Aussie in the lead at DAKAR rally

[bob10]

I know I've seen this thread here, but I can't find it. So-

Dakar Rally: Australian Toby Price extends overall lead over 35 minutes after stage 11 - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-15/aussie-toby-price-nearing-dakar-rally-victory-after-stage-11/7090294)

[crash]

I think this is his 2nd attempt at the Dakar - he was 3rd last year. Will have to see what happens on the last stage. With a 30 minute lead he can afford to take it a bit easy. Unfortunately one mechanical problem or a fall could stop him - hope that does not happen.

[shanegtr]

Regardless of how big the lead, the Dakar is never won until the final stage. Im certainly hoping Toby takes it out this year. Actually great to see any aussie in the top 10 IMHO.

[rick130]

He's tough, he won the Finke this year after breaking his right ankle and foot prior to the race.

[bob10]

He also came back the day after splitting a testical, and finished a race.

No Cookies | The Courier Mail (http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/motor-sport/dakar-rally-toby-price-extends-lead-on-stage-11-with-just-two-stages-remaining/news-story/0ff7dc2f00b81cca4ec0d9d01e3dd435)

[shanegtr]

He also came back the day after splitting a testical, and finished a race.

No Cookies | The Courier Mail (http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/motor-sport/dakar-rally-toby-price-extends-lead-on-stage-11-with-just-two-stages-remaining/news-story/0ff7dc2f00b81cca4ec0d9d01e3dd435)
Probably a common injury for guys with balls of steel

[powerband]

TOBY PRICE has now won the Dakar. The 1st Australian to do so.

Paul.

[shanegtr]

Awesome effort from Toby!!

[bob10]

Courageous Aussie makes history in Dakar Rally | The New Daily (http://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/2016/01/17/courageous-aussie-makes-history-dakar-rally/?utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20160118%20The%20New%20Daily%20(1)&utm_content=&spMailingID=24488783&spUserID=MTIxODgyNjMyMTEwS0&spJobID=722108536&spReportId=NzIyMTA4NTM2S0)

[Shingleback]

What else can be said? third last year in first ever attempt, now smashed the world's best to win Dakar!

Very talented, crazy fast, true blue Aussie legend!!!

[V8Ian]

Was he on a 'Wing or a Harley? ;)
Onya Toby, well done.

[Shingleback]

Was he on a 'Wing or a Harley? ;)
Onya Toby, well done.

He rode over the dunes not through them! Seriously though he would've won on a posty bike ;):D

[crash]

Toby is also the first person to win the Dakar on a 2nd attempt.