Robby Gordon, Monster of the Dakar

Winner of the fourth stage of the rally-raid, Robby Gordon has already shown his advantage during this Dakar. Although the American driver, third in the 2009 Dakar, is already far behind in the general standings, he nevertheless stood out. After the narrow roads at the start of the week, Gordon took advantage of a stage with wide tracks to impose his Hummer on Tuesday in Copiaco. And that?s the only thing that matters to the US pilot. “ All that matters is winning. We must win. If you don't win, you're just the biggest loser. »

Beyond the results, Robby Gordon's Hummer "Monster" does not impress with its dimensions and its way of surveying South American terrain. And very eye-catching. “ Our Hummer is very popular, attests Robby Gordon. Not just because I drive it but because it?s the same car used by the American military. »

If the Hummer may appear “arrogant” compared to other more modest cars, the driver does not think he will reinforce this image with his attitude. “ I don't agree when we say that we tell each other. We are here to race above all. But, in the United States, we always do things differently from others. »

Without wanting to be arrogant, Gordon is proud of at least one thing about this Dakar. “ I think our rescue truck is one of the most beautiful on the bivouac “, he concedes. In terms of the general classification, the result is less flashy. Quickly, the American had to give up on the podium after After a week of competition, the Hummer “Monster” was in tenth place, at 4:25? of Carlos Sainz (Volkswagen).