ReconH3
Heavy Duty Adventurer
Don't get the app! It crashes constantly and has even caused some phones to lock up permanently.
"Ex Umbris Venimus"
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Dakar 2012
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Don't get the app! It crashes constantly and has even caused some phones to lock up permanently.
"Ex Umbris Venimus"
Sent from my iPhone
Recap of Day 2
KTM riders Coma and Despres lead the way for the bikes today.
Better day for the Hummers. On day 1, Gordon had to stop and tow his teammate Nasser Al-Attiyah the last few kms. Al-Attiyah's car had an oil pressure problem. No issues today, and Al-Attiyah won stage 2. Gordon had a flat, spoiling the chance of a 1-2 Hummer finish.
Three Minis, two Hummers and one Toyota HiLux make up the top 6 cars. Three Ivecos in the top 5 trucks!
Better day for the Hummers. On day 1, Gordon had to stop and tow his teammate Nasser Al-Attiyah the last few kms. Al-Attiyah's car had an oil pressure problem. No issues today, and Al-Attiyah won stage 2. Gordon had a flat, spoiling the chance of a 1-2 Hummer finish.
Three Minis, two Hummers and one Toyota HiLux make up the top 6 cars. Three Ivecos in the top 5 trucks!
NothingClever
Explorer
WOW!! Tough news 
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Day 3 Recap
NothingClever
Explorer
54th overall (amongst bikes)...he's doing great!
http://www.sbs.com.au/dakar/results/index/v/bikes/sts/overall/p/2#results-block
Wilbur
Adventurer
I'm really enjoying this years Dakar, seems so far to be a Hummer/RGM vs Mini battle. I'm really impressed with Nassar being able to pick up on the H3, and the lack of extra support truck I think is benefitting them honestly.
One thing that surprises me is Mini's chassis was last years BMW X3 Dakar chassis.
One thing that surprises me is Mini's chassis was last years BMW X3 Dakar chassis.
Day 4 Recap
NothingClever
Explorer
Now at 45th after Stage 5 and no penalties.......GO NEDURO !!
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NothingClever
Explorer
It appears Stage 6 has been cancelled due to weather. From the Dakar webpage.
http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2012/us/stage-5/live-feed.html
Due to the bad weather continuing over the Andes Cordillera (rain and snow), the Chilean authorities were forced to close, for the night, the border at Paso de San Francisco, situated at 4700m.
For the 7th time, the Dakar is about to cross over the Andes, and because of very unfavourable conditions, added to the fact that the course has been hit by rain and snow, in order to guarantee the security of the competitors and those following the rally, the organisers have decided to organise a convoy for all vehicles tomorrow. The itinerary has been changed after the border (follow the main road on the right which goes to Diego de Almagro).
http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2012/us/stage-5/live-feed.html
Due to the bad weather continuing over the Andes Cordillera (rain and snow), the Chilean authorities were forced to close, for the night, the border at Paso de San Francisco, situated at 4700m.
For the 7th time, the Dakar is about to cross over the Andes, and because of very unfavourable conditions, added to the fact that the course has been hit by rain and snow, in order to guarantee the security of the competitors and those following the rally, the organisers have decided to organise a convoy for all vehicles tomorrow. The itinerary has been changed after the border (follow the main road on the right which goes to Diego de Almagro).
Stage 5 summary