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Originally Posted by AliBaba
It’s not failsafe but the Sentinel-system helps a bit:
For more info: YouTube - DAKAR -4: On the trace
In Africa they usually had a lot more space, now they drive a lot on narrow tracks and the risks are higher.
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Sentinel helps a bit..........Only when the approaching vehicle decides to activate it, and often they don't.
If they are driving blind what benefit is it to the competitor already in the 'dust'? He may just get one last chance to scream 'Oh Fcuk' before getting mowed down.
The risks, even in africa have been high, and by your own admission state that on this rally the tracks are narrower and the risks are higher. This should not be the case. I am 'Pro' bikes and definately NOT anti car or truck, but surely commonsense should prevail. Even experienced middle order riders have expressed concern, so what must it be like at the back of the motorcycle pack being charged down firstly by the quickest cars, and to top it off the trucks as well?
It would be nice to see the bikes run a day ahead of the rest, but due to the logistics of running such an event would probably be unworkable mainly due to cost.
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Last edited by palace15; 9 Jan 2009 at 13:42.
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