MINI is proving its racing chops this year in the Dakar Rally in Argentina, leading the race overall going into Stage 3. More than just the lead, MINIs held five of the top ten rankings. Looks like it’s going to be a shoot-out with Hummer, which couldn’t be more entertaining. Video recap of stage 2 after the jump.
<p>Though I love my MINI and made a No Hummer grill badge when TwistyBitz was still in business I have to root for Robby Gordon on this one. He’s long overdue here with a win. When I raced in S.C.O.R.E. he was the fastest guy out there.</p>
<p>I don’t think I heard the “MINI” name once in the Dakar coverage I saw on VS today (now NBC Sports).</p>