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2016 Dakar - Prelude To Stage 1
Once again, it's getting close to the start of greatest race in the world, the 2016 Dakar Rally! In the days leading up to the start of stage 1, there will be many events taking place. Robby Gordon is already in Argentina, has picked up the support vehicles and will retrieve the race cars from the airport today (Dec.30). The 2nd team driver, Sheldon Creed, will arrive today as well.
The #TeamSPEED compound will be setup, and work on the vehicles leading up to Scrutineering (Tech inspection). Scrutineering takes place from Dec. 31st to Jan 1st in Buenos Aires. On Jan 2nd, the teams will parade to the 'opening ceremonies ramp' and all the drivers will be introduced. There will be links to the "LIVE TV FEED" available on Jan. 2nd.
Also taking place on Jan. 2nd is "The 15 Minute Warmup" - Buenos Aires to Rosario. This will set the lineup for stage 1.
The competitors are timed over a distance which is long enough to separate them into a logical starting order for the next day, but not really long enough to talk about a first day of competition. The mini-special section and the liaison section to the light bivouac of Rosario should not cause any damage... unless drivers are really unlucky and/or reckless!
Stage 1 begins on Jan. 3rd, 2015. As always, we will have live raceday chat, stage threads, in-action updates, photos, videos, etc. The guys on the crew will also be sending us updates from the frontline.
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Permalink Reply by J.R. Sands on
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yes thanks Sheldon
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Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on
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So excited for this year's rally. We've always wanted two Gordinis and this year we finally have it! A second legitimate driver who's a true teammate and has been untested in this discipline. The possibilities are endless and the upside is huge for young Mr. Creed. The third year of a new program is when we can hopefully realize if everything is coming together and if further expansion makes sense.
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Permalink Reply by Slider316 on
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I always like this time of year because we get the band back together again.
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Permalink Reply by DEZERTBOUND on
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Hey Slider....I was just thinking about the old NASCAR 'Robby' chat site the other day.
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Permalink Reply by alan4s on
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Yeah. I had to smile and reminisce a bit when I heard MWR was folding. Couldn't happen to a nicer POS.
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Permalink Reply by Steve Rogers on
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What network will have TV coverage in the USA? Will it be on NBC Sports?
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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on
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Yes, NBCSports
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Coverage starts on the 4th
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Is there a reason that the 337 doesn't show up on the Dakar website
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Permalink Reply by pdxracefan on
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Who knows? It's run by the French.
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