Robby Gordon took a surprise win in the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally, the NASCAR and off-road ace beating overall event leader Stephane Peterhansel by one second.
Although Peterhansel, the winner of yesterday’s stage, had looked set to take his 53rd segment win, it was Gordon, starting from 11th, who eventually took the spoils with his Hummer. It was Gordon’s first stage win so far this year … Details
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In 2008 world-renowned adventurer Richard Branson tried to break the current transatlantic monohull sailing record of 6 days, 17 hours, 52 minutes, 39 seconds on his 100’ Super-Maxi yacht Virgin Money, but had to abandon his attempt when the boat started to break apart in the middle of the ocean.
So, is it possible to beat what Branson calls ‘one of the greatest records of all’? Can a sailboat reach speeds in excess of 50 knots in stormy open-ocean conditions? Is it possible to cover 1,000 miles in a single day under wind power alone? Can the performance gap between offshore monohulls and multihulls be bridged?   … Details & Pictures
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Roehr Motorcycles LLC, the maker of the fastest and most powerful American production sportbike, the 180hp,1250sc, will introduce a line of electric sport and racing motorcycles in the spring of this year.Â
The new eRoehr model range will consist of two models, the powerful eSuperbike and the lower spec’d eSupersport.  Both models will feature state-of-the-art AC induction motor, and advanced high energy, Lithium ion battery technologies.
Fresh, modern styling, combined with advanced electric vehicle drive technology will raise the standards of electric motorcycle performance and desirability to new levels …Â Details
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Jake Stachovak is now over 500 miles along on his quest to kayak 5,000 miles around the eastern half of the United States. But, the trip has not been without difficulties – both of the ugly side of humanity and nature itself.
Stachovak, 34, is going down the Mississippi River to New Orleans, plans to go east across the Gulf of Mexico, paddle around the Florida peninsula, then up the east coast to New York City where he will paddle canals to Lake Ontario, then follow the Great Lakes to Green Bay and return to his starting point …Â Details
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