Jan 7th, 2015 Dakar Rally Stage 4 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 4 of the 2015 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon recorded a respectable 15th place finish in stage 3. The rally moves into Chile, and the Gordini should be very strong in the Atacama Desert. The special section of Stage 4 is 315km long. Robby Gordon start time: 1:11pm/et. Gordon sits 40th in the overall standings, 4h24m behind. Raceday chat will be available throughout the entire 2015 Dakar Rally.


2015 Stage 3 Photos


STAGE 4 TRACKING


STAGE 4: CHILECITO > COPIAPO

Connection 594km | Special Stage 315km | Total 909km

COURSE OVERVIEW

The competitors will have to prove they are worthy of entering Chile! A very early start and a climb to a height of 4,800 metres will precede the border crossing at Paso San Francisco. The really challenging section will begin with a gradual warm-up on the mining tracks, before drivers are faced with the reality of the Atacama Desert. The route here is open and sandy. Over the course of the last 40 kilometres, the giant dunes and basins of Copiapo will have to be tackled and for many this will be at night. Overcoming them will require finesse and instinct.

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 Scooter Wright on January 7, 2015 at 4:50pm

Robby is stretched to thin for everything he does. He is a hands on BOSS and doesn't really trust to many people. I don't think he can ever win with one car. he is so hands on there isn't enough time to do everything that is required to be a multi-car team. Heck there's not enough time for just one, look at the results if you need proof.

Permalink Reply by TOG on January 7, 2015 at 5:03pm

Multi car will happen again. Lots going on behind the scenes.

Permalink Reply by jeff.2066 on January 7, 2015 at 5:08pm

THis good news. Who are the contenders?

Permalink Reply by Mike taylor on January 7, 2015 at 5:00pm
Yeah I agree, don't take this as a knock to Robby but we showed up not much better than last year on the reliability front. I am assuming that money was the reason he still didn't to seem to have the car ready till late. I know it's not rgs way of doing things but I think if he wants to will Dakar he needs to focus on dakar. It's clearly the most taxing race in the world, he's allways had his hands on multiple things that's Robbys mo. I don't think you can beat the Dakar as a single team unless you have dedicated Dakar people etc. I mean I'm not trying to be negative just look at the past dakars, somethings not working right
Permalink Reply by TOG on January 7, 2015 at 5:02pm

cool

Permalink Reply by bighead on January 7, 2015 at 4:21pm

$$$$$

Permalink Reply by TOG on January 7, 2015 at 4:25pm

"out of the woodwork"

Permalink Reply by Craig Veld on January 7, 2015 at 4:35pm
Everyone buy a case of speed to help the cause.
Permalink Reply by Wheaton56 on January 7, 2015 at 5:11pm

I would if it was till in stores, problem is, when I'm thirsty I don't feel like going online to quench my thirst

Permalink Reply by Hendricus on January 7, 2015 at 6:43pm

That's not the point at all. When you're thirsty, turn on the hose in the yard like the rest of us. If you want to see Team RGM win Dakar, buy a case of Speed. That's the point. :)

Permalink Reply by geothermaljones on January 7, 2015 at 4:47pm

RG 1:16.51 back @ WP7

Permalink Reply by Blain on January 7, 2015 at 4:51pm
Despres pug is at wp1 2:51:46 behind leaders, Sainz nowhere to be seen. Factory team with three cars and only one towards the front. Will see how it ends up at the end of the rally. Robby still might beat all of them by the end of the race.

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