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

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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 Adam G on January 12, 2014 at 12:53pm
Maybe he stopped to check out the plant life in boliva and check his mirrors
Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 12, 2014 at 12:54pm

haha

Permalink Reply by Gulia on January 12, 2014 at 12:56pm

Yes, Thomasse and Lavieille also stopped nearby, just for fun

Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 12, 2014 at 12:53pm

Where did everyone go?

Permalink Reply by robbyfansinceimsa on January 12, 2014 at 12:55pm

TOG, thinking the same thing, you can only abuse the engine so much, eventually head gasket at minimum

matt

Permalink Reply by David Z on January 12, 2014 at 12:56pm

I'm curled up in the corner in the fetal position until we can get an answer

Permalink Reply by Tim Nation on January 12, 2014 at 12:56pm

some of us are still here.... its just without more data we are at a loss for words I think

Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 12, 2014 at 12:59pm

People here are never at a loss for words.

Permalink Reply by TOG on January 12, 2014 at 12:55pm

I just sent a message to the team via sat phone. Trying to see if they heard anything concrete. I would like to end any speculation.

Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on January 12, 2014 at 12:58pm

Thank you. Standing by.

Permalink Reply by David Z on January 12, 2014 at 12:58pm

OMG, they hit concrete.

Permalink Reply by Buzzzz on January 12, 2014 at 12:58pm

Good...I hope they get back to you.

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