Jan 17, 2012
Jan 16, 2012
Dakar 2012 - Chinese riders 100%
The Chinese rules! Quite impressing going over the Chinese riders stage performances. 6 out of 6 competitors finishes the 2012 Dakar rally and a 100 per cent finishing rate for this nation.
Congratulations China!
Motorcycle
# 94 Wei Guang Hui*
Bike: Jincheng JC 450 Y
Final standing: 94
Car
# 333 Zhou Yuande co-pilot Pan Honguy
Car: Mitsubishi L200
Final standing: 32
# 335
Zhou Jihong, co-pilot Liao Min
Car: Proto Dessoude N05
Final standing: 19
# 345
Zhou Yong, co-pilot Maimon Pascal
Car: Great Wall Haval Suv
Final standing: 20
# 387
Liang Xi, co-pilot Huang Fengge
Car: Mitsubishi Pajero
Final standing: 54
# 423
Guo Hongzhi, co-pilot Brousse Alain
Car:Nissan Patrol
Final standing: 58
*Team mate and Jincheng rider Argentinian Pablo Pascual (#80) finished 72nd.
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Chinese riders in the rally
Jan 15, 2012
Dakar 2012 - Ladies finishing the rally!
FINAL RESULTS LADIES OF THE DAKAR - provisional
Car driver
Co-driver car category
Motorcycle
# 78 Rosa Romero Font 3rd stage withdrawal
Co-driver car
#461 Adriana Andreani no start in the 2012 Dakar rally
#337 Eugenie Decré 10th stage withdrawal
Co-driver truck category
# 78 Rosa Romero Font 3rd stage withdrawal
Co-driver car
#461 Adriana Andreani no start in the 2012 Dakar rally
#337 Eugenie Decré 10th stage withdrawal
Co-driver truck category
#564 Eleonora Dal Pra 4th stage withdrawal
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Dakar 2012 - Scandinavian - final results!
The rally that kept all the fans on their toes for two weeks has finally made it to the finish. And what a race this year´s edition was. A duel in the bike category that kept on going stage by stage in the top between last year´s winner Mark Coma and his KTM team mate and rival Cyril Despres. Up till the end of yesterday´s stage nothing was certain. But then it all came clear what was about to happen as the gear box of Coma caved in. Cyril Despres - the new titel holder in the motorcycle category!
The Scandinavian contestants all made it to the end on the bikes. With absolutely nothing to lose Norwegian Pål Anders Ullevålseter put on a last show before the race was over, hammering the last dunes and winning the special stage 1.08 to Coma who finished 2nd. A Grande finale! Captain Berglund also let loose and made it to the finish as the 19th rider. Jes Munk on 43rd, and Ronnie Bodinger finished with his best stage performance, as 47th, 11.14 behind Ullevålseter.
One can only admire their achievement of reaching the end of a long race, adventure or journey if you wish, no matter what the initial plan was. Podium and celebration time is here!
FINAL RESULTS DAKAR 2012 - provisional
1 (2) Cyril Despres (FRA)
6 (6) Pål Anders Ullevålseter (NOR) +02.11.56
37 (29) Thomas Berglund (SWE) +12.13.59
50 (86) Jes Munk (DEN) +15.19.20
77 (107) Ronnie Bodinger (SWE) +23.52.51
6th PÅL ANDERS ULLEVÅLSETER (NOR)
37th CAPTAIN THOMAS BERGLUND (SWE)
50th JES MUNK (DEN)
77th RONNIE BODINGER (SWE)
Dakar 2012 - Withdrawals stage 13
The finish so close and up to date on the withdrawals of the race, as the 249 contestants remaining are about to make the last stage of the 2012 Dakar rally. Withdrawals of yesterday´s stage added up to a total of four. Two in the motorcycle category of which one of them was Argentinean Luis Belaustegui on the 150cc. Two of them in the car category. Soon enough we will find out if there were yet other withdrawals on the last stretch. Withdrawals in total 43.8 per cent.
Dakar 2012 - Luis Belaustegui out!
So close, but so far away from living his dream of becoming the first rider to ever finish the Dakar on 150cc 2-stroke engine. Unfortunately Argentinian rider Luis Belaustegui (#150) left the race after injuring his wrist on the 13th stage. Lets hope we get the chance of following him next year again!
A great performance in the 2012 Dakar rally:
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Dakar 2012 - Scandinavian standings stage 13
While watching today´s stage the old Sweet song popped up in my mind "Everybody wants some piece of the action", and third stage in Peru certainly served the crowd just that, as it was the last stage of greater importance in the 2012 Dakar rally. And the duel was on for most of the stage, over shadowing other great performances like most of the days in this year´s race... And somewhat a reminder of the 2001 duel in cars between Masuoka and Schlesser. Though fair play has been the topic of this race.
