Jan 15th, 2012 Dakar Rally Stage 14 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 14 of the 2012 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon finished 10th in stage 13. This is the final stage & it is very short. Raceday chat will be available throughout the entire 2012 Dakar Rally. Raceday chat now works on the Ipad & Iphone.

STAGE 14 TRACKING

STAGE 14: Pisco > Lima

Connection 254km | Special Stage 29km | Total 283km

COURSE OVERVIEW

During the short special stage which will establish definitively the competitors' final rankings, the tracks and the small dunes should be enjoyed but not overlooked. The time issues are now insignificant and the pleasure of finishing the race will gain the upper hand. The heroes of the 2012 edition will be able to count on a celebration in the heart of the capital that is on a par with their emotions. Those who have successfully survived the adventure will realize all of the difficult moments that they have endured along the way. The challenge has come to end, but the sights, sensations and the souvenir of an exceptional life experience will remain.

STAGE BY STAGE RESULTS

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Permalink Reply by cap Chenoweth on January 15, 2012 at 9:28am

Thanks to RG, JC and to the exceptional efforts of the TOG. My work weeks were ruined but it was a good ride. Team Speed made us proud and next year will be even more exciting new rules or no new rules! The ACO will always be the way they are ( Just like the FIA ) and are in many cases totally arbitrary and favorite prone. Be that as it may, Congrats to Robby and the whole team- they really won in every sense of the word.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on January 15, 2012 at 10:10am

From Dakar.com

Gordon takes the last one

The American Robby Gordon clocked the best time in the last special of the 2012 Dakar, beating Mini's Ricardo Leal dos Santos and Krzysztof Holowczyc. All the GC leaders took things carefully in this special and were happy just to reach the finish and the podium in downtown Lima. Stéphane Peterhansel will climb onto the top step, flanked by his teammate Nani Roma and South Africa's Giniel de Villiers

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Permalink Reply by 7gason7 on January 15, 2012 at 10:17am

1. Thanks Robby. My respect for you and you accomlishments has never been higher.

2. Thanks Johnny Campbell. You have always been a solid guy and to stay in that seat for the whole dakar proves you are brave solid guy!

3. Thanks to the RGM crew. Once in a lifetime adventures usually don't involve a lot of sleep. Your skills are top notch.

4. Thanks to Kevin Wilson And Rob Harris. your coverage was awesome. Can't believe you created so many well edited videos in those conditions.

5. Thanks to Traxxas, Toyo Tires and Mapei. I will never buy any other brands.

6. and last of all thanks TOG. You have created something real special here. Your hard work keeping it on point makes this so much more then just a fan site. the Planet is my Starbucks!

Now on to Daytona.