Robby Gordon early winner in Dakar! - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

MattR · 2005-01-03, 11:33 AM

I told you guys Robby is the man...Looks like he's flying behind the wheel of the Dakar Toureg.
He's the first American to record a stage win in the Dakar...very cool.

http://msn.foxsports.com/story/3286926

Nick Koan · 2005-01-03, 11:35 AM

Yeah, Robby is doing great. Even before his win, he was up there with Colin McRae (the leader early on) until McRae got a puncture. I'm hoping for a great battle between the two in the next few weeks.

Robby Gordon just moved up a notch in my book. Up to notch 1.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2005-01-03, 11:39 AM

Gordon is a hell of a driver, even if he is a hothead who usually doesn't think before acting.

I like watching his trophy truck stuff..

MattR · 2005-01-03, 11:46 AM

He rules. He is curently the overall leader.

Dean · 2005-01-03, 12:18 PM

I can't find it on Speed Channel listings anywhere... Are they not carrying it this year?

Dean · 2005-01-03, 12:30 PM

I just looke on the Dakar site, and it looks like Speed passed. it is being covered by OLN, whic hI don't currently get... Crap...

qksubi · 2005-01-03, 12:33 PM

I 'm not surprised I ve seen him drive that trophy truck at glamis dunes that guy is friggin nuts and he does spend a lot of time there

Nick Koan · 2005-01-03, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

I just looke on the Dakar site, and it looks like Speed passed. it is being covered by OLN, whic hI don't currently get... Crap...

Not only that, they aren't doing daily coverage. So, we won't get to see anything about the Dakar till around the 20th.

MattR · 2005-01-06, 08:12 AM

Well Shit...Robby has crashed out, as has Colin MCRae...I'm nt sure if Robby will get back in or not, Colin is out for sure...

MattR · 2005-01-06, 08:15 AM

Robby last night:
Gordon said he cut his hand on the windshield, and the crew will have the truck "as good as new" for Thursday's seventh stage. Volkswagen Motorsport Director Kris Nissen says, "We will have to wait till the car is in the bivouac before we'll know whether he can continue or not."

Dean · 2005-01-06, 08:19 AM

Damn... That sucks! I miss daily coverage on Speed!

MattR · 2005-01-06, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean

Damn... That sucks! I miss daily coverage on Speed!

Me too! I watched like 50 hours of Dakar last year...Now= 0...Bum deal.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2005-01-06, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean

Damn... That sucks! I miss daily coverage on Speed!

I miss a lot of things they used to cover on Speed. That channel has really gone downhill in the last couple of years... it's slipping to the point where it might not be a required channel of mine anymore. Maybe I don't need cable after all...

Dean · 2005-01-06, 08:27 AM

I agree. I haven't seen any ice racing either this winter. That was cool stuff. It has become the "My Classic Car", "Two Guys Garage", and "NASCAR Fast Forward" rerun channel...

AtomicLabMonkey · 2005-01-06, 08:32 AM

It used to be about what the name of the channel said - SPEED. Air races, boat races, every kind of random ass vehicle race you could think of in the world. Now all I see are people standing around on camera fucking talking, instead of showing me some speed.

I miss watching Australian inland swamp speedboat racing.

Nick Koan · 2005-01-06, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

I miss watching Australian inland swamp speedboat racing.

Totally

Though, I saw something the other night that made me think "woah, its the old Speed Channel" again. It was bobsledding championships. Not something I would have watched (or did watch), but it at least made me nostalgic of the old Speedvision.

tysonK · 2005-01-06, 09:42 PM

Sounds like we need to pitch our own channel to time warner or something?

SPEED 2.

the fast deuce!

Kevin M · 2005-01-06, 10:45 PM

We should take it to ESPN instead.

TEH OCHO, presented by SECCS!

MattR · 2005-01-07, 08:05 AM

Robby's back in action...go hard or eat shit, I like his style..

http://msn.foxsports.com/story/3303722

MattR · 2005-01-10, 08:23 AM

WOW! Robby's back up to 3rd place! Quite the rally. I don;t think he has a chance to catch up with Peterhansle, the leader, unless he has dificulties, but I'm impressed Robby has come back this far...

http://msn.foxsports.com/story/3305964

Dean · 2005-01-10, 12:02 PM

Anybody recording whatever they are showing on OLN?

Nick Koan · 2005-01-10, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

Anybody recording whatever they are showing on OLN?

They aren't showing coverage of the Dakak till after its over

They only thing you can watch right now regarding the Dakar is a reality show about 6 motorcycle riders competing for a slot on an American bike team competing in this years race..

