DAKAR’S DARKEST DAY–JAN 10 |
‘I last saw and spoke with Andy at a gas stop just 20km from where he crashed,’ said Blais. ‘He was a tremendous rider and a big help to me during earlier stages in the rally. This is a huge loss and all of us are stunned by his passing.’ FROM KTM PRESS WEBSITE Fatal accident of 41 year old Australian Andy Caldecott 1-9-06 Australian Repsol KTM rider Andy Caldecott fatally crashed on the 9th stage of the Dakar (Nouakchott ? Kiffa). The accident happened directly after the day off. This information has totally shocked us, we’re at a loss for words. The terrible accidents in the past 2 years caused us to start with mixed feelings and question our rally engagement. The presenters of the Dakar have tried to make the rally safer together with several manufacturers. A tempo limit has been adopted, a GPS system which enables each rider to be located and to allow him to communicate with the presenter. Riders can have more rests now due to shorter tank stops. A pretty sportive rally until yesterday’s day of rest eclipsed the pain of the past – today we were brutally pulled out of our dream to make this rally safe. Our thoughts are with Andy and his family. KTM Motorsport Tomorrow – Tuesday , January 10, 2006 ? Kiffa to Kayes |
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