Quinn in 4th Overall for Stage 1 DAKAR 2012
Quinn Cody did the best for the Americans today in Argentina with a 4th in today’s stage 1 “special” after starting 9th. Jonah Street also moved up to 10th on the short opener.
“This stage was fun and super short along the beach and through some dunes”, Cody explained, ”It was crazy and there was a 35mph cross wind that was blowing us all over the place…..My Iritrack came loose and started bouncing around so I had to try to hold it in place while I was riding the last few miles. The liaison was hell like 760k forever!!!! Crazy hot down here!” – Source: http://www.race-dezert.com
THE DAKAR CHANGES WHO YOU ARE
Three-time Baja 1000 winner, Quinn Cody made his Dakar debut in 2011, which was a rude but promising experience for the American rider who finished 9th overall. After this life-size learning experience, Quinn Cody is now aiming higher. Contrary to last year, he has been able to train on his Honda CFR 450X all season long and will set off form Mad Del Plata clearly better prepared. Well aware that he still has plenty more to learn, the California native feels he is capable of finishing in the top five.
“My first Dakar was an incredible experience. I had no idea what I was in for. The Dakar changes you. There are so many emotions. I knew the competition level was high, I was ready for that but I was surprised by the scope of the event. Once I finished one stage and looked at the map and the remaining stages I understood how difficult the Dakar is. Throughout out the rally, I was already thinking about the following editions. For this year, I prepared the bike in the United States and I did the development work myself, in contrast to last year when I saw the bike for the first time in Buenos Aires. I had never even sat on a rally bike before. The goal will be to finish each stage with the hope of finishing in the top five. I don’t consider myself a favourite. I have the speed but I still don’t have the experience. For sure I will still make some mistakes.”
Source: www.Dakar.com
