dano9988
03-01-2007, 06:21 PM
This series is showing on OLN in Canada right now. It is about a 3 rider team in last years Dakar rally. Interesting to see the commitment required to run a team in this event and compare it to how the privateers cope day after day. Anyone who complains about the difference betwen that haves and have nots should see this show.
The less well funded riders have a box for all their equipment, tents and personal items. That's it, no mechanics, no service trucks, nothing. The well funded teams will have a service lorry or two, one or two chase trucks and mechanics to repair what ever breaks.
When ever I see complaint about the cost of rallying and the difference between the haves and the have not, I can now laugh. Watch this show to see how the have nots really have to struggle. Their desire to compete and finsh is incredible and not a complaint among them
The less well funded riders have a box for all their equipment, tents and personal items. That's it, no mechanics, no service trucks, nothing. The well funded teams will have a service lorry or two, one or two chase trucks and mechanics to repair what ever breaks.
When ever I see complaint about the cost of rallying and the difference between the haves and the have not, I can now laugh. Watch this show to see how the have nots really have to struggle. Their desire to compete and finsh is incredible and not a complaint among them