RallyRAIDio

Niles from Rally PanAm calls in with a report inbetween the day 2 stages. Jonah took 3rd in the first stage, currently out on course for the second. Stay tuned for continuing coverage of the Central Europe Rally on RallyRAIDio.net. Music by Dreamline, available at Podsafe.com

Richard gives us a great look at the first day's activities -- a whooped, forested, sandy 60km special, and a long, 400+km liason into Romania.  Interestingly, it was a good day for the big bikes -- we'll see how it plays out in the days to come.

Niles and Charlie call in with a report from scrutineering, on the eve of the Central Europe Rally.  A few niggles, but everything through relatively cleanly.  Rain is beginning to fall again, the teams on big bikes must be getting nervous...

Through scrutineering, Richard Kaye checks in from Budapest (as only he

can!).  Looks like much of the field will be running 450 machinery,

which with the muddy conditions, may be the ticket to the podium.

Richard calls it like he sees it (especially where the ASO are concerned), and we look forward to his reports from the rally.

Niles Follin, PanAm chief mechanic arrives in Budapest, and finds Jonah right at home in the hotel lobby with rally legends like Stephane Peterhansel, Cyril Despres, and Marc Coma. Runnin' with the big dogs. They're up for some testing tomorrow, and then off for the big show! Stay tuned to RallyRAIDio.net for continuing coverage of the Central Euope Rally.

Charlie and Des have arrived in Budapest, visiting the KTM Factory Rally program in Austria along the way.  They get some work done to Jonah's 690, and get a sneak peek at what the factory riders will be riding at the rally.  Tune in to hear the details!

Charlie Rauseo, manager for Team Rally PanAm calls in from the road.  Flying in to Lisbon this morning, they picked up the support truck, rally bike, and gear stashed after the Dakar was cancelled in January, and is now trekking across Europe toward Hungary to reach the start of the Central Europe Rally.Stay tuned for complete coverage of the Central Europe Rally on RallyRAIDio.net

Ever wish there was a Rally Raid in your own neck of the woods? Gary calls in with an event wrap up and a peek at what it takes to put on the Condo 750. In an age where so many areas are trying to shut down OHV activities, the community support for the Condo is nothing short of incredible! Call in coverage of the 2008 Condo 750 Cross Country Rally from New South Wales, Australia. Music by dreamline, available at PodSafe.com

Greg calls in with his Condo wrap-up. Call in coverage of the 2008 Condo 750 Cross Country Rally from New South Wales, Australia. Music by dreamline, available at PodSafe.com

Todd Smith, second overall, and Gary Williams, his team manager from Yamaha, give calls after the race. Congrats, guys! Call in coverage of the 2008 Condo 750 Cross Country Rally from New South Wales, Australia. Music by dreamline, available at PodSafe.com