jules Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 There is a few brits again John Cockburn is in a bowler I noticed And some other populer guys Paul Green Mike Jones Ben Gott to name a few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Sky+ already set. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siearl Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Wish i could already set it with virgin just have to make sure i remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob90 Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Sky+ already set. Chris When is it on and what channel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted January 1, 2008 Author Share Posted January 1, 2008 Eurosport UK 410 on sky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Attryde Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 this doesn't look to good. Dakar cancelled Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
najw Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 this doesn't look to good. Dakar cancelled Pete. Seems strange that they'd leave it until the day before to cancel Nothing on the official website about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrik Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 It's officially announced now from http://www.dakar.com/: Lisbon, Friday the 4th of January 2008 A.S.O. cancels the 2008 edition of the Dakar rally After different exchanges with the French government - in particular the Ministry for Foreign Affairs - , and based on their firm recommendations, the organisers of the Dakar have taken the decision to cancel the 2008 edition of the rally, scheduled from the 5th to the 20th of January between Lisbon and Senegal’s capital. Based on the current international political tension and the murder of four French tourists last 28th of December linked to a branch of Al-Qaeda in Islamic Maghreb, but also and mainly the direct threats launched directly against the race by terrorist organisations, no other decision but the cancellation of the sporting event could be taken by A.S.O. A.S.O.’s first responsibility is to guarantee the safety of all: that of the populations in the countries visited, of the amateur and professional competitors, of the technical assistance personnel, of the journalists, partners and rally collaborators. A.S.O. therefore reaffirms that the choice of security is not, has never been and will never be a subject of compromise at the heart of the Dakar rally. A.S.O. condemns the terrorist menace that annihilates a year of hard work, engagement and passion for all the participants and the different actors of the world’s biggest off-road rally. Aware of the huge frustration, especially in Portugal, Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal, and beyond the general disappointment and the huge economical consequences in terms of direct and indirect repercussions for the countries visited, A.S.O. will continue to defend the major values of great sporting events and will carry on its engagement for a durable development through the Actions Dakar, started 5 years ago in sub-Saharan Africa with SOS Sahel International. The Dakar is a symbol and nothing can destroy symbols. The cancellation of the 2008 edition does not endanger the future of the Dakar. To offer, for 2009 a new adventure to all the off-road rally passionate is a challenge that A.S.O. will take on in the months to come, faithful to its engagement and its passion for sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Bummer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Baldwin Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 To give you an idea of how last minute this announcement is. Just texted John Carroll from LRW/4x4 Mag who's set off from UK this morning on a press trip to the start line. He was just collecting his baggage in Lisbon airport and had no idea about the cancellation. Neither did the press team he was with!! Right now, Lisbon airport is full of frantic journos/ team members/organisers/ sponsors with mobiles glued to their heads as word spreads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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T1G UP Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Do they travel via Kenya? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 Do they travel via Kenya? ??? No Macedonia is were they have most of the problems a few died from land mines in year gone buy but guess what is a very unsettled region in the area so terrorism is a big problem in the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9OSV Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 The reason, or some of the reason for the cancellation was the murders of 4 french tourists that where following the proposed Dakar race route. They where murdered on the 24th of Dec, there killings have been atributed to supporters of 'you-know-who' These terrorist have threatened the organisers that more deaths will follow if the race takes place as scheduled. Very, very sad. Motor sport is motorsport and loses during racing is one thing to contend with, but Guys with guns and chips the size of houses on both shoulders armed with RPG's and AK's is quite another. I hope they catch the B*stards that ruined those families lifes forever. Jim Ps: I wonder what will happen to the many other events that run every year in Northern Africa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 ???No Macedonia is were they have most of the problems ??? !!! Macedonia? I thought the Dakar rally was in Africa? I'm pretty sure Alexander the Great never did the Dakar? I guess Jules means Mauritania, not Macedonia. Still a damn shame about the Rally though. I was really looking forward to that. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 Dyslexic it all looks the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripTrick Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I also just heard about it, was flicking throught he SAT channels to see the program etc and nothing! Imagine a world with no &^$@# terrorists & murderers and the like... that would be like asking my Landy not to leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siearl Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 They where murdered on the 24th of Dec, there killings have been atributed to supporters of 'you-know-who' And i thought he was just in a mysical magical world. On a serious note though it is a shame, about the 4 french people and the cancellation was looking forward to watching it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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