Jan 6th, 2014 Dakar Rally Stage 2 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 2 of the 2014 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon had vapor lock issues during stage 1, and finds himself over 2 hours behind. The cars are scheduled to begin the 433km special section at 8:55am/et, Robby Gordon will probably begin the stage at 9:36am/et (Subject to change) Raceday chat will be available throughout the entire 2014 Dakar Rally. Raceday chat now works on the Ipad & Iphone.

2014 Stage 1 Photos

STAGE 2 TRACKING

STAGE 2: SAN LUIS > SAN RAFAEL

Connection 365km | Special Stage 433km | Total 798km

COURSE OVERVIEW

The fastest special stage of the rally, at least for its first part, will also be the one where drivers will have to face the first dunes. And it won’t just be a brief encounter with sand: in the last 100 kilometres, the exploration of the grey dunes of Nihuil will be even more intensive than during previous visits. The sand is more firm there, but the experience will provide a great deal of insight about each of the competitors’ technical skills. In short it will be a veritable test.

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 Carl Abrams on January 6, 2014 at 9:04am

Does anyone kow if they got them muffler bearings changed so they are good to go today?

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Permalink Reply by natron008 on January 6, 2014 at 9:08am

Gas on RG - The shakedown didn't go well, but hopefully the gremlins are gone. Chin up, Pedal down!

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on January 6, 2014 at 9:11am

RGM has had a terrible start to the Rally the last three years. Yesterday's vapor lock, last year's dune and tranny problem, and even while RG was having a great run stage 1 2012, Nasser did not and RG had to forfit the win to tow him home. The evidence says that RG can recover to win stages and apply pressure to the leaders. Let's get this HST dialed in and show the world that yesterday was a fluke.

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Permalink Reply by Dakar_f1 Fan on January 6, 2014 at 9:15am

Goodspeed Robby, and show them all who is The Rebel!!

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Permalink Reply by FD REBEL on January 6, 2014 at 9:20am

Rebel!?

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on January 6, 2014 at 9:15am

The fastest special in this year's rally, with different courses for motorcycles/quads and cars/trucks. The first dunes come in the last 100 kilometres. A 304 km link section will lead the motorcycles and quads to their 359 km timed section, while the trucks will race for 400 km and the cars for 433. The motorcycles are scheduled to start at 9 am local time. The stage is expected to be a close one for both those riding alone and those driving side-by-side with their crews. Will those who flopped on Sunday bounce back? De Villiers and Gordon will certainly be in the mix. Stay tuned...