All in all, as always, great riding, racing and a drama watching the top riders giving it all in the competition. Marc Coma, in the lead when the stage started out, was unable to keep his rival Cyril Despres from gaining precious seconds and minutes, at check point one the Frenchman was back in the lead again by 5.11, then loosing time to Coma again. At the 189 km mark his advantage shortened down to 2.14. And the out come still uncertain. But then things went very wrong and the Spaniard lost it all due to gearbox problems from 25km mark and onwards. Time difference by the end of the day: 11.03. Cyril Despres will be the new title holder of the 2012 Dakar rally motorcycle category, unless something unpredictable happens on the short show-off stage of tomorrow, 29 km, between Pisca and Lima. Coma changing his engine received an extra 45-minute penalty, still in 2nd position and 56.03 behind Cypres. The Dakar showing it´s true colors once again, nothing is for certain.
The Scandinavian participants has done it again! All of them reaching the finish of today´s stage. And also being very close to the finish in Lima, sure looks like all of our competitors will reach the finish of the Dakar tomorrow. Quite impressive to say the least!
Pål Anders Ullevålseter finished the 13th stage in a 6th position, Jes Munk 57th, Captain Berglund 69th and Ronnie Bodinger 81st.
The overall most likely to stay unchanged as the riders will do the short special before the prize giving ceremony on the podium in Lima and a great party to celebrate their achievements. And finally a well worth night to spend in a real bed at the hotel as bivouac nights are over.Champs, well done!
Provisional standings stage 13: Nasca-Pisco
Special Stage 275km
Connection: 100km
Total: 375km
OVERALL
1 (2) Cyril Despres (FRA) 19.01.54
7 (6) Pål Anders Ullevålseter (NOR) +02.15.47
38 (29) Thomas Berglund (SWE) +12.11.05
53 (86) Jes Munk (DEN) +15.12.37
80 (107) Ronnie Bodinger (SWE) +25.18.50
All in all, as always, great riding, racing and a drama watching the top riders giving it all in the competition. Marc Coma, in the lead when the stage started out, was unable to keep his rival Cyril Despres from gaining precious seconds and minutes, at check point one the Frenchman was back in the lead again by 5.11, then loosing time to Coma again. At the 189 km mark his advantage shortened down to 2.14. And the out come still uncertain. But then things went very wrong and the Spaniard lost it all due to gearbox problems from 25km mark and onwards. Time difference by the end of the day: 11.03. Cyril Despres will be the new title holder of the 2012 Dakar rally motorcycle category, unless something unpredictable happens on the short show-off stage of tomorrow, 29 km, between Pisca and Lima. Coma changing his engine received an extra 45-minute penalty, still in 2nd position and 56.03 behind Cypres. The Dakar showing it´s true colors once again, nothing is for certain.
The Scandinavian participants has done it again! All of them reaching the finish of today´s stage. And also being very close to the finish in Lima, sure looks like all of our competitors will reach the finish of the Dakar tomorrow. Quite impressive to say the least!
Pål Anders Ullevålseter finished the 13th stage in a 6th position, Jes Munk 57th, Captain Berglund 69th and Ronnie Bodinger 81st.
The overall most likely to stay unchanged as the riders will do the short special before the prize giving ceremony on the podium in Lima and a great party to celebrate their achievements. And finally a well worth night to spend in a real bed at the hotel as bivouac nights are over.Champs, well done!
Provisional standings stage 13: Nasca-Pisco
Special Stage 275km
Connection: 100km
Total: 375km
OVERALL
1 (2) Cyril Despres (FRA) 19.01.54
7 (6) Pål Anders Ullevålseter (NOR) +02.15.47
38 (29) Thomas Berglund (SWE) +12.11.05
53 (86) Jes Munk (DEN) +15.12.37
80 (107) Ronnie Bodinger (SWE) +25.18.50
Jan 14, 2012
Dakar 2012 - Big pictures - Boston Globe!
The Boston Globe once again caught the Dakar action on camera. Some truly amazing shots showing the nature and spirit of the most challenging off road rally in the world. World class photographers indeed.
The Boston Globe - The big picture Dakar 2012
All time favourite is the pic of photographer Natacha Pisarenko from the 2010 Dakar rally...Natasha was awarded the picture of the year award by associated press for this specific photo. Well done Natasha!
And while you´re at it, see the previous years best pics of the rally:
2011 Dakar rally - The big picture
Photographers: Natacha Pisarenko/Daniel Garcia/Claudio Santana/Eric Gaillard/Stephane Mantey/Martin Zabala/Eric Testroete
2010 Dakar rally - The big picture
Photographers: Gabriel Bouys/Alejandro Pagni/Maxi Failla/Natacha Pisarenko/Jacky Naegelen/Martin Bernetti/Pedro Tapia/Frederic Le Floch
2009 Dakar rally - The big picture
Photographers: Gabriel Bouys/Lionel Bonaventure/Christophe Ena/Enrique Marcarian/Yamil Regules/Paulo Paez
The Boston Globe - The big picture Dakar 2012
All time favourite is the pic of photographer Natacha Pisarenko from the 2010 Dakar rally...Natasha was awarded the picture of the year award by associated press for this specific photo. Well done Natasha!
