Jan 12th, 2014 Dakar Rally Stage 7 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 7 of the 2014 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon recorded a disappointing 21st place finish in stage 6, and is now 21st overall. Robby Gordon will begin stage 7 at 7:58am/et

2014 Rest Day Photos


STAGE 7 TRACKING


STAGE 7: SALTA > SALTA

Connection 230km | Special Stage 533km | Total 763km

 

COURSE OVERVIEW

This mega loop with a 500-km long special stage on the agenda will test the teams’ ability to adapt to changes of pace. After stony terrains at the beginning of the day, some top speeds will be recorded in the second part of the stage, and then the drivers’ road techniques will be tested, and all of this at an average altitude of almost 3,500m. To end this highly emotional day, they will have to cross a vast salt flat extending over twenty or so kilometres: a straight stretch which will make the competitors’ heads spin.

The GREEN section of the route is the connection , the RED is the Special Section of the stage.

 

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Permalink Reply by David Z on January 12, 2014 at 7:36am

I been awake, had to get up early enough to call in sick.

Permalink Reply by Goya born on January 12, 2014 at 7:36am

Permalink Reply by David Z on January 12, 2014 at 7:42am

The start of today's special, originally scheduled for 9:15 am local time, has been delayed for at least 30 minutes for the same reason: the helicopters cannot fly with such low clouds.

From Dakar site

Permalink Reply by David Z on January 12, 2014 at 7:44am

Opps, Mike posted this seconds earlier, sorry for the double post

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 12, 2014 at 7:52am

mine was easy to delete

Permalink Reply by JerrDog on January 12, 2014 at 7:49am

Vegas is here and awake, now or in 30 minutes. Let's do this Robby!

Stage 7 terrain could be perfect for the HST(?).

Permalink Reply by GLuce on January 12, 2014 at 7:59am

15min penalty for Orly Terranova for ramming Colombian biker Juan Sebastian Toro. Terranova drops to 5th overall. via @damonf1

He has a history of this. Grider quit, remember?

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 12, 2014 at 8:07am

you would think the penalty would be bigger
Yes, I remember why Andy walked out in the middle of the rally

Toro was out on the 5th stage.

Permalink Reply by RICK ALDRIDGE on January 12, 2014 at 8:46am

You have to be French to have immunity from hitting bikers :-)

Permalink Reply by Wheaton56 on January 12, 2014 at 10:18am
You.sir are correct
Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on January 12, 2014 at 8:00am

Good morning and good day.. let's do this RG!

Permalink Reply by Jaci on January 12, 2014 at 8:02am

Good Sunday morning Dakar fans!

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