Jan 15th 2010 Dakar Rally Stage 13 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 13 of the 2010 Dakar Rally. Raceday chat will also be available throughout the entire 2010 Dakar Rally.

STAGE 13: San Rafael > Santa Rosa

Connection 76 km | Special Stage 368 km | Connection 281 km | Total 725 km

Course Overview

With two days to go before the finish, the standings can still be modified. No-one can consider being clear of staying stuck in the grey sand of the Nihuil dunes, the last few of the rally. After this part of close to 40 kilometres, larger and faster paths will lead the competitors to the finish of the special. These portions will be a rare opportunity to test on the distance the top speeds of the vehicles while taking good care of the mechanical aspect.

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 15, 2010 at 10:53am

I heard nothing on this.
What was the deal?

Permalink Reply by RG4ME on January 15, 2010 at 11:17am

Go to the SBS Dakar 2010 website in Australia. There's an article by Jacob Black. Apparently, Varju told him that he was about to punch Robby after Stage 12. He said he doesn't respect the rules of the rally because he passes with the wind, not against it, and doesn't use the sentinal warning device. He also said that he was going to file a complaint with the race director. The article is still up on their site this morning.

Permalink Reply by alan4s on January 15, 2010 at 11:28am

Link here. Sounds to me like just whining. Robby passed him close. He should get the hell out of the way.

Permalink Reply by Christopher Lutz on January 15, 2010 at 11:32am

I think that sounds exactly like Robby.....Personally, I wouldn't change my line to help someone avoid "dust"

also....pretty sure the bikes have mirrors :)

Permalink Reply by RG4ME on January 15, 2010 at 11:34am

Agreed!

Permalink Reply by timothy price on January 15, 2010 at 11:36am

naby RG shoulda used the flat black sentinal device to get him to move

Permalink Reply by WJM on January 15, 2010 at 12:06pm

What a dumb ass statement

Permalink Reply by WJM on January 15, 2010 at 12:15pm

One mirror is required on only the public road liaison sections to conform with International Highway Code.

Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 15, 2010 at 11:36am

Would like to hear Robbys side of this.
Robby drives hard and has for a long time which is one of the reasons why I like him, but he has always given his competitors the same respect they have given him.
So I would like to see just what the issue is on this one. Show us the dash cam on this and all other meetings between the 2.

Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 15, 2010 at 11:59am

I just went to check SPEED CH after reading this.
To my suprise they have not made a negative Robby artical their top story.

Permalink Reply by TOG on January 15, 2010 at 12:00pm