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 yano on January 2, 2016 at 12:00pm

the orange rocket is up

Permalink Reply by joseph on January 2, 2016 at 12:00pm

robby on now

Permalink Reply by yano on January 2, 2016 at 12:02pm

and he is backing up !!!!!!

Permalink Reply by joseph on January 2, 2016 at 12:03pm

jump complete

Permalink Reply by Speed Freak 7 on January 2, 2016 at 12:04pm

No room for the run up

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 2, 2016 at 12:06pm

or land

Permalink Reply by Kathy Kubara on January 2, 2016 at 12:05pm

Working the crowd.

Permalink Reply by laura_a_Robbyfan on January 2, 2016 at 12:05pm

Now that's an engine!!

Permalink Reply by TOG on January 2, 2016 at 12:27pm

When you need to get to the podium quickly

Permalink Reply by joseph on January 2, 2016 at 12:28pm

creed and street on there way

Permalink Reply by TOG on January 2, 2016 at 12:40pm

Creed/Street on the opening podium

Permalink Reply by joseph on January 2, 2016 at 12:41pm

quads underway

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