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120 with a 1KD-FTV no less!
http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2015/us/rider/365.html
Because the team is French, so is his description.
Google translate:
"Have fun and fulfill its mission, as serious as it is, two things are not incompatible in the Dakar. Moreover, places are expensive for the privilege to ensure the rapid ramp-handling tenors of the category. If Nicolas Falloux got it this year with Team Overdrive is also under honorable service record , both as a mechanic that operated in the same circumstances truck in 2012 and 2013, as a pilot able to illustrate occasionally on the off-road endurance championship France or Morocco Rally for example. With its strong technical background and experience in the long term, the Perpignan mechanic hopes to be able to position itself useful support for Giniel De Villiers and Christian Lavieille , who will fly advanced Hilux team . It's all about balance ...
" Both times I came on the Dakar, it was every time as co-driver in the truck , but in general I have rather a pilot experience. I roll including France endurance championship motocross ( consecrated in 2009 and 2010) . Today we have the opportunity to engage in very good conditions , with fast assistance mission for other vehicles of the team. It's a big responsibility , since we may be able to respond fast enough to Giniel De Villiers and Christian Lavieille . So the car has to happen every night , it's imperative. Should therefore be run smarter , finding the right balance. " "
But there is an Aussie in a Toyota Hilux:
http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2015/us/rider/358.html
http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2015/us/rider/365.html
Because the team is French, so is his description.
Google translate:
"Have fun and fulfill its mission, as serious as it is, two things are not incompatible in the Dakar. Moreover, places are expensive for the privilege to ensure the rapid ramp-handling tenors of the category. If Nicolas Falloux got it this year with Team Overdrive is also under honorable service record , both as a mechanic that operated in the same circumstances truck in 2012 and 2013, as a pilot able to illustrate occasionally on the off-road endurance championship France or Morocco Rally for example. With its strong technical background and experience in the long term, the Perpignan mechanic hopes to be able to position itself useful support for Giniel De Villiers and Christian Lavieille , who will fly advanced Hilux team . It's all about balance ...
" Both times I came on the Dakar, it was every time as co-driver in the truck , but in general I have rather a pilot experience. I roll including France endurance championship motocross ( consecrated in 2009 and 2010) . Today we have the opportunity to engage in very good conditions , with fast assistance mission for other vehicles of the team. It's a big responsibility , since we may be able to respond fast enough to Giniel De Villiers and Christian Lavieille . So the car has to happen every night , it's imperative. Should therefore be run smarter , finding the right balance. " "
But there is an Aussie in a Toyota Hilux:
http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2015/us/rider/358.html
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Keeping an eye on the bikes though, a family friend is currently sitting 43rd. Its his 3rd attempt - retired 2013 broken leg, dislocated knee in 2014. The guys on 2 wheels are all a little nuts .
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