Motorsport
LATEST: Robby Gordon NOT out
Robby Gordon remains in the Dakar. Earlier reports of his withdrawal were premature. Its almost as good as winning a stage to know he's still in there.
Not quite official but not looking good
The team maintain he is not yet officially out so we were a bit premature saying so. Were happy he's still in.
Robby Gordon sole Toyo Tires driver after BJ Baldwin forced to retire
Damage discovered at the bivouac too extensive to repair.
Robby Gordon finishes 28th
Stage 9 saw the legendary racer go from hero to zero as problems struck in the final kilometres
Gordon stopped just before stage end.
After running in 5th place through 396km of today's 9th stage of the Dakar, Robby Gordon has come to a halt with problems just 26km shy of the finish.
Baldwin 28th after difficult final sector
After outperforming his 63rd position start and running at 1th/12th for most of the race, problems have slowed BJ Baldwin at the end of the special and he finishes 28th.
Rest day
They may be wearing shorts and shades but with cars to attend to, media interviews and strategies to plan, the teams haven't broken out the beach towels just yet.
Subdued end to Week one of 2014 Dakar
Gordon, 21st today, and Baldwin 61st, make it to the end of the first week of the Dakar from hell.
Technical problems for Szalay
Car issues again intervened with Team Opel Dakar, forcing them to turn around and return to the start before making the long trek into Senegal for tomorrow's finale in Dakar.
BJ hanging in
BJ Baldwin had a difficult day yesterday but brought his car safely home and will be 37th starter in today's stage
Gordon hit with 1hour penalty
After his magnificent drive to put his HST Gordini in 3rd, Robby Gordon has been given a 1 hour time penalty for missing a waypoint. He now starts stage 6 from 19th position.
Robby Gordon 3rd on stage 5
Gordon converts his 14th place start into 3rd in today's special.
Team Opel Dakar finish 11th
Stage 9 of the Africa Eco Race in Mauritania today proved challenging
Chicherit out of Dakar
Explosive end to 2014 race for Guerlain and Alex as car catches fire.
Bad luck and Trouble in Africa Eco Race
Opel Dakar team make momentous decision on Stage 8 of Africa Eco race.
Robby Gordon reflects on the opening stages of the Dakar
Team Speed have had a bumpy start to the 2014 Dakar. In the movie, along with footage of scrutineering and the race, team principal Gordon, talks about some of the issues just to get the car to the startline as well as the race so far.
Gordon 1st Toyo Tires driver home, finishing 14th in stage 4
Robby Gordon, after starting from sixth in today's stage, has finished in 14th place after encountering problems in the final section of the special.
Chicherit stopped at Km65 for 20 minutes now
Guerlain Chicherit has stopped during the first part of today's special. Reasons unknown.
BJ Baldwin before the storm
BJ has had a torrid time with car issues from his brand new buggy dominating his Dakar. In this movie, shot before the start, he gives an insight into his philosophy on racing.
5th for Chicherit in stage 3, 6th for Gordon
After more than 3 hours racing, just 10 seconds separate the two Team Toyo Tires drivers
Frustration for Opel Dakar Team in stage 7
Opel Mokka stops for technical problem after battling for the lead.
Longest day for Opel Dakar Team
The second stage in Mauritania is the longest of the entire Africa Eco race. However, it will be fast with power being a key differentiator among the elite racers.
14 + 2 = bad luck luck for Baldwin
After arriving at the bivouac having spent nearly nine hours behind the wheel at race pace and a further five hours on the 'commute' to work, Baldwin was hit with a two hour penalty for late arrival.
Improved results for Team Toyo Tires in stage 2 of 2014 Dakar
At the time of writing, BJ Baldwin hasn't arrived at the Bivouac. After starting behind all the top ranked drivers and having to fight through the field, Chicherit has brought his Jefferies buggy home 23rd with Gordon's HST in 28th.
Team Opel Dakar 2nd in stage six
Szalay Balázs and László Bunkoczi have brought their Opel Mokka home 2 minutes 34 seconds ahead of the buggy of Sabatier. who won todays stage.
Team Toyo Tires has a bad day at the office
All three Team Toyo Tires racers suffered car issues on today's 1st stage.
Gordon finally starts special
After a problem just prior to starting today's special, Robby Gordon took the start 25 minutes later than scheduled
Impatient rest day for Szalay
Team Opel Dakar principal reflects on a fast stage 5 whilst itching to start stage 6 tomorrow.
Dakar start for Team Toyo Tires
Robby Gordon, BJ Baldwin and Guerlain Chicherit set off on 2014 Dakar
Szalay storms to second
Opel Dakar Team maintain 6th place overall after strong performance in stage 5 of the Africa Eco Race.
EVR Checks in
BJ Baldwin and Guerlain Chicherit from EV Racing arrived at Scrutineering in Rosario today. The Dakar starts here.
Szalay Balzázs seventh overall in Africa Eco rally 2014
25th place in today's stage 3 was the best result possible after a trying day on the Moroccan tracks.
