Chris racing in DUBAI (UAE) Rally!

[RacerX1]

Chris Blais will be racing in the UAE Desert Challenge starting this Sunday in the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emerites. Here's a link - you can also follow his progress during the race:

http://www.uaedesertchallenge.com/uaedesertchallenge/

Just getting in a little practice before Dakar!
Thanks all...

[TROPHYSEDAN]

Best of luck to Chris over there. It was a honor watching them at the Death Valley Rally. Its pretty amazing watching them big bikes go up and over the sand sunes. again best of luck. Dennis

[OldStroppeTeam]

BEST OF LUCK !!
We all wish we could be there to support you !!!

Karl

[Vtr_Racing]

Chris Blais will be racing in the UAE Desert Challenge starting this Sunday in the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emerites. Here's a link - you can also follow his progress during the race:

http://www.uaedesertchallenge.com/uaedesertchallenge/

Just getting in a little practice before Dakar!
Thanks all...
I guess you found the passport when you guys got home from the AVI!!! Best of luck to Chris over there.

[RacerX1]

I guess you found the passport when you guys got home from the AVI!!! Best of luck to Chris over there.Actually Marc, he left a day late (today) instead of yesterday. Anyway, he was in Dallas around 4:00pm your time today for a slight layover, then on to England, then on to Dubai!
(ps Marc, I forgot to get that DVD from ya)...

Thanks for the good luck wishes everyone!

[kaw500]

Thanks Patty, good luck to Chris he's got a lot of folks rooting for him. I assume you will keep us up to date with any details not on the website. How come your not there and will you be going to DAKAR?.

[RacerX1]

Thanks Patty, good luck to Chris he's got a lot of folks rooting for him. I assume you will keep us up to date with any details not on the website. How come your not there and will you be going to DAKAR?I don't usually go with him overseas. I work and race too! I'm much better being a nervous wreck at home. He needs to concentrate and doesn't need some crazy lady carrying on! LOL If I was there, I'd wanna race!! (besides, Parker is in January. It's one of my favorite races)...

Today they tested the race bikes. Tomorrow is suspension testing. He's hanging out with Cyril, Marc Coma, Esidre.

[mccreary]

Hey Patty...We're rooting for Chris over here in Ramona too! Keep us posted and Good luck!

[RacerX1]

Thanks Jessica!

I spoke with Chris earlier today. It's a 12-hr time difference in Dubai. He said the temps today were well over 100 degrees and still in the 90's this evening (7:00pm). He had a good ride today and finished in 7th. They raced approx 300 miles today and tomorrow should be about the same distance. He sounds great and he's having fun! Tonight and for the remainder of the race they're sleeping in tents.

[kaw500]

Thanks for the update looks like the whole course is one big sand dune

[Mark_Miller]

looks like Chris to the stage today! great job, The guys from VW called to let me know.

[Mark_Miller]

Took the stage. Won! Nice. I have heard from our guys it is extremeley hot! I was there last week for the team and it was brutal so Chris must be in some good shape.

[RacerX1]

Took the stage. Won! Nice. I have heard from our guys it is extremeley hot! I was there last week for the team and it was brutal so Chris must be in some good shape.Hey, thanks Mark!

I just spoke with Chris and he had a great ride today! The start was delayed by 2-3 hours due to fog. Once they got going, it was already 100 degrees. It's not really the temps that are the issue but it's the 100% humidity that's making it worse.

Chris is in good "riding" shape but what helps him is that he does make sure he is way beyond hydrated. He has me doing the same thing... even when we're not racing! I raced a couple weeks back (AVI 150) and went through 150 oz. of water/electrolytes and it wasn't even that hot out. It does make a huge difference though with my body and being able to stay focused. Chris is still young too - just wait till he hits 30! No more Skittles and pizza & more electrolytes! ~ ;)

[RacerX1]

Mark,
Best of luck next week in Baja. We'll be down chasing for Anna Cody (solo bike racer). Chris won't be racing it this year (because of this rally).
GOOD LUCK!

[RacerX1]

Chris took 2nd today, behind Coma! He says Coma is just railing. Chris landed hard after smacking into a wall of sand (a steep downhill, hit bottom, and then on the gas to climb back up) and actually broke his seat in half! He zip-tied it up to hold it together. He was cracking up telling me the story about what happened. He landed hard on the pegs too, but luckily he didn't hurt his feet or ankles.

1 more day to go! Here's a couple pix...

[PinkyPoodle]

Chris is an ANIMAL!!!

Good talking to you tonight Patty .. Hopefully we'll see ya at contingency even if it's just for a quick wave!!

P.S My dad's team is 411x (Matt Shook, my dad, and uhh some other OLD MEN. haha)

[RacerX1]

Chris is an ANIMAL!!!

Good talking to you tonight Patty .. Hopefully we'll see ya at contingency even if it's just for a quick wave!!

P.S My dad's team is 411x (Matt Shook, my dad, and uhh some other OLD MEN. haha)Thanks Jenn. Hope to see you on Wed! Best of Luck to your Dad's team!!