Jan 16th Dakar Rally Stage 13 Race Chat

Join us for the Dakar Rally on Jan 16, 2009,right here and chat about the action during the 13th stage.Robby improved to 3rd overall after his 3rd place finish in stage 11.Two more stages to go !

Stage 13 - Friday, January 16

La Rioja > Cordoba

Connection: 161 km | Special: 545 km | Connection: 47 km | Total: 753 km

After having swallowed thousands of kilometers, participants will face a first-class physical challenge in this next-to-the-last stage. State-of-the-art pilots must maintain their position, while amateurs must avoid an excess of confidence. Errors can leave bitter memories, since this will be the day of cacti. At the bivouac, doctors will no doubt be called on to wield the tweezers. Finally, for the experts of traditional rallies, certain routes are part of the patrimony of the World Cup that takes place every year in Cordoba. Here, aficionados will guarantee a large popular fiesta.

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Permalink Reply by mike francilo on January 16, 2009 at 10:03am

from michigan also really are u kidding me with this shitty weather unreal

Permalink Reply by Capt. Allen"Pez Loco" on January 16, 2009 at 9:50am

C-ya all tonite got-to-go, save our planet, from medival german manufactures. Power on RG, Hang in there Andy.

Permalink Reply by Ron Downs on January 16, 2009 at 9:57am

-20 c here Nova scotia berrrrrrrrr

Permalink Reply by RobbySmokeFan on January 16, 2009 at 10:04am

I think you win the prize for the coldest spot on the Planet. BRRRRRRRRRR

Permalink Reply by Sarah on January 16, 2009 at 10:12am

No...I think I win! -27

Permalink Reply by Janet B on January 16, 2009 at 9:58am

Does anybody know whether they will keep CP5 at km 457, or will they just run through or around...?

In other words, is it even worth watching the tracker today?

Permalink Reply by Joan Forsythe on January 16, 2009 at 10:01am

I know Robby is going to go all out, but he's already burned a clutch and run on a flat tire. He has to protect his Hummera or get a DNF - I know he doesn't want that. We will see how he drives this state - also there is fuel mileage to consider. Joan

Permalink Reply by Christy on January 16, 2009 at 10:02am

Anyone hear the joke about Jeff Gordon firing his whole pit crew?

Permalink Reply by MikeNIN7 on January 16, 2009 at 10:04am

No are you going to tell us?

Permalink Reply by Christy on January 16, 2009 at 10:04am

Subject: NASCAR NEWS
> NASCAR NEWS
> Jeff Gordon Fires Entire Pit Crew
>
> CHARLOTTE, NC - This announcement followed Jeff
> Gordon's decision to take advantage of the
> government's plan to employ more underprivileged and at
> risk youngsters from the burrough of Harlem in New York City
> .
> The decision to hire them was brought about by a recent
> documentary on how unemployed youths from Harlem were able
> to remove a set of wheels in less than six seconds without
> proper equipment, whereas Gordon's existing crew could
> only do it in eight seconds with thousands of dollars worth
> of high tech equipment. It was thought to be an excellent
> and bold move by Gordon's management team as most races
> are won or lost in the pits. However, Gordon had to admit
> that he got more than he bargained for in his interview with
> the NASCAR News team.
>
> At the crew's first practice session, not only was the
> inexperienced crew able to change all four wheels in under
> six seconds, but within 12 seconds they had changed the
> paint scheme, altered the VIN number of the vehicle, and
> sold the car to Dale Earnhardt Jr. for ten cases of Bud, a
> bag of weed, and some photos of Jeff Gordon's wife in
> the shower.

Permalink Reply by RobbySmokeFan on January 16, 2009 at 10:06am

That is too funny! I'll check back later for rally updates. Later all! :)

Permalink Reply by Racingwench on January 16, 2009 at 10:07am