Orlando Terranova's co-driver Andy Grider quits the Dakar Rally in frustration after argument
By Jacob Black from Speed
Toyota driver Orlando Terranova's co-driver Andy Grider has quit the Dakar Rally in frustration after an argument on day four.
American Grider, who finished third in 2009 alongside Robby Gordon issued a statement regarding his withdrawal for "personal family reasons" but rumours of inter-team tension, and the poor English of the statement led to speculation that the excuse was a cover.
Team Overdrive manager Jean-Marc Fortin confirmed the truth on Thursday, telling Dakar television that the duo had begun arguing on day four.
"They started seriously arguing yesterday," Fortin said.
"Andy Grider the co-driver decided to quit and not start this morning."
Argentinian Terranova is popular in his home nation and was seeded eighth for the 2012 event.
Under Dakar Rally rules co-drivers can not be replaced mid-race.