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Tristar Eric
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 Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:45 pm Post subject: Panama - Hollister Dakar rallye |
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Did you guys hear about this?
April 2011 Starts in Panama on the 18th, ends in Hollister Ca on the 24th.
You need to sign up to get the volunteer T-shirt !
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psych-illogical
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| Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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OMG!!
I hadn't heard about that. I knew that the Dakar hasn't been held in Africa for the past couple of years because of general political upheaval but ending right here in the good 'ol US of A? Wow! I would love to be at the finish line.
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ALIKA T3
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syncrodoka
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| Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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A race up HWY 5 over the grapevine would be epic. 
read the lettering below the Dakar dude |
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fatboypaul
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| Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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| There should be a fairly large welcoming committee at Area 5 just outside Hollister. |
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kamzcab86
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| Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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| syncrodoka wrote: |
| A race up HWY 5 over the grapevine would be epic. |
For who goes the slowest?  
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westyventures
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| Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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Dudes...it's not THE Dakar, that event remains in South America, and has already been finished for several months. Next year it will be in S. America again:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_Dakar_Rally |
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Syncrozilla
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| Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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I bet the race teams will be ready for a cold one when they arrive at the finish line.
Last edited by Syncrozilla on Mon Apr 11, 2011 8:38 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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madspaniard
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I guess some people missed the big Syncrofest logo smack in the middle of the T shirt above. The last two or three "Dakars" took place in Chile-Argentina thru the Atacama desert. My wife is from Chile, amazing show if you can see these guys in action. I took maybe 70 pictures of the vehicles at the finish line in Buenos Aires last year.
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Tristar Eric
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| Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:21 pm Post subject: |
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| Syncrozilla wrote: |
| I bet the race teams will be ready for a cold one when they arrive at the finish line. |
In before the lock! LOL |
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Syncrozilla
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| Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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Too Funny Eric! Here's the winner's cup
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VWhead
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| Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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Dang,I bet that thing is heavy. Looking good! 
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kamzcab86
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| Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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 That is one awesome trophy! 
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akyrie
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| Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 5:17 am Post subject: |
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| what happens if someone shows up with a 2wd at syncrofest? does he/she get a beat down? |
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syncrodoka
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| Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 5:22 am Post subject: |
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If you ask nicely you can probably get a ride along with someone for a trail ride. 2wd are most definitely allowed.
I think that the registration closed for camping yesterday though. Day passes are allowed I believe.
Come on out. |
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Tristar Eric
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| Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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The race for the cup should be a ton of fun this year. You not only need driving skills, you need technical skills, and be able to identify parts.
This year's Syncrofest Challenge will be the driving portion for the Cup.
Check the registration tent for more info. |
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Tristar Eric
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| Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 2:47 pm Post subject: |
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Post your "Panama Hollister" pics here!
I still need to upload all the Gopro video I took... I have tons! |
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BlackDogVan
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| Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 3:41 pm Post subject: |
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Too bad they didn't do a jump from Mazi to La Pas...
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insyncro
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| Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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I know it is too late but I want a shirt.
Any around???
dylan |
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fatboypaul
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| Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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I know it is too late but I want a shirt.
Any around???
dylan |
Contact Izzydog, right here on the Samba. |
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