Jan 5th, 2013 Dakar Rally Stage 1 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 1 of the 2013 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon will drive the #315 Speed Energy/Mapei/Toyo Tires Hummer. Support during the rally will come from the #544 & #550 BOUCOU team. The special section of Stage 1 is VERY SHORT, only 13km long. The parade leading up to the start of stage 1 will be televised and we will have coverage here. So join us at 8:00am/et on Jan 5th. Robby Gordon is slated to begin his special section at 2:30pm/et. Raceday chat will be available throughout the entire 2013 Dakar Rally. Raceday chat now works on the Ipad & Iphone.

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STAGE 1 TRACKING

STAGE 1: LIMA > PISCO

Connection 250km | Special Stage 13km | Total 263km

COURSE OVERVIEW

It won’t be long before competitors will be singled out, but for the moment, the mini special stage organised on the outskirts of Pisco will principally be used to divide up the drivers into categories according to their level, who in turn will reassemble during the rally. The initial stage won’t be as stiff as the drink that made the region famous, but the picture postcard landscape is especially appealing. The concentration required over the several timed kilometres will still allow the competitors to admire the scenery. Nevertheless, the light-hearted attitude and relaxed driving style adopted by the competitors during this first day must not mislead them: the Dakar has really begun.

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 CHRISTIAN DE AGUIAR on January 5, 2013 at 2:26pm

NASSER 7 :50 STAGE 1 ....

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Permalink Reply by CHRISTIAN DE AGUIAR on January 5, 2013 at 2:32pm

SAINZ FIRST NOW 7:40 SEC AND PETTER 8:14 SEC GO GO ROBBY....

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Permalink Reply by Gary on January 5, 2013 at 3:10pm

Apparently Robby has stopped on course according to the Dakar website. Not moved for 5 minutes accoreding to his GPS.

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Permalink Reply by Xracer on January 5, 2013 at 3:19pm

Well if it weren't for bad luck, I guess it'll have to be a comeback GAS ON!!!

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Permalink Reply by Bob on January 5, 2013 at 3:25pm

Robby stopped on course, and ends up finishing 10:35 back. No word on what the problem was as of now. Times multiplied by 3 because of shortness of stage means we begin tomorrow with a 31 min. deficit over the leader.