January 16, 2009
As Dakar rally nears finish, De Villiers, Miller 1-2, NASCAR’s Robby Gordon 3rd
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina—After a day of cooperative team driving today, Giniel de Villiers of South Africa leads Volkswagen teammate Mark Miller of the United States by just over two minutes heading into the last stage of the Dakar Rally. Next in line, nearly 90 minutes back, is NASCAR Sprint Cup regular Robby Gordon of the U.S. in a Hummer.
January 15, 2009
Dakar Rally: Sainz loses lead when he drops out after accident
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina—Dakar Rally leader Carlos Sainz dropped out of the race after crashing into a ravine during today’s 12th stage. Sainz was not injured, but the two-time world rally champion from Spain and his French teammate Michel Perin were taken by helicopter to Fiambala, where the stage began, Dakar Rally spokeswoman Emilie Poucan told The Associated Press.
January 13, 2009
Sainz leads Dakar rally; NASCAR’s Robby Gordon 2nd today, 5th overall
COPIAPO, Chile—Carlos Sainz of Spain won the 10th stage of the Dakar Rally today—his fourth win in 10 stages so far—to maintain his overall lead. NASCAR driver and rally veteran Robby Gordon finished second in the stage, 275 miles in the world’s driest desert, and is fifth overall. Spanish biker Cristobal Guerrero was involved in a serious accident and taken by helicopter to the Regional Hospital in Copiapo. Hospital director Dr. Anita Quiroga said surgeons drained fluid from Guerrero’s brain. The rider was stabilized, but Quiroga said the next 24 hours are “crucial to determine his prospects.“
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