For the first time ever, Motorsports Coordinator Adrian Puente is following Robby Gordon and his team South of the Equator.

His assignment: Document Robby Gordon's quest for the championship at the 2011 Dakar Rally in Argentina and Chile.

Adrian is well versed in anything on four wheels including: short course off road racing, desert, rally, drifting, auto cross, and drag racing. For him, this isn't just a job it's his passion. Adrian provides support to Toyo teams such as Robby Gordon, Team Leduc (Father Curt and sons Todd and Kyle) and G & R Racing with race day assistance, coordinating testing with engineers and tire distribution. In addition to his race team support, Adrian can be found traveling the nation attending car shows, race events, trade shows, and sporting events to help promote the Toyo Tires brand.