Jan 7th, 2016 Dakar Rally Stage 5 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 5 of the 2016 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon finished 10th in Stage 4, and his teammate, Sheldon Creed, finished 26th, after receiving a 10 minute penalty for speeding. The special section of Stage 5 is 327km. Robby Gordon start time: 9:21am/et, Sheldon Creed start time: 9:47am/et.


2016 Stage 4 Photos


STAGE 5 TRACKING


STAGE 5: SAN SALVADOR DE JUJUY > UYUNI

Connection 315km | Special Stage 327km | Total 642km

COURSE OVERVIEW

All round vigilance is required for this second part of the marathon stage: in addition to managing mechanics, particularly the tyres, all the drivers will have to pay attention to their own bodies’ reactions. Entry into Bolivia is also marked by an abrupt increase in altitude, rising to 4,600m –the higher point in Dakar’s story- during the day’s special section. Technically, it is also in this stage that the rally steps up a gear, with the first off-piste sections as well as some navigational gems which might be a headache for some navigators…

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 Stephan on January 7, 2016 at 10:01am

Yes!

Permalink Reply by Scooter Wright on January 7, 2016 at 10:03am

He is probably PO'ed at penalty,,, look out up front.

Permalink Reply by Scooter Wright on January 7, 2016 at 10:04am

How come no in car camera video this year as in the past?

Permalink Reply by Rob on January 7, 2016 at 10:08am

They're not turning them on for some reason?

Permalink Reply by TOG on January 7, 2016 at 10:10am

They are. Keep in mind the crew wasnt allowed to touch the cars yesterday, So, they will get the stuff sorted when RG hits the bivouac later today

Permalink Reply by Rob on January 7, 2016 at 10:11am

Well, Sheldon said he didn't turn them on in that one interview...assuming a team interview.

Permalink Reply by TOG on January 7, 2016 at 10:08am

Off to a good start!

2016 Stage 5 UPDATE at KM40 of 327

1. Loeb
2. Sainz +32s
3. Al-Attiyah +39s
4. Peterhansel +41s
5. ROBBY GORDON +58s (started 10th)

Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 7, 2016 at 10:10am

Looked back in todays post to see if anyone had an ans to penalty but still do not see one so is there one?

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 7, 2016 at 10:12am

no access to RG until tonight

Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 7, 2016 at 10:13am

OK

Permalink Reply by Rob on January 7, 2016 at 10:12am

One hour penalty was for illegal outside assistance? Towing?


Back in the mud pit.
Permalink Reply by roy on January 7, 2016 at 10:12am

do the guys up front start 2 min apart or 3?

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