Jan 7th, 2014 Dakar Rally Stage 3 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 3 of the 2014 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon had more vapor lock issues during stage 2, and now finds himself over 3h45m behind. The cars are scheduled to begin the 433km special section at 9:00am/et, Robby Gordon will be the 30th car off the line, beginning his stage at 9:52am/et.

2014 Stage 2 Photos

STAGE 3 TRACKING

STAGE 3: SAN RAFAEL > SAN JUAN

Connection 295km | Special Stage 301km | Total 596km

COURSE OVERVIEW

The competitors of the 2014 Dakar will experience their first taste of the mountains by passing through the Pre-Andes. The Aconcagua Volcano stands 6,962m high and will observe the progress of the vehicles, of which a part will rehearse their high mountain driving techniques. The motorcyclists will climb up 4,300 metres during their special stage, on a ridgeline where they will have the impression of towering over the whole of America! The descent will bring them back to the tough reality of the drivers of the Dakar, as they will only have finished the first part of this marathon stage. They will have to ensure the mechanics for their own vehicles at the isolated bivouac which has been set up for them.

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 Hendricus on January 7, 2014 at 2:10pm

Not today, but give us three stage wins in a row, and the protest will begin, for sure!

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Permalink Reply by Kathy Kubara on January 7, 2014 at 1:17pm

I just saw TOG's tweet and left my lunch on the table in the cafe .

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Permalink Reply by Jaci on January 7, 2014 at 1:19pm

LOL. I doubt I would have left my food though.

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Permalink Reply by Kathy Kubara on January 7, 2014 at 1:24pm

It wasn't that good to run through the office with

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Permalink Reply by Greg on January 7, 2014 at 1:17pm

I love watching Peterdick tumble down the leader board. It just warms my soul!

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Permalink Reply by Kirk G on January 7, 2014 at 1:18pm

Has anyone figured out how many cars he passed today?

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Permalink Reply by FD REBEL on January 7, 2014 at 1:18pm

He slipped ahead of Alibaba nice!!!!!!!!!....What was the major malfunction and what was the solution ??????? This is great news.. Doing R&D durring a race is a bitch, hope the good luck sticks

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Permalink Reply by Speed Freak 7 on January 7, 2014 at 1:18pm

15:09 Cars: Chicherit and Gordon almost neck and neck!

The Chevrolet buggy of Frenchman Guerlain Chicherit has just finished the special in fifth place, 6’52' behind Nani Roma, and just 10' in front of Robby Gordon’s Hummer. A fine performance from Dutchman Erik Wevers has put his Ford HRX in 8th position, 10’39' behind the stage winner.

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Permalink Reply by geothermaljones on January 7, 2014 at 1:19pm

320 - Chicherit and Gordon almost neck and neck!

The Chevrolet buggy of Frenchman Guerlain Chicherit has just finished the special in fifth place, 6'52" behind Nani Roma, and just 10" in front of Robby Gordon's Hummer. A fine performance from Dutchman Erik Wevers has put his Ford HRX in 8th position, 10'39" behind the stage winner.