Speaking of Unimogs...anyone following the Dakar Rally? The Mercedes family is doing pretty good:
Unimogs are sitting 9th and 10th in the 4x4 truck class as of stage 12. Seeing them next to the giant Tatras, Kamaz and DAF trucks is kinda funny!
A G400 TD (car #235) driven by Jacques Loomans of Belgium is 55th overall, in the super production diesel class. A BMW X5 in the same class is in 13th place overall and has been getting a lot of TV coverage.
An ML430 is 1st in the production gas class and 11th overall. Car #220 is driven by Jean-Pierre Strugo and Pascal Larroque of France. Considering the ultra-specialized vehicles that dominate the rally, their high position as a production class vehicle is simply amazing!
You can follow the action on Speed Channel every evening until Jan. 20 and at
www.dakar.com. The website is rather difficult to navigate but worth the effort.