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 Mike Kenyon on January 2, 2016 at 1:21pm

Kellon has a long history at DAKAR, motorbikes , and all the way back when BJ drove the VanGaurd HUMMER.

Permalink Reply by Kevin Urie on January 2, 2016 at 1:31pm

Thanks! Was just wondering if someone had the list of years.

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 2, 2016 at 1:35pm
Permalink Reply by Kevin Urie on January 2, 2016 at 2:19pm

BJ sure does know how to wreck a truck doesn't he? Thanks!

Permalink Reply by FD REBEL on January 2, 2016 at 1:42pm
He's a Clark County firefighter, will get the shizz done..
Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 2, 2016 at 1:28pm

I still have the starting podium playing in the back ground, RG gets a lot of mentions

Permalink Reply by TOG on January 2, 2016 at 1:30pm

2:41pm/et the cars will begin the 11km "prolouge"

Permalink Reply by joseph on January 2, 2016 at 1:43pm

6m 57s provisional in bikes

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 2, 2016 at 2:00pm

since the motorbikes had a complete invert on the starting position, 136 riders, I except times to drop

Permalink Reply by Michael Martinez on January 2, 2016 at 2:02pm

Gittere on the HUSKY top 10

Permalink Reply by Brian Hartwick on January 2, 2016 at 2:47pm

I Like hearing Husky. Its Bitchen.

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 2, 2016 at 2:09pm

Ricky Brabec #48 currently 8th

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