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 sabreguy on January 2, 2016 at 2:56pm

Divilliers and peterpuffer .04 secs back

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Permalink Reply by timothy price on January 2, 2016 at 2:56pm

creed not showing where is 337 listed ?

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Permalink Reply by Don Brown on January 2, 2016 at 3:01pm

http://gaps.dakar.com/2016/dakar/stage-01/aso/ukie.php
Creed is listed on this link

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Permalink Reply by Charlie Frank on January 2, 2016 at 2:57pm

Sainz 6'11" What is the landscape like in today's prologue

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Permalink Reply by timothy price on January 2, 2016 at 2:59pm

where best tracking ?

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Permalink Reply by sabreguy on January 2, 2016 at 3:00pm

Did you all see Lavielle #308 is running a Plymouth Duster...........LOL

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Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 2, 2016 at 3:00pm

Well the first test/goal has been accomplished so on to the race.

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Permalink Reply by Hendricus on January 2, 2016 at 3:02pm

I'm nervous for Creed. This is not short course. I believe in him. I know he's the real deal as a wheel man, but there's navigation and split-second terrain judgements to make... Just nervous, and excited too. Good stuff happen'n right now!