Jan 16th, 2013 Dakar Rally Stage 11 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 11 of the 2013 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon recorded a very nice 5th place finish in Stage 10 , but remains 19th overall. Gordon is now over 6 hours in the overall, but will get yet another good starting spot in an attempt to win his first stage of the rally. The cars are slated to begin the special section of stage 11 at 9:53am/et and Robby Gordon will begin his special section around 10:03am/et.  Raceday chat will be available throughout the entire 2013 Dakar Rally.


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STAGE 11 TRACKING


STAGE 11: LA RIOJA > LA FIAMBALA

Connection 262km | Special Stage 219km | Total 481km

 

COURSE OVERVIEW

It is very rare for nothing to happen in Fiambalà! And in 2012 rain ensured that this lethal white sand remained firm, allowing the vehicles of the Dakar to pass through this prime spot for getting blocked and for engines to overheat, without recoiling or stalling. These dunes with their very welcoming contours typically have a very unpleasant surprise in store for competitors. Everything is possible in Fiambalá, including in the new strings of dunes featured on the route. The third part of the rally will boast sand once again, and each person will have to adapt his driving and his general approach to the terrain: those who are less attentive will also risk making serious navigational mistakes which will cost them dearly.

 

 


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Permalink Reply by Adam G on January 16, 2013 at 12:59am
WINNING
Permalink Reply by Jaci on January 16, 2013 at 10:02am

Where is the profile one? I need to know what kind of terrain to expect today.

Permalink Reply by nickspeed on January 16, 2013 at 12:49am
Best map yet
Permalink Reply by Kathy Kubara on January 16, 2013 at 8:48am

Looks like it may be an interesting day, Some of the bikes are getting lost already

Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 16, 2013 at 9:10am

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!

Permalink Reply by Ray Therat on January 16, 2013 at 9:29am

Good morning back atcha, Carl.

Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 16, 2013 at 9:49am

Hey Ray!
Did you by chance go to Crandon?
If this pic is a pic of you I think I seen you there.
And if so you are a splitting image of a good frind of mine that passed a few years ago.

Permalink Reply by Ray Therat on January 16, 2013 at 10:36am

Nope. Not me. And I'm still breathing (for the moment, anyway.)

Permalink Reply by Dave Horwath on January 16, 2013 at 9:17am

Good Morning. What time is the chat starting today?

Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on January 16, 2013 at 9:27am

I would imagine around 10 EST when the car race starts. But don't quote me :)

BTW, bikes have started and Caselli is having another great day, currently 1st thru WP 4 and provisionally thru WP 5. Johnny is 21st thru WP 3

From Dakar.com feed
Caselli takes charge after 120 km

The American is in top form today and has come through the main portion of dunes in front, with a lead of 18” over Hélder Rodrigues, 2'17” over Juan Pedrero Garcia, 4'05” over Paulo Gonçalves, 4'32” over Alessandro Botturi and 5'36” over Cyril Despres.

Permalink Reply by Dave Horwath on January 16, 2013 at 9:37am

Thanks!

Permalink Reply by Greg Jones on January 16, 2013 at 9:28am

cool - Kurt C P1 thru WP5

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