Dakar 2014

[Grant_RSA]

Bit early to be starting a new thread, but thought it would be interesting for you all to read,

FORD confirms participation in 2014 DAKAR

These Ford's compete very well with the Toyota Hilux in South Africa, expect them to be very competitive!

[kober]

The route has been published: Route: Dakar. Notably, there will be several marathon stages, and shorter liaison sections. Only four months to go

[ProRally]

They are testing soon in Namibia, hopefully we know more soon...

[kober]

Any idea if that's the latest evolution of Hilux? Test Toyota Hilux Dakar - Peter van Merksteijn Jr.

[Zeakiwi]

Did the evolution Hilux have roof scoops like this?
http://youtu.be/iYQGQPPY9AY (2012 - roof scoops)
http://youtu.be/PhkLFvG7a_Q (2013 - new engine air intake on right hand window pillow)

PvM Jr's Hilux has probably had a few tweaks since it was last used. Sounds like the 5 litre engine.

[Zeakiwi]

Alister McRae is competing on a KTM in this week's Australasian Safari Rally.
http://www.australasiansafari.com.au

Kees Weel would have to be favoured for a podium in the auto section.

[Grant_RSA]

http://www.motorsport.co.za/News/Displa ... niid=18253

[Zeakiwi]

Alister McRae is 5th in the bikes going into last day.
The 'Overdrive' Hilux leads the 'Hallspeed' Hilux.

Sad day on Wednesday. RIP Ivan Erceg. http://www.speedcafe.com/2013/09/25/com ... an-safari/

[raybak]

WE finished the Safari in 7th outright and did the last 2 days on only 3 cylinders. Our team mate Peter Jerie finished 5th and 1st in class. He will be doing Dakar in the other DMax that is ready to go in the container to be shipped off next week.

Overall a good event apart from the loss of Ivan, he was a larger than life character, RIP Ivan.

Ray

[Zeakiwi]

Morocco Rally and Baja soon.
My pickems - Coma in the bikes. Terranova in the 'cars'.
http://rallyemaroc.npo.fr/?lang=en