DAKAR RALLY {sbs}

[rangieman]

dakar rally hi lights every night at 6 pm on sbs https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[George130]

Yep. Remembered at 6:30 :roll:

[Ace]

I have been watching it on Fox Sports1 at the same time. Matt

[dullbird]

hi

wait until my xbox arrives from england i have paris to dakar on that!!!
it's great fun you can race the bikes, the trucks or the cars,
then maybe we will have a bbq! and have a compeition the fastest lap wins...............not sure what you will win 8O but hey racing across the sands only using gps is fun even when it's not the real thing!!!!

dullbird

[Ace]

Originally posted by dullbird
hi

wait until my xbox arrives from england i have paris to dakar on that!!!
it's great fun you can race the bikes, the trucks or the cars,
then maybe we will have a bbq! and have a compeition the fastest lap wins...............not sure what you will win 8O but hey racing across the sands only using gps is fun even when it's not the real thing!!!!

dullbird

We had a V8 Supercars Bathurst hot lap comp at one of the BBQs earlier in the year, Noddy and i were the only ones game enough though. Matt

[Yabbie]

Originally posted by Ace+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Ace)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-dullbird
hi

wait until my xbox arrives from england i have paris to dakar on that!!!
it's great fun you can race the bikes, the trucks or the cars,
then maybe we will have a bbq! and have a compeition the fastest lap wins...............not sure what you will win 8O but hey racing across the sands only using gps is fun even when it's not the real thing!!!!

dullbird

We had a V8 Supercars Bathurst hot lap comp at one of the BBQs earlier in the year, Noddy and i were the only ones game enough though. Matt[/b][/quote]

Geez Ace!!
Only 9 days into the year and you have already held 2 BBQ's not to mention made Noddy appear at one and have him participate in V8 Supercar races :roll: :twisted:

Or did you mean Last year '05 https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[Phoenix]

I've got the dakar game on my PS2, not the worlds best graphics, but it's fun all the same https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[dullbird]

graphics are ok on the xbox

will be even better when i can afford an xbox360 :wink:
dulbird

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rider dies in Dakkar race


<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Australian motorcyclist Andy Caldecott was a man who pushed the limits but remained humble and easygoing, a leader of his South Australian community said.

KTM rider Caldecott died during the ninth stage of the famous Dakar Rally, the 23rd competitor to lose his life in the event since it started 28 years ago.
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always sorry news when this happens

[rangieman]

yeah to make it worse he was a aussie not good news

[Quiggers]

I love the Dakar, but now I'm just not interested, bye Andy...

[blitz]

Andy lived in Alice Springs and in a small community like that he will be sorely missed as well as by the rest of Australians with an adventurous spirit.

RIP Bloke

Blythe

[MacMan]

I never met him but a heap of my riding mates knew him both as a rider and as someone in the motorcycling industry. Not one of them had ANYTHING other than good things to say about Andy. He will be sorely missed by a great many people, and like Quiggers, I just can't watch the Dakar any more this year...

RIP Andy Caldecott.

[Ace]

I hadnt watched the coverage or seen any news or anything until i read the paper on thursday, and was shocked to read that. Watching the last three days of coverage just wasnt the same. A sad event for Australian motorsport. Matt

[CraigE]

RIP Andy Caldecott, passed away in the Lisbon-Dakar. One of Australias greatest enduro riders. He will be missed.
Then another two kids hit by support vehicles and killed.
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[Quiggers]

Well, I did watch the last few days thru Mali and on to Senegal, where more troubles eventuated.

It's not the death of Andy, nor the watchers, nor Meoni last year, but what I'm finding is the 'great adventure' is not so much anymore. Which makes the 'death' issue a little bit more difficult.

When Thierry Sabine (RIP) ran the event it was a grand excursion, with a route that was reminisciently reflectory of the great camel caravans, crossing the Sahara and passing thru legendary, ancient, mythical cities, like Timbuktu.

Wars have impeded the route in recent times, but to me, the event, while still extraordinary, needs to get back to its roots. viva la difference, M.Sabine.

opinions, guys?

cheers, GQ

[Ace]

I agree some of the atmosphere has gone out of the event i think.

Whilst it was an australian who died this year, at least there was only one killed, there were 4 last year if i recall. Matt

[one_iota]

Originally posted by Ace
I agree some of the atmosphere has gone out of the event i think.

Whilst it was an australian who died this year, at least there was only one killed, there were 4 last year if i recall. Matt

Don't forget the two locals who happened to be in the way :cry: