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 Kevin Meyer on January 2, 2016 at 3:18pm
Is RG the first 2WD to start?
Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 2, 2016 at 3:20pm

no, Carlos 2nd quick

Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on January 2, 2016 at 3:25pm
The pugs are 2WD?
Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 2, 2016 at 3:19pm
Well I may be just too far out of the loop but why is the make listed as an SV2?
Last year it was still called a hummer.
Would be nice to see it called a Gordini!

Mike TOG any answers?
Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 2, 2016 at 3:21pm

no idea

Permalink Reply by TOG on January 2, 2016 at 3:26pm

no idea. Probably an intern error over at Dakar

Permalink Reply by Big Daddy P on January 2, 2016 at 3:20pm

It is a long, long, long way around this event. Let's hope for incremental improvements in the standings.

Permalink Reply by sabreguy on January 2, 2016 at 3:20pm

Well let's see what Creed can do

Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on January 2, 2016 at 3:21pm
7 mile course not a very good indicator
Permalink Reply by Michael Martinez on January 2, 2016 at 3:21pm

I'll just stand over here...alone...the voice of reason. Whatever that means

Permalink Reply by timothy price on January 2, 2016 at 3:22pm

im with you

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 2, 2016 at 3:22pm

wouldn't starting behind Sheldon be for the best?

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