Dakar - 3 dead

[IronMaiden]

Just wondered what you guy's think about the deaths in the Dakar this year. 1 Aussie bike rider and two kids killed....

I absolutely love watching the Dakar, especially as we have a couple of South African's that do really well (Geniel de Villiers and Alfie Cox to mention a few) Geniel came second in the car section this year!

Alfie was riding bikes but after his friend Richard Sainct (sorry, can't remember how his surname is spelt) bled to death last year right before his eye's, he has decided to race cars now.

Quite a few deaths over the years, including a helicopter crash in a sandstorm. Very tragic!

I would be very sad if they stopped the Dakar due to the unfortunate loss of life.

[SteWhit]

I doubt they would stop it, as with any motor sport there is risk of loss of life. I think the would introduce more rules to make it a bit safer, as the did with F1 etc before they stopped the event out right.
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[Dom]

Very tragic of course, but it's an amazing event and fortunately I think the chances of it disappearing are pretty slim.

SteWhit, I don't really see how you could make the Dakar safer. It's not as if it's possible to stop bystanders from getting too close, and trying to make an easier course would just defeat the point of the rally. I could be wrong but from what I've seen there is quite good support from helicopters etc if/when something does go wrong, too.

Danger is a big part of the Dakar, and part of why it's so interesting.
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[SteWhit]

Dom, yeah i do agree with you on that one, bit like the WRC with all the spectators standing on the corses etc. Hummm i'm sure they will find a way tho - may be more marshalls or something? I dunno - still can't see them stopping it tho
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[BlueNinja]

No offence.. but its nature's way of getting back at us for destroying this planet.. even fragile sand deserts.. we just arent ment to do some of the things we do. Its always sad when somone looses there life.. but then people carry on doing it? humans are crazy really
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[palmer]

if they want to put themselves through it, let them.

[Dom]

[numark1]

[akaDAVE]

I doubt it would be stopped. Many people die at the Isle of Man TT as well.

I can't see how they can make it safer. The whole attraction is the risk and endurance of venturing into some of the most hostile emvironments. As with round the world sailing they sometimes find themselves in situations where nature and the isolation beats technology.
I presume it is the response time for medical help that is the problem. They seem to have all the sat-nav they need.
If you've got enough people belting along on bikes accross unpredictable terrain for thousands of miles sooner or later someone will be hurt or killed.
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[Kickstart]

Hi

People die. It happens, and it is peoples choice to compete. I hope they do not ban it, but if it was UK based it probably would be. The HSE legal bods would be ready to get their claws into it.

All the best

Keith
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[Doddmaster]

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Much rather die doing something like that, living life to the full, than falling down the stairs and killing myself at home.

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[colin1]

Ive no problem with people killing themselves, but when they kill other people, who just happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, its a bit dodgy.

I guess African countries arent so strict, but I'm not sure the Dakar race should be taking advantage of this.

No set course means that locals cant avoid the nutters. I think it shd be like WRC, or not go through populated areas.
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[EuropeanNC30R...]

To be fair WRC in Britain had a big clamp-down a few years ago after Sainz (sp) rolled into some spectators. You can't just walk and stand anywhere on the course anymore, it isn't allowed and if seen happening they threaten to cancel the stage. Unless you've got a press pass or whatever it's just standing in designated areas.

[IronMaiden]

[EuropeanNC30R...]

[JonB]

People die on bikes and in cars on the UK's roads every year...
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[GearboxGeezer]

I think its a great race, And I cant see it being stopped because people are being killed. Ok it is sad and when its a spectator then it simply shouldnt of happend as they are what makes the sport what it is. I race cars and I know that every time I get behind the wheel it could be my last time.. But its what makes it so exciting for me.

Id rather die in a race car than live to the age of 80, sitting in a rocking chair infront of a warm fire and looking back on my life and thinking what a waste.

Alot of people just work all day, then sit at home, watch tv, and smoke fags and drink booze, I think its important that everyone should have a hobbie even if its somthing like radio controlled boat driving!!

[BlueNinja]

[McGee]

[Silver]

We take risks not to escape life, but to prevent life from escaping us.

[BlueNinja]

Each to there own.. I just dont see how dying and leaving behind a good life very fun..
Especially as some people starve while we toy with our lives.. just isnt quite right.
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[McGee]

Dude tell it to some one who cares. Its not my fault all those countries left the empire its there own fault.

Screw 'em.

I love life. Its people like you with the atitudes like that live a boring life.






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