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Permalink Reply by pdxracefan on December 23, 2011 at 12:28am

Whoa! Completely different course from before.

Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on December 24, 2011 at 11:01am

This particular course, which includes more mountainous terrain, favors the Hummers' in my opinion.  Last year, about half the stages were World Rally Cup style courses which are not the Hummer's nom de plume.  This year, beginning with stage 3 as the course begins the ascent into the Andes, I feel both the #300 and #303 will begin to challenge for stage wins (assuming they stay out of trouble) and begin to make up the time that they lost over the WRC style first two stages.  If both Hummers are not in the top 5 overall by the rest day I will be disappointed.  BTW, look for a very strong showing out of RG in the 4th stage as he makes up for last years' debacle...  

Podium in Peru??

Plan on it!!

Permalink Reply by Ron Downs on December 24, 2011 at 11:01am

can't fined a description for each special like years before.oh and by the way hi again everyone at the planet

Permalink Reply by WJM on December 24, 2011 at 11:33am

Welcome back, Ron.

Here's basic descriptions of each stage with mileage

Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on December 24, 2011 at 11:41am

Hit the "detailed route" button at the top...

 

I love the Dakar... this is real racing!

Permalink Reply by Wally Meier on December 24, 2011 at 1:39pm

Kevin, feeling a little dense I'm not seeing the button?

Permalink Reply by Wally Meier on December 24, 2011 at 1:40pm

oops didn't read all of WJM's comment before I asked.

Permalink Reply by will on December 24, 2011 at 4:11pm

Here's a Google Earth view to zoom in and see the terrain -http://www.dakarrallyraid.com/dakar-2012-map/