DAKAR 2013 - 2 x Patrols entered

[Gerrit Loubser]

I suspect that the 235/85R16's are a control tire.

In the T2 class, the tires are not regulated, but they have to be mounted onto rims that are no larger in diameter or wider than those that the production vehicle was homologated with, have to be enclosed by the bodywork and may not be studded.

I also suspect that power output is restricted by intake restrictors (a common phonomenon in racing), giving the diesels an almost-unfair advantage.

In the T2 class the following applies:
1) Only naturally aspirated petrol motors are eligible
2) Naturally aspirated petrol motors and non naturally aspirated diesel motors require restrictors. The sizes of the restrictors vary according to tables and formulae, but in general the petrol motors are restricted more than a diesel motor of similar capacity.

[miner]

It looks like only 398 the Pathfinder/Patrol is still in, currently in 50th place

Much to Mrs Miners delight the highest placed Nissan is the Juke Buggy no 318 currently 16th

Cheers
Miner

[ricster]

ha ha... yeah, I just wish they would cover the "other" cars too and not just the big boys in the field

[NISMOnator]

I feel that the coverage this year is worst then ever before, previous years wasnt great or good but sort of ok and they also had a more in depth look at teams and other non factory teams.

The Dessoude Team from French soil which partakes every year since I can remember has always had Nissans. Various types, Pathfinders, Terrano's, Patrol. Pick ups (Hardbody/Navara) and this year the Juke's. http://www.teamdessoude.com/index.htm?lang=en