mdude Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Lets hear it for the norwegian Pål Anders Ullevålssæter (impossible name, i know), finished seventh (I think) two years ago and ninth the year before that (as best amateur/rookie). Last year ended with a broken collar bone, but he won the WC in Desert Rally earlier that year. He drove down there in his own mobile home, with a crew of... one, financing everything himself with his family team and has secured himself a brilliant new KTM at last. Yesterday at the first African leg he finished 10th, and climbed 14 places on the overall ranking. Big him up! 72961[/snapback] Yep!! My man finished on 10th an 9th place the last two days, and has climbed to 11th overall. Way to go!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted January 6, 2006 Author Share Posted January 6, 2006 Charlie Boorman has crashed out with a broken hand. He is staying on with the rally to finish his film and supoort his team mates. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I've really enjoyed LWR. Always a P-D fan I hope Charlie's movie is a hit. You say he was on BMW? Guess he's still pissed at KTM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeBenGuzzi Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 on some levels that race looks so easy the ground looks so smooth and they don't look like they are going very fast. Cause most of the shots are from the helicopter!. once they get in closer they're being thrown around like a sock puppet in the dryer the ground looks more like sandy rock quarry than smooth dunes. Also they're going just about WOT all day long and know they could actually die from it. Balls, Huge Brass ones at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdude Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 The hardest leg is today, they expected 12-15 hours in the seat. Flat out..... If that doesnt wear you out... My man is on sixth overall. Huzzah!! In an interview he told that this year the bikes had a speed limit of about 160km/h. He meant that was a lot more dangerous than going 200, because they are now constantly being overtaken by talentless dimwits in cars doing 220 kmh and going blind through the bikes dust trail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike wilson Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Bad news. Andy Caldecott killed, according to BBC sport ticker. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdude Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Its bad, why couldnt this years rally be without casualties? Found the article here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport...lly/4595436.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Dunno what to say it will hit pretty hard here the mtorosport comunity is pretty tight the adventure racing comuntiy ever tighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g.forrest Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 yes awoke this morning to the sad news that Andy had been killed instantly from high speed crash [broken neck] he will be sadly missed by all, but especialy in his community of Keith sa where he had tremendous support. R.I.P a legend in off road endurance events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris Sod Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Re the Dakar, terrible sad news about Andy Caldecott, a real legend here in Oz after having won the Australian Safari 4 times, the guy had huge talent and will indeed be sadly missed. Still a get off at 150km/h on those desert tracks doesn't bear thinking about. Having driven a '65 model VW Kombi thru the Sahara in 1974 and unexpectedly getting "air" from a blown away dune at 80km/h gives a small smattering of the conditions these guys have been hammering thru at ridiculous speeds. More power to them I say. If you live for the adventure be prepared to die for the adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 Unfortunately the Dakar is a bit like the TT- riders and drivers will always die each year because its bloody dangerous but brave men like Andy Caldecott will still enter just for the challenge. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g.forrest Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 here here, to those that do it .. Re the Dakar, terrible sad news about Andy Caldecott, a real legend here in Oz after having won the Australian Safari 4 times, the guy had huge talent and will indeed be sadly missed. Still a get off at 150km/h on those desert tracks doesn't bear thinking about. Having driven a '65 model VW Kombi thru the Sahara in 1974 and unexpectedly getting "air" from a blown away dune at 80km/h gives a small smattering of the conditions these guys have been hammering thru at ridiculous speeds. More power to them I say. If you live for the adventure be prepared to die for the adventure. 73917[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted January 15, 2006 Author Share Posted January 15, 2006 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/souther...ies/4613010.stm She has bigger balls than me. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted January 27, 2006 Author Share Posted January 27, 2006 Had to post this pic of Cyril Despres going airborne! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 A riding friend was complaining today of our coverage of racing events here in the US during the winter. He asked who 'won' the PD. I assumed KTM but??? and what of Charlie? I hear he crashed out but is he giving us a good vid of the event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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