Paris to Dakar Rally on OLN

Sherpa · 01-22-2005, 06:46 PM

I think the first episode of Outdoor Life Network's coverage of the 2005 Dakar Rally is on right now (Saturday 9:30pm).

How many out there are interested in watching this? I certainly love watching rally coverage.

-S

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GregStevens · 01-22-2005, 07:26 PM

I knew it was coming up...thanks for the reminder, this is a killer race.

VolcomTacoma · 01-22-2005, 07:40 PM

Yeah, thanks for the reminding me. I'm going to watch it tonight.

Sherpa · 01-22-2005, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregStevens

I knew it was coming up...thanks for the reminder, this is a killer race.

No problem!

VolcomTacoma · 01-22-2005, 10:40 PM

If any of you are familiar with offroad racing or Nascar, Robby Gordon won the first car stage in the Red Bull VW Touareg. He was the first ever American to win a car stage in the Dakar.

uboatcmndr · 01-22-2005, 10:57 PM

Those big giant trucks are too cool especially the old footage before they made restricting rules on them.

jrallan26 · 01-23-2005, 07:20 AM

Thanks to TIVO it was recorded last night. I forgot all about it.... Watching it now.

EWAYota · 01-23-2005, 11:13 AM

ah crap.......do they have a schedule of when the racing is gonna be aired on tv each night?

VolcomTacoma · 01-23-2005, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EWAYota

ah crap.......do they have a schedule of when the racing is gonna be aired on tv each night?

From OLN site(It was on at 10:00 last night in CA, so not sure what time zone their listings are.)

Date Time Title
1/22/2005 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM DAKAR RALLY
1/23/2005 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM DAKAR RALLY
1/24/2005 12:30 AM - 1:30 AM DAKAR RALLY
1/24/2005 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM DAKAR RALLY
1/25/2005 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM DAKAR RALLY
1/25/2005 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM DAKAR RALLY
1/26/2005 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM DAKAR RALLY
1/26/2005 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM DAKAR RALLY
1/27/2005 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM DAKAR RALLY
1/29/2005 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM DAKAR RALLY
1/29/2005 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM DAKAR RALLY
1/29/2005 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM DAKAR RALLY
1/29/2005 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM DAKAR RALLY
1/29/2005 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM DAKAR RALLY
2/22/2005 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM DAKAR RALLY

bike4miles · 01-23-2005, 01:37 PM

Sweet! I love watching Rally more than any other motor sport. Thanks for pointing it out. I will have to try and catch some of that.

Amir904 · 01-23-2005, 02:19 PM

is this only on satellite networks?

Plays_with_Toys · 01-23-2005, 04:00 PM

WOO HOO!!!! PARIS DAKAR BABY! I didn't even realize it was on this early in the year. I thought it was on in march. Maybe Speed also has some coverage? I'll check out OLN tonight.

VolcomTacoma · 01-23-2005, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amir904

is this only on satellite networks?

I have cable and it's on OLN.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plays_with_Toys

Maybe Speed also has some coverage? I'll check out OLN tonight.

I think OLN is the only one that has the rights to cover the Dakar this year.

BruceTS · 01-23-2005, 05:15 PM

For us soCal cable users it's on tonite at 10 pm

BT17R · 01-23-2005, 09:45 PM

I've been following it from Stage 1, with added interest in Robbie Gordon's early success. I must say that the wind was completely taken out of my sails after the tragic deaths of Fabrizio Meoni and José Manuel Perez. Fabrizio in particular was an astounding loss to the world of motorcycle endurance racing. A two-time winner of the Dakar, an ever shining light of optimism while enduring superhuman challenges, Meoni will be sorely missed. RIP Fabrizio.

Click on Stage 11 for more

Sherpa · 01-25-2005, 02:53 PM

Meoni didn't die during this year's Dakar, right? Is he the one they profiled who died last summer?

One of the cars had a wreck this year that was so bad I have a hard time there were any survivors. The entire car seemed to be flattened and spread all over the place. I hop the occupants were okay, but I don't know how that could possibly be the case.

-S

Quote:

Originally Posted by BT17R

I've been following it from Stage 1, with added interest in Robbie Gordon's early success. I must say that the wind was completely taken out of my sails after the tragic deaths of Fabrizio Meoni and José Manuel Perez. Fabrizio in particular was an astounding loss to the world of motorcycle endurance racing. A two-time winner of the Dakar, an ever shining light of optimism while enduring superhuman challenges, Meoni will be sorely missed. RIP Fabrizio.

Click on Stage 11 for more

jrallan26 · 01-25-2005, 02:57 PM

He died during this year's Dakar rally.

Sherpa · 01-25-2005, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrallan26

He died during this year's Dakar rally.

Oh. That sucks.

Mickdady · 01-25-2005, 03:02 PM

I loved watching it lastnight but I was getting pretty annoyed at the 6min of Dakar and 15min of commercials.

