Robby Gordon may test Daytona afterall - Dakar Rally cancelled

Brendan Gaughan was scheduled to sub for Robby Gordon for Daytona testing, but Gordon may go ahead and test himself since the famous Dakar Rally was canceled due to terror threats.

The cancellation came as a disappointment to many, but organizers felt they had no choice in the matter.

It was the first time in the 30-year history of the automobile, motorbike and truck race that it has been called off. In a statement, organizers blamed international tensions, the tourists' Dec. 24 murders and "threats launched directly against the race by terrorist organizations."

The race's central appeal -- its course through African deserts, scrubland and savannas -- is also its weak point, making it difficult to protect thousands of people as they traverse such remote regions.

"No other decision but the cancellation of the sporting event could be taken,'' organizers said.

Robby Gordon was set to compete in the event this year, as he has done in the past, but with the cancellation, it leaves the question of will he test in Daytona himself since he won't be racing or still have Gaughan do the testing? 

So far, no word from Gordon as to what he will do or his thoughts on the matter.

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