Jan 16th, 2014 Dakar Rally Stage 11 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 11 of the 2014 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon recorded a 20th place finish in stage 10, and is still looking to capture his first stage win of the rally. Robby Gordon will begin stage 11 at 8:15am/et

 

2014 Stage 10 Photos


STAGE 11 TRACKING


STAGE 11: ANTOFAGASTA > EL SALVADOR

Connection 144km | Special Stage 605km | Total 749km

 

COURSE OVERVIEW

In addition to the distance, here the competitors will be put to the test by all the difficulties offered by the Atacama Desert… and will have to display all the qualities required for off-road races. After the mine tracks and the many rivers to cross, the competitors will have to distinguish themselves in the heart of the Dunes of Copiapo: the fastest motorcyclists are expected to spend seven hours behind the wheel. Needless to say that on this decisive day there will be no shortage of opportunities for competitors to make a winning comeback in the race. This will be the key stage of the 2014 edition.

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 zoomsss on January 16, 2014 at 3:28pm

Robby Gordon has announced that he will now return to the special today. ~ translated from Rally Raid https://twitter.com/rallyraidnieuws/status/423913755550810112

(2 minutes ago)

Permalink Reply by Cluworks on January 16, 2014 at 3:35pm

Guess we'll see at WP1 what kind of time they are giving him.

Permalink Reply by pdxracefan on January 16, 2014 at 3:39pm

See, good news.

Permalink Reply by Hendricus on January 16, 2014 at 3:39pm

Hopefully all the helos circle around and finally get the footage they wanted all day long anyway.

Ironic how fighter underdog Robby makes the Dakar. BMW might sell Minis because of it, but Robby brings the the excitement and soul.

Permalink Reply by Pete Petree on January 16, 2014 at 3:32pm

Am I correct in that it is 5:30 there and at least a 6 hour stage?

Permalink Reply by ROBERT SAVAGE on January 16, 2014 at 3:34pm

I think so but what do I know

Dakar tracker now says 66 cars have left 10 mins ago it said 65

Permalink Reply by zoomsss on January 16, 2014 at 3:39pm

yes on the 6 hour stage... time there, lucky I can keep US time zones correct! haha!

Permalink Reply by JAMES H HALLADAY on January 16, 2014 at 3:42pm

That is a pretty good guess; at least close to 7 hrs or more. BUT! No traffic, just avoid errant wildlife that may wander out after dark.

I hope he has lights that rival a Space Shuttle launch.

As far as time of day, 2 hrs ahead of EST; =Chilean DST.

Permalink Reply by Levi Pal on January 16, 2014 at 3:40pm

Great news! This is exactly why RG is awesome! I think his passion and determination in Dakar is second to none!

Permalink Reply by zoomsss on January 16, 2014 at 3:47pm

Whole thing is, is it "real" info/reliable? I'm just posting what I find.

Permalink Reply by FD REBEL on January 16, 2014 at 3:42pm

Ándale! ¡Ándale! ¡Arriba! ¡Arriba! ¡Epa! ¡Epa! ¡Epa! Yeehaw!

Permalink Reply by Hendricus on January 16, 2014 at 3:43pm

Rapido! Rapido!

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