Jan 3rd, 2010 Dakar Rally Stage 2 Race Info & Discussion

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STAGE 2: Cordoba > La Rioja

Connection 56km | Special Stage 355km | Connection 276km | Total 687km

Stage Results

Robby Gordon - 11th
Carlo de Gavardo - 38th
BJ Baldwin - 121st

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by kurt kern on January 3, 2010 at 3:37pm

Any word on how well BJ is doing since his rescue....I don't see him through km181 yet. Both #351 and #528 are through km136. Do you think he getting towed? I know he was running at one point. Maybe it is throrougly thrashed.

Permalink Reply by Capt. Allen "Pez Loco" on January 3, 2010 at 3:46pm

can't find him either? Whats up.

Permalink Reply by lightweight on January 3, 2010 at 3:59pm

BJ came through check point 223 km at + 4'13" per race tracking so he's dropped an hour to the leaders
since he got moving again. Hummer must be hurt ( some more? ).

Permalink Reply by Terie (aka vassinvegas) on January 3, 2010 at 4:02pm

gotta hope his tracking is all messed up like yesterday. I can't stand the thought that he might be done.

Permalink Reply by 7gason7 on January 3, 2010 at 4:10pm

looks like it missed 181 at least no more Hummer Tipping. I hear thats a sport in Argentina. He's in 124th now up 4 from the KM5 Tipping

Permalink Reply by 7gason7 on January 3, 2010 at 4:02pm

since 528 has not passed 181 I would assume they are assiting BJ in whatever capacity they can King Can" that is

Permalink Reply by lightweight on January 3, 2010 at 4:11pm

528 went thru KM181 +2'40" down - losst 1'26" helping BJ per tracking - not to check at 223 KM

Permalink Reply by 7gason7 on January 3, 2010 at 4:15pm

Good sign. Keep that convoy truckin 10-4.

Permalink Reply by 7gason7 on January 3, 2010 at 4:26pm

BJ is through KM290 117th 4:21:20 back

Permalink Reply by lightweight on January 3, 2010 at 4:40pm

This is huge for Robby - really needs BJ for him. Going it alone without a "water carrier" doesn't get it - too many
pitfalls ahead where help is vital.

Permalink Reply by Team Maranello on January 3, 2010 at 5:10pm

It pretty much a solo effort for Robby from here on. Carlos and BJ are too many positions back. Based on the number of positions they are behind and the interval system on how the car at start the stage, Robby could lose a whole lot wait for water carrier to arrive. Drive 90% save the machinary, The VW & BMW battle will create plenty of attrition

Permalink Reply by R. ALDRIDGE on January 3, 2010 at 6:29pm

No. Not true. Both support cars are valuable at this early stage. Remember last year RG was 1.5 hours back in third but