Elmer Symons - 54. Todesopfer der Dakar
- Geschrieben von Dirk Hartung
- Kategorie: Rallye Raid (Langstrecke)
- Wieder fordert die Dakar ihren Tribut
- 54. Todesopfer der "Königin der Rallyes"
An diesem Dienstag (9.1.) hat die Dakar auch ihren ersten
Todesfall zu beklagen.
Der südafrikanische Motorradfahrer Elmer Symons stürzte bei seiner ersten Dakar bei Kilometer 142 auf seiner KTM. Laut Veranstalter war der Rettungshubschrauber bereits acht Minuten später an der Unfallstelle. Die Ärzte konnten allerdings nur noch den Tod des 29-Jährigen feststellen. Es ist der 54. Todesfall in der Geschichte der Rallye.
Seine Erfolge:
2006 24HR IRONMAN Champion – Perry Mountain
2006 8th 250A after 5 rounds in GNCC's.
2006 1st Pro 250 Terrible towns 250.
2006 2nd Pro 250 Laughlin Harescrambles.
2006 2nd 250 Alligator Enduro.
2006 Privateer mechanic for James Embro 2006 Dakar Rally.
2005 5th overall Roof of Africa
2005 1st Pro 250 Vegas to Reno
2005 1st expert 4th overall 24hr Glen Helen
2005 Dakar Rally Factory mechanic for Red Bull KTM USA
2004 2nd Pro 2nd overall Tecate Harescrambles
2004 3rd 250 Big Six GP’s (attended 4 rounds)
SILVER medalist International six days Enduro - Poland
2004 1st 250 7th overall Coalinga National Enduro
2004 3rd Pro Fourstroke Best in the Desert series
2004 9th overall National Hare and Hound series
2003 Led Roof of Africa until 20km’s from finish -- injury
2003 3rd 250 National Hare and Hound series
2003 2nd 250 8th overall Del Norte National Enduro
2003 2nd Pro Four stroke Vegas to Reno
2003 4th Pro Four stroke Glen Helen GP
2003 1st 250 Pro – Adelanto GP
2003 3rd Pro Four stroke WORKS - Phoenix
2003 4th Overall Parker 250 ( Rode Solo)
2002 1st Overall 1st 250cc Roof of Africa International
2002 South African 250cc Off-road Champion 2nd Overall
2002 1st Iron man 9th Overall Nevada 1000
2001 2nd Overall 1st 250cc Roof of Africa International
2001 2nd South African off-road 250cc championship
2000 African Enduro Champion
2000 3rd Overall 2nd 250cc Roof of Africa International
2000 South African Enduro Champion
2000 2nd South African off-road 250cc championship (Lead championship until injury at penultimate round)
1999 Bronze Medalist International Six Days Enduro held in Portugal
1999 1st Overall 1st 250 Roof of Africa International
1996 – 1999 Junior Hare scramble and Enduro Championn
Der südafrikanische Motorradfahrer Elmer Symons stürzte bei seiner ersten Dakar bei Kilometer 142 auf seiner KTM. Laut Veranstalter war der Rettungshubschrauber bereits acht Minuten später an der Unfallstelle. Die Ärzte konnten allerdings nur noch den Tod des 29-Jährigen feststellen. Es ist der 54. Todesfall in der Geschichte der Rallye.
Seine Erfolge:
2006 24HR IRONMAN Champion – Perry Mountain
2006 8th 250A after 5 rounds in GNCC's.
2006 1st Pro 250 Terrible towns 250.
2006 2nd Pro 250 Laughlin Harescrambles.
2006 2nd 250 Alligator Enduro.
2006 Privateer mechanic for James Embro 2006 Dakar Rally.
2005 5th overall Roof of Africa
2005 1st Pro 250 Vegas to Reno
2005 1st expert 4th overall 24hr Glen Helen
2005 Dakar Rally Factory mechanic for Red Bull KTM USA
2004 2nd Pro 2nd overall Tecate Harescrambles
2004 3rd 250 Big Six GP’s (attended 4 rounds)
SILVER medalist International six days Enduro - Poland
2004 1st 250 7th overall Coalinga National Enduro
2004 3rd Pro Fourstroke Best in the Desert series
2004 9th overall National Hare and Hound series
2003 Led Roof of Africa until 20km’s from finish -- injury
2003 3rd 250 National Hare and Hound series
2003 2nd 250 8th overall Del Norte National Enduro
2003 2nd Pro Four stroke Vegas to Reno
2003 4th Pro Four stroke Glen Helen GP
2003 1st 250 Pro – Adelanto GP
2003 3rd Pro Four stroke WORKS - Phoenix
2003 4th Overall Parker 250 ( Rode Solo)
2002 1st Overall 1st 250cc Roof of Africa International
2002 South African 250cc Off-road Champion 2nd Overall
2002 1st Iron man 9th Overall Nevada 1000
2001 2nd Overall 1st 250cc Roof of Africa International
2001 2nd South African off-road 250cc championship
2000 African Enduro Champion
2000 3rd Overall 2nd 250cc Roof of Africa International
2000 South African Enduro Champion
2000 2nd South African off-road 250cc championship (Lead championship until injury at penultimate round)
1999 Bronze Medalist International Six Days Enduro held in Portugal
1999 1st Overall 1st 250 Roof of Africa International
1996 – 1999 Junior Hare scramble and Enduro Championn