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Forum: Australia 01-20-2013, 03:05 AM
Replies: 521
Views: 55,858
Posted By coak
Congratulations to all the aussies!

Fantastic event this year, and awesome to follow the daily updates.

The Aussie contingent did an amazing job - hopefully we'll see even more compete next year!

Matt Fish's 3rd on the stage was...
Forum: Racing 01-18-2013, 08:02 AM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 933,285
Posted By coak
Aussie riding together

Fish & Smithy riding together, as are Rod & Ben! (together through all the WPs)
Forum: Racing 01-18-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 933,285
Posted By coak
So Lopez is running 2nd outright now right?

So Lopez is running 2nd outright now right?
Forum: Racing 01-14-2013, 05:51 AM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 933,285
Posted By coak
No. 123 Rod Faggotter - problem?

Rod should have come through WP3 by now?

Hopefully he hasn't had a mechical (or worse still, a crash)
Forum: Racing 01-08-2013, 05:12 AM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 933,285
Posted By coak
Agreed, forgot that he hasn't come through WP4 yet

Agreed, forgot that he hasn't come through WP4 yet
Forum: Racing 01-08-2013, 05:10 AM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 933,285
Posted By coak
Cyril has made up a lot of time between WP3 &...

Cyril has made up a lot of time between WP3 & WP4! Now only 5:25 down
Forum: Racing 01-07-2013, 04:34 AM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 933,285
Posted By coak
Best of luck to all the Aussies!!! :clap

Best of luck to all the Aussies!!! :clap
Forum: Australia 01-02-2013, 11:23 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 55,858
Posted By coak
Wicked Hi SafariBerg, Hey, i'm not that old - was...

Hi SafariBerg,

Hey, i'm not that old - was only 25 when I competed in the 1998 Dakar!

Cheers
Coak
Forum: Racing 01-10-2012, 04:01 AM
Replies: 14,634
Views: 1,119,004
Posted By coak
Cyril leading by 37" at CP2

Cyril leading by 37" at CP2
Forum: Racing 01-09-2012, 11:08 PM
Replies: 14,634
Views: 1,119,004
Posted By coak
Hi PackMule, :wave Would love to but very long...

Hi PackMule, :wave
Would love to but very long odds of it happening unfortunately!

Too unfit, not riding enough (both situations which I could change if the lure of racing Dakar was there...
Forum: Racing 01-09-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 14,634
Views: 1,119,004
Posted By coak
Wicked Mudgate = Drama day at Dakar

Interesting watching from the sidelines today....

Great to see the race is still 'on' with respect to Coma & Despres, BUT...

IMO it's not in the spirit of rally racing that the organisers...
Forum: Racing 11-21-2011, 02:34 AM
Replies: 336
Views: 123,615
Posted By coak
Great stuff! Will be watching every moment...

Great stuff!

Will be watching every moment come January!
Forum: Australia 09-28-2011, 05:37 AM
Replies: 1,538
Views: 112,336
Posted By coak
Does anyone have any further insight into the...

Does anyone have any further insight into the mechanical DNF"s? (ie what the underlying problems were for each DNF?)
Forum: Australia 09-28-2011, 05:08 AM
Replies: 1,538
Views: 112,336
Posted By coak
Really?? ..... I'll have to give Clive a call to...

Really?? ..... I'll have to give Clive a call to get all the details. Will be a shame if CD goes back with less than fond memories of the Safari as it's an awesome event and needs as much positive...
Forum: Australia 09-28-2011, 04:49 AM
Replies: 1,538
Views: 112,336
Posted By coak
Agreed.... if the quality of the roadbook is less...

Agreed.... if the quality of the roadbook is less than perfect, it makes it even harder for the international riders as they'll be riding to the calls on the roadbook much more than the locals. If...
Forum: Australia 09-28-2011, 02:05 AM
Replies: 1,538
Views: 112,336
Posted By coak
Hi Clancy, i guess its possible that Cyril had...

Hi Clancy, i guess its possible that Cyril had been taking it easy since the start but my assumption is that also came out to Oz to have a go at winning the safari. History repeating itself with...
Forum: Australia 09-28-2011, 01:07 AM
Replies: 1,538
Views: 112,336
Posted By coak
Fair call Fro, the odds swung a little in Todd's...

Fair call Fro, the odds swung a little in Todd's favour today but I'm still happy to take the bundy off you!
Forum: Australia 09-27-2011, 08:22 PM
Replies: 1,538
Views: 112,336
Posted By coak
Troy, you did a great job of summing up my...

Troy, you did a great job of summing up my thoughts in response to the Smith Vs Smith question.
The other element that should be factored in is the 'weight & pressure' of being in the outright lead....
Forum: Australia 09-27-2011, 04:08 AM
Replies: 1,538
Views: 112,336
Posted By coak
Wink My money is on Jake Smith for another win!

My money is on Jake Smith for another win!
Forum: Australia 09-26-2011, 04:52 AM
Replies: 1,538
Views: 112,336
Posted By coak
Bummer that Ben is out of the race. I hope the...

Bummer that Ben is out of the race.
I hope the decision is reversed and Ben is able to race the remainder of the event. I can understand why he wouldn't but I totally agree with Troy's comments...
Forum: Australia 09-25-2011, 03:37 AM
Replies: 1,538
Views: 112,336
Posted By coak
Would love to race the Safari in a 4x4 but it...

Would love to race the Safari in a 4x4 but it would have to be in a competitive vehicle. I wouldn't want to be there just to make up the numbers. I'm sure Olle's machine will be close to the mark (if...
Forum: Australia 09-25-2011, 02:42 AM
Replies: 1,538
Views: 112,336
Posted By coak
Yes probably a big call (especially considering...

