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11th June 2009, 04:26 #1
Robby Gordon wins Baja 500
In the other half of his racing career, Robby is doing pretty well. Right before Pocono, he...
CHARLOTTE, NC (June 6, 2009) -- Robby Gordon and his No. 77 Monster Energy / Toyo Tires team continued their dirt-defying dominance of the 2009 SCORE Desert Series season by winning the coveted Baja 500 title on Saturday. Gordon continues to lead the 2009 points standing and set the pace for the rest of the competitors this season. In the three races ran this season, Gordon holds two victories and a second place finish. Further, Saturday's Baja 500 win marks the renowned off-road racer's fifth class win and fourth overall victory.
The announcers did mention it during the NASCAR broadcast, but it's still pretty cool.
I also read that Gordon is the best known current American driver in much of the world, thanks to DAKAR. Him & his Hummer draw huge crowds.N.Hayden L.Hamilton D.Earnhardt R.Gordon S.Speed T.Stewart J.P.Montoya G.Rahal Ferrari Lotus
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11th June 2009, 05:26 #2
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"You win some, lose some, and wreck some." - Dale Earnhardt
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11th June 2009, 06:52 #3
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Nice! He also made 3rd at Dakar.
This is the cherry on top.Marco Simoncelli 1987-2011
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11th June 2009, 16:17 #4
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New Toyo Tire ad.
"You win some, lose some, and wreck some." - Dale Earnhardt
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11th June 2009, 17:09 #5
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I love that ad. Surviving Robby Gordon is a trick....he punishes machinery.
Congrats to him tho for winning in Baja. As he has aged, he has come into his own as a man...."Water for my horses, beer for my men and mud for my turtle".
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11th June 2009, 17:24 #6
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This is an old ad I have in my archives.
"You win some, lose some, and wreck some." - Dale Earnhardt
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11th June 2009, 20:25 #7
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Originally Posted by Mark in Oshawa
Most don't understand just how difficult it is to drive and finish the Baja."If you can help others, and fail to do so, your time on earth has been wasted" - Roberto Clemente
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11th June 2009, 21:14 #8
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Gordon moved back to 7th place
Great speeds. Did you miss WRC machinery on these roads?
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