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Robby Gordon finishes 3rd in the Paris-Dakar. Way to go Robby!

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Old 01-19-2009, 11:58 AM
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Robby Gordon finishes 3rd in the Paris-Dakar. Way to go Robby!
Old 01-19-2009, 04:05 PM
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Default I think he does best in this type of racing. He is a good racer...just never

seems to have the best team..plus once in awhile does a little dirty trick while driving....but I like him.
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Default I like him too. He's a racer's racer, in the AJ Foyt mold. Does tend to let his temper

get the best of him sometimes though. I guess I identify with that type somewhat. Scotch/Irish temper.
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Default How can Robbie be like Foyt if he has temper issues? AJ is so even tempered...

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Default PS: Congrats to Robbie, congrats to everyone who competed. Thanks to Vs. for the Dakar coverage.

It's got to be the toughest race in the world, certainly the most awe inspiring.
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Default Nice, second loser! Way to go Robby!

I hate that guy.
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lol!
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And where did YOU finish?
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What about Mark Miller in 2nd (could have won but for team orders)? Props to that American.
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Kudos as well. I didn't hear his name mentioned. Coverage this year was sparse to say the least.
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