And while you´re at it, see the previous years best pics of the rally:
2011 Dakar rally - The big picture
Photographers: Natacha Pisarenko/Daniel Garcia/Claudio Santana/Eric Gaillard/Stephane Mantey/Martin Zabala/Eric Testroete
2010 Dakar rally - The big picture
Photographers: Gabriel Bouys/Alejandro Pagni/Maxi Failla/Natacha Pisarenko/Jacky Naegelen/Martin Bernetti/Pedro Tapia/Frederic Le Floch
2009 Dakar rally - The big picture
Photographers: Gabriel Bouys/Lionel Bonaventure/Christophe Ena/Enrique Marcarian/Yamil Regules/Paulo Paez
Dakar 2012 - Withdrawals stage 12
Each and every stage has taken its toll. The number of withdrawals, and still counting, hits a total of 190 after 12th stage. With only two stages remaining of the 2012 Dakar rally the numbers of withdrawals is coming closer to the 50 per cent mark.
Dakar 2012 - Scandinavian standings stage 12
First there was Hitchcock, followed by Spielberg, and then there was racing director Etienne Lavigne, in common the skills of conducting great entertainment, keeping the audience on their toes...
A fairly short special (shortened due to heavy rain in the area) and the second stage in Peru was the task of the day for the competitors in the 2012 Dakar rally. All of them looking forward to the finish and Lima.
What has been an ongoing duel was yet to continue today. Marc Coma surely not to happy about the shortening of the stage as he set off, having to gain 2.22 before the finish in Lima. But then he was probably pretty happy about his own performance, regaining the lead of the rally and his 5th stage win. Now in the lead by as little as 1.35. A thriller, a drama, call it anything you like, continuing tomorrow.
Viking or not, Norwegian Pål Anders Ullevåseter had some bad luck and injured himself at 10km in to the day´s stage. After a fall he got stuck in the sand and while trying to get the bike back up he tore his chest muscle, and up on arrival fainted. Organizers took him to the doctor where an x-ray was made. He said himself that this was his worst day ever in the Dakar.
Captain Berglund was running 32nd today, reaching the finish 26,43 after leading Coma. 38th in the overall.
Jes Munk finished 53rd on the stage and 53rd in the overall.
Ronnie Bodinger had a day of an engine not running as smoothly as one would want in the Dakar. The night shift for his mechanic Calle. And hopefully he´s got a fresh start tomorrow.
Provisional standings stage 12: Arequipa-Nasca
Special Stage 245km
Connection: 299km
Total: 543km
OVERALL
1 (1) Marc Coma (ESP) 15.38.16
7 (6) Pål Anders Ullevålseter (NOR) +02.12.14
38 (29) Thomas Berglund (SWE) +10.45.33
53 (86) Jes Munk (DEN) +14.03.54
80 (107) Ronnie Bodinger (SWE) +23.41.37
A fairly short special (shortened due to heavy rain in the area) and the second stage in Peru was the task of the day for the competitors in the 2012 Dakar rally. All of them looking forward to the finish and Lima.
What has been an ongoing duel was yet to continue today. Marc Coma surely not to happy about the shortening of the stage as he set off, having to gain 2.22 before the finish in Lima. But then he was probably pretty happy about his own performance, regaining the lead of the rally and his 5th stage win. Now in the lead by as little as 1.35. A thriller, a drama, call it anything you like, continuing tomorrow.
Viking or not, Norwegian Pål Anders Ullevåseter had some bad luck and injured himself at 10km in to the day´s stage. After a fall he got stuck in the sand and while trying to get the bike back up he tore his chest muscle, and up on arrival fainted. Organizers took him to the doctor where an x-ray was made. He said himself that this was his worst day ever in the Dakar.
Captain Berglund was running 32nd today, reaching the finish 26,43 after leading Coma. 38th in the overall.
Jes Munk finished 53rd on the stage and 53rd in the overall.
Ronnie Bodinger had a day of an engine not running as smoothly as one would want in the Dakar. The night shift for his mechanic Calle. And hopefully he´s got a fresh start tomorrow.
Provisional standings stage 12: Arequipa-Nasca
Special Stage 245km
Connection: 299km
Total: 543km
OVERALL
1 (1) Marc Coma (ESP) 15.38.16
7 (6) Pål Anders Ullevålseter (NOR) +02.12.14
38 (29) Thomas Berglund (SWE) +10.45.33
53 (86) Jes Munk (DEN) +14.03.54
80 (107) Ronnie Bodinger (SWE) +23.41.37
Jan 13, 2012
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