Marc P · 01-26-2005, 06:07 AM

I watch the race every year, and am always dissapointed with the coverage. It is the ultimate offroad event in my books.

Mickdady · 01-26-2005, 07:41 AM

My wife and I were watching it lastnight and she noticed the hair on my arm standing on end during the bike portions. I used to desert race and while just seeing them riding at those speeds made my adrenaline pump, I have crashed at those speeds too and seeing those racers die made me realize how glad I am I stopped before killing myself. If I had the chance to race it I am pretty sure I would do it in a truck not a bike.

btw the race is no longer paris to Dakar. Its Barcelona to Dakar. The start and finish locations vary year to year.

R.I.P. Jose Manuel Perez and Fabrizio Meoni

Sherpa · 01-26-2005, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickdady

btw the race is no longer paris to Dakar. Its Barcelona to Dakar. The start and finish locations vary year to year.

Yeah, I noticed I wrote the subject wrong about a minute after I submitted it and tried to edit it to just "Dakar". Obviously it didn't work.

This is the most coverage I've ever seen on this race, or any rally for that matter. I wish there was more, but I am thankful we are getting as much as we are.

Here are some questions for the group: Why are there not more American brand vehicles racing? I saw a Ford, but that was about it. Are the trophy trucks used in the Baja 1000 not equiped to handle this race? What are the major differences between the trophy trucks and the Dakar rally vehicles?

-S

VolcomTacoma · 01-26-2005, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sherpa

I saw a Ford, but that was about it. Are the trophy trucks used in the Baja 1000 not equiped to handle this race? What are the major differences between the trophy trucks and the Dakar rally vehicles?

This is what Ryan Arciero(one of the American Toyota drivers) posted in this thread: http://www.race-dezert.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12039

"This was a chance for me to see how the rally operates, since Mark has already gone and done it twice, it was my turn to check it out. We desperately want to put together a proper American team that is capable of going over there and winning against the Mitsubishi's, Volkswagons, and Nissan teams. After seeing and expereinceing the rally first hand I know now more than ever that it can be done. The only thing the Americans are missing for the success of Dakar is the Money. I stongly believe we are close to a formula for success."

Amir904 · 01-26-2005, 05:02 PM

those trucks are awsome!!

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VolcomTacoma Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 411	Yeah, thanks for the reminding me. I'm going to watch it tonight.

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VolcomTacoma Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 411	If any of you are familiar with offroad racing or Nascar, Robby Gordon won the first car stage in the Red Bull VW Touareg. He was the first ever American to win a car stage in the Dakar.

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Plays_with_Toys Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 1,572	WOO HOO!!!! PARIS DAKAR BABY! I didn't even realize it was on this early in the year. I thought it was on in march. Maybe Speed also has some coverage? I'll check out OLN tonight. __________________ 1987 Xtra Cab (4x4) - (SOLD) 22r, Rancho RS 5000, 15x8 American Racing AR-23s w/ 31x10.5 BFGoodrich A/T's, 2.25" exhaust w/ 23 1/8" glasspack, Explorer Pro Comp Prerunner bar/ Hella 500's

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BruceTS Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,317	For us soCal cable users it's on tonite at 10 pm

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BT17R Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Da Gorge, Oregon Posts: 5,673	I've been following it from Stage 1, with added interest in Robbie Gordon's early success. I must say that the wind was completely taken out of my sails after the tragic deaths of Fabrizio Meoni and José Manuel Perez. Fabrizio in particular was an astounding loss to the world of motorcycle endurance racing. A two-time winner of the Dakar, an ever shining light of optimism while enduring superhuman challenges, Meoni will be sorely missed. RIP Fabrizio. Click on Stage 11 for more

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Mickdady Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mill Creek, Washington Posts: 649	I loved watching it lastnight but I was getting pretty annoyed at the 6min of Dakar and 15min of commercials. __________________ - Mike 2007 Tacoma DC TRD ARB bumper, XD9000, 285/75/16 procomp xterrains (3ply), 16x8 4.5" backspacing, OME 886s, Dakar leafs

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Mickdady Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mill Creek, Washington Posts: 649	My wife and I were watching it lastnight and she noticed the hair on my arm standing on end during the bike portions. I used to desert race and while just seeing them riding at those speeds made my adrenaline pump, I have crashed at those speeds too and seeing those racers die made me realize how glad I am I stopped before killing myself. If I had the chance to race it I am pretty sure I would do it in a truck not a bike. btw the race is no longer paris to Dakar. Its Barcelona to Dakar. The start and finish locations vary year to year. R.I.P. Jose Manuel Perez and Fabrizio Meoni __________________ - Mike 2007 Tacoma DC TRD ARB bumper, XD9000, 285/75/16 procomp xterrains (3ply), 16x8 4.5" backspacing, OME 886s, Dakar leafs

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