STAGE 3 THE LAST WORD

Today’s special began with a very technical aspect including numerous elevation changes and a winding course which tested the navigation skills of the competitors. The course consisted of rocky trails and several perils, with longer stretches that allowed the competitors to push their vehicles to more aggressive speeds. A course very well suited to Team Gordons race Hummer H3.

“The terrain of the special was quite rocky and ideal for the H3.” said Gordon “If there was anything I would have changed it would have been the length of the special. A longer course would have given me more time to pass more of the competitors that are just ahead of our team.” Gordon said with a smile

“We started the day in some what of a catch up mode,” explained Gordon. “Any problems from the previous day will follow you to the start of the proceeding day.” A finish of 41st from the day before will mean you start from that same position the next day.”
Team Gordon’s Monster Energy Toyo Tire Hummer made the most of the day and finished the special in 21st place. This will place the H3 in the 21st starting postion for stage four.


An extra side adventure: The Monster energy In-Race T-4, needed a police escort after it got lost in the Spanish city of Seville.The three-man team blamed their Global Positioning System,or GPS, for the mishap yesterday on day two of the race characterized by desert racing in north Africa, said Diego Gimenez, a spokesman for Seville city hall.``Two police officers got them on the right road and told them: watch out when you get to the desert because we won't be around to help,'' Gimenez said by telephone.Competitors started out in Lisbon and caught a ferry last night from Malaga, Spain, to Morocco before today's 648-kilometer (402-mile) stretch into the desert. The only all-American team in the truck race comprises Thomas Geviss, Paul Mischel and William Higman.

"The Punk", a spokesman for Gordon, didn't immediately respond to a message seeking comment. But, it was thought the crew was lured away from their path by a mirage that looked similar to a Tommy's Burger drive thru...

Lasty: Can't have a race without Robby getting in some trouble with the powers that be: Robby was docked 13 minutes today for a speed violation during the stage 1 liason.

Tomorrow is Stage 4 and wide open Africa! Gas On, Fly