Jan 6th, 2013 Dakar Rally Stage 2 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 2 of the 2013 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon has a 30 minute deficit to overcome, after experiencing gearbox issues in Stage 1. The terrain of stage 2 is nothing but sand, so it will favor Robby Gordon in his quest to make up lost time. The cars are slated to begin the special section of stage 2 at 10:00am/et and Robby Gordon is slated to begin his special section at 10:55am/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 2 TRACKING

STAGE 2: PISCO > PISCO

Connection 85km | Special Stage 242km | Total 337km

COURSE OVERVIEW

Like every year, more than 25% of the competitors will discover the Dakar for the first time. With this stage, they will be immediately immersed in a sandy environment and cross gentler dunes. Their initial endeavours will allow them to test and adjust their driving techniques, but also to sample the delights of shovelling sand for some, while several engines will overheat for the first time. During this stage where there is only sand, the minor scares at the beginning of the special stage will not stop the majority of drivers and navigators from savouring a constant treat for the eyes. In terms of aesthetics, the scenery borders on perfection.

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 Steve Romo on January 6, 2013 at 8:03am

The Key is: Limit your mistakes, finish, finish today better than yesterday!!!

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Permalink Reply by Ron Downs on January 6, 2013 at 8:07am

Mourning all lets hope for a better day today.I say he will be pushing skinny pedal into the back of firewall.Fingers crossed.

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Permalink Reply by will on January 6, 2013 at 8:09am

The start has been moved 2.5 km into the special, meaning riders will have to tackle just under 242 km of sand and dunes. The stopwatch started ticking for the first motorcycles at 7:45 am local time, with the fastest riders in yesterday's stage leading the charge.