Hello everyone at home!
After our unfortunate accident in the truck we stayed in race mode and made things happen. We were successful in meeting back up with the team in Valparaiso after a very long drive up through
Once we arrived back with the team Tom, Glen and I immediately started to help out with racecar maintenance. We had some very long nights working on the cars after each stage but it was enjoyable being back in the mix. One night in La Serena we never went to sleep and finished the cars after sunrise.
All of the hard work buy all paid off because Robby ended up finishing third place overall. This podium finish is his best to date and everyone on the team is feeling really good and proud of the result.
Yesterday we all were involved with the podium ceremony and it was a very special day, our team along with Robby’s antics was definitely the show stopper. Last night we all went out to celebrate and we started the party by hitting the local go kart track. Robby finished first of course but I was feeling really good with a third place finish.
Please check back for more updates because I am editing photos and video and should have something to show within the next 24 hours.
Congratulations to all Team
January 19th, 2009 at 10:18 am Thank you for your updates Will. I’m very happy for Team Dakar USA, Congratulations!!
January 19th, 2009 at 10:00 pm Will, an A+ for the team, cheers from Slime! Glad you helped the team. Mary and I recommend a quick trip to La Boca, the little Italian getaway for a nice meal, super deals on local art/leather/etc, and one of the funkiest neighborhoods ever. Tango dance demos at your table at outdoor cafes. And, we have a souveigneer or two for you. Question; what is the plan for the truck abandoned way down south? Less Flats, More Podiums! Slime Guy
January 23rd, 2009 at 1:44 pm THIIIIIRD? You must have let Robby win? Congrats to you and the entire team! It was fun to track each days progress. We’ll look forward to next year! -Chris