AtomicLabMonkey · 2005-01-11, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by nKoan

They only thing you can watch right now regarding the Dakar is a reality show about 6 motorcycle riders competing for a slot on an American bike team competing in this years race..

Yay! SPEED is the awesomest!

MattR · 2005-01-26, 08:31 AM

Man, I was really sad to see Fabrizio Meoni died during this years dakar, it seemed to be an extra tough year for the motorcycle guys, lots of serious injuries, and at least 2 deaths that I've seen..Very sad. Final two nights of coverage tonight and thursday...

OLN's coverage is mediocre at best, but at least we get to see it.

Dean · 2005-01-27, 02:54 PM

So did anybody tape the last couple nights of it and can you bring them tonight? I'll scrounge up a VCR for Bully's if needed.

2005-01-03, 11:33 AM	#1
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Robby Gordon early winner in Dakar! I told you guys Robby is the man...Looks like he's flying behind the wheel of the Dakar Toureg. He's the first American to record a stage win in the Dakar...very cool. http://msn.foxsports.com/story/3286926 __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-01-03, 11:35 AM	#2
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Yeah, Robby is doing great. Even before his win, he was up there with Colin McRae (the leader early on) until McRae got a puncture. I'm hoping for a great battle between the two in the next few weeks. Robby Gordon just moved up a notch in my book. Up to notch 1. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-01-03, 11:39 AM	#3
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	Gordon is a hell of a driver, even if he is a hothead who usually doesn't think before acting. I like watching his trophy truck stuff.. __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2005-01-03, 11:46 AM	#4
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	He rules. He is curently the overall leader. Attached Images __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-01-03, 12:18 PM	#5
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I can't find it on Speed Channel listings anywhere... Are they not carrying it this year? __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-01-03, 12:30 PM	#6
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I just looke on the Dakar site, and it looks like Speed passed. it is being covered by OLN, whic hI don't currently get... Crap... __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-01-03, 12:33 PM	#7
qksubi Assault Mechanic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 996 Car: 13 Sti Hatch Satin white Class: TBSP/TT-2 Aim for the EYES!	I 'm not surprised I ve seen him drive that trophy truck at glamis dunes that guy is friggin nuts and he does spend a lot of time there

2005-01-06, 08:12 AM	#9
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Well Shit...Robby has crashed out, as has Colin MCRae...I'm nt sure if Robby will get back in or not, Colin is out for sure... Attached Images __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-01-06, 08:15 AM	#10
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Robby last night: Gordon said he cut his hand on the windshield, and the crew will have the truck "as good as new" for Thursday's seventh stage. Volkswagen Motorsport Director Kris Nissen says, "We will have to wait till the car is in the bivouac before we'll know whether he can continue or not." __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-01-06, 08:19 AM	#11
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Damn... That sucks! I miss daily coverage on Speed! __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-01-06, 08:27 AM	#14
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I agree. I haven't seen any ice racing either this winter. That was cool stuff. It has become the "My Classic Car", "Two Guys Garage", and "NASCAR Fast Forward" rerun channel... __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-01-06, 08:32 AM	#15
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	It used to be about what the name of the channel said - SPEED. Air races, boat races, every kind of random ass vehicle race you could think of in the world. Now all I see are people standing around on camera fucking talking, instead of showing me some speed. I miss watching Australian inland swamp speedboat racing. __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2005-01-06, 09:42 PM	#17
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	Sounds like we need to pitch our own channel to time warner or something? SPEED 2. the fast deuce! __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2005-01-06, 10:45 PM	#18
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	We should take it to ESPN instead. TEH OCHO, presented by SECCS! __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-01-07, 08:05 AM	#19
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Robby's back in action...go hard or eat shit, I like his style.. http://msn.foxsports.com/story/3303722 __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-01-10, 08:23 AM	#20
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	WOW! Robby's back up to 3rd place! Quite the rally. I don;t think he has a chance to catch up with Peterhansle, the leader, unless he has dificulties, but I'm impressed Robby has come back this far... http://msn.foxsports.com/story/3305964 __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-01-10, 12:02 PM	#21
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Anybody recording whatever they are showing on OLN? __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-01-26, 08:31 AM	#24
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Man, I was really sad to see Fabrizio Meoni died during this years dakar, it seemed to be an extra tough year for the motorcycle guys, lots of serious injuries, and at least 2 deaths that I've seen..Very sad. Final two nights of coverage tonight and thursday... OLN's coverage is mediocre at best, but at least we get to see it. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-01-27, 02:54 PM	#25
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	So did anybody tape the last couple nights of it and can you bring them tonight? I'll scrounge up a VCR for Bully's if needed. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

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