubles is fun too.



Go Team Autobody.

 

[uzj100]

Agreed. Every word out if his mouth is an excuse. I think the saying is "shut up and drive"

Also, how in the heck can you have basic fuel issues? So unprepared. Almost strange that his team is that unprepared.

If he would be humble, the issues / excuses would almost be bearable. Almost.

 

[elkaholic]

Agreed X2. He comes across as an arrogant a--. Even in NASCAR which is filled with 'em ....

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[r3run33]

don't know to much of the other driver called ballistic). I seen his youtube vids of the jumps and stuff. He was definitely put in his place by the dakar race! He said Baja is way more difficult with the racers and terrain. I know Baja is tuff but this race is a compilation of everything street/ sand/ rocks/ dirt etc.

 

[OGBeno]

Gibon's #2 rig got substantial damage on the hood and front clip. Pretty knarly. But it's trucking along.

Today is a rest day so I can guarantee the mechanics are plugging away.

They probably overnighted a new headlight assy/grille/hood.

Overall, Mitsuhashi is in #22 for the entire race. That's pretty impressive.

 

[uzj100]

Baja 1000? Really Robby? This is the Baja 5000+. So funny.

 

[r3run33]

some pics of damage

 

[r3run33]

beno I get updates from Jun thru Facebook but they are in Japanese after translation I thought he was the one who had the crash not Gibon? Can't tell from pic who it is.

 

[r3run33]

wow 2 people dies in one of the last stages; bummer