Yes probably a big call (especially considering Cyril's talent) but I think the barbed wire fences & kangaroo’s will slow him a little and his experience (lack of) in reading the natural terrain in...
Forum: Australia 09-25-2011, 02:04 AM
Replies: 1,538
Views: 112,336
Posted By coak
Hi Troy, Great to have all this info on ADV...

Hi Troy,

Great to have all this info on ADV but I'm sure wish you wish you were there amongst the action! I certainly wish I was!
In my opinion, I don't think Cyril will catch the fast aussie...
Forum: Australia 06-22-2011, 04:54 AM
Replies: 1,217
Views: 224,889
Posted By coak
Yep, it was Greg Sullivan (I'm mates with his son...

Yep, it was Greg Sullivan (I'm mates with his son and remember Greg building the car on his farm near Springsure). My father Stuart Coaker was also part of the team from Springsure...
Forum: Australia 04-15-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,275
Posted By coak
Any results out yet guys?

Any results out yet guys?
Forum: Australia 01-15-2011, 04:28 PM
Replies: 677
Views: 48,750
Posted By coak
Conratulations Jake, Annie & Si - top effort all...

Conratulations Jake, Annie & Si - top effort all round!

Sounds like a reasonably tough event for all three of you with each of you having your fair share of problems.

Great to see that...
Forum: Australia 01-10-2011, 04:07 PM
Replies: 677
Views: 48,750
Posted By coak
Fair comments Fro, I certainly haven't been doing...

Fair comments Fro, I certainly haven't been doing much riding of late and yes I've been grazing in the good paddock! But if I was going to race the Dakar again (ie had the opportunity/funds to race...
Forum: Australia 01-07-2011, 08:38 PM
Replies: 677
Views: 48,750
Posted By coak
Shame about Warren crashing out - he had been...

Shame about Warren crashing out - he had been riding well.

From Jacob's comments it sounds like the race stress is getting to him a bit, Glenn probably should have a chat to him and pep him up...
Forum: Australia 09-23-2010, 05:51 AM
Replies: 1,323
Views: 91,405
Posted By coak
Fan-bloody-tastic...:clap Expensive - but...

Fan-bloody-tastic...:clap

Expensive - but sometime's that's what you have to do.... I wonder if CPW will cover that for Fishy!

Reminds me of last year's event when Matt Fish scavaged the...
Forum: Australia 09-22-2010, 07:21 AM
Replies: 1,323
Views: 91,405
Posted By coak
Number 35?

Anybody heard whether Shane Diener is still going on the big 690? I can't see his name in the results for today but he's not listed as a retirement?
Forum: Australia 09-20-2010, 04:50 AM
Replies: 1,323
Views: 91,405
Posted By coak
Looks like it's shaping up to be an awesome event...

Looks like it's shaping up to be an awesome event - shame I'm not there competing this year!

I share the same views as Troy - the tougher the event the better!

Any news on what the Jose's...
Forum: Australia 04-22-2010, 06:04 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 8,618
Posted By coak
The reason why Mick & I were 'slightly confused'...

The reason why Mick & I were 'slightly confused' :huh coming out of the service park for the first time was because there were no instructions from service to the first control. We were given verbal...
Forum: Australia 01-04-2010, 07:47 AM
Replies: 622
Views: 43,676
Posted By coak
G'day guys...

Hi to all yee fellow Dakar fans who are still awake and watching all the action...

The Aussies all seem to be going pretty well at the moment - hopefully Rob manages to get his speeding penalty...
Forum: Australia 12-16-2009, 01:44 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 86,791
Posted By coak
Best Wishes for the Dakar Garry! I'm sure...

Best Wishes for the Dakar Garry!

I'm sure you've got the determination to get through - let's just hope lady luck is kind and you have a relatively trouble free run (if that's even possible for...
Forum: Australia 09-01-2009, 04:20 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 12,760
Posted By coak
Very Sad news indeed. Hans was a great guy and...

Very Sad news indeed. Hans was a great guy and had so much passion for KTM and Rally Racing....
Forum: New Zealand 08-26-2009, 06:57 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,860
Posted By coak
Great write up Jaybo, :clap I'm looking...

Great write up Jaybo, :clap

I'm looking forward to the days still to come.

cheers,
Coak
Forum: Australia 08-15-2009, 06:53 PM
Replies: 865
Views: 61,600
Posted By coak
Couldn't agree with you more Troy. Jake, Todd &...

Couldn't agree with you more Troy. Jake, Todd & Ben certainly have the speed and if anything would need to slow their pace a bit for an event such as Dakar (ie to ensure a finish). They're all...
Forum: Racing 08-15-2009, 06:22 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 123,615
Posted By coak
We wish!!! Very limited backing from the...

We wish!!!

Very limited backing from the manufacturer..... mainly funded out each of the riders pocket! SafariBerg can probably elaborate but my understanding is that Husaberg helped by having...
Forum: Racing 08-14-2009, 11:21 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 123,615
Posted By coak
Hi Anthony, I just wanted to send you some...

Hi Anthony,

I just wanted to send you some praise for a job well done! The bashplates on our 570's looked awesome and to be honest they were probably the number 1 accessory that was commented on...
Forum: Australia 08-13-2009, 07:19 PM
Replies: 865
Views: 61,600
Posted By coak
Was good to have a chat Jaybo, shame there isn't...

Was good to have a chat Jaybo, shame there isn't more time during the event - I guess there's always next year! Have to watch those fences, sounds like you were pretty lucky that it was the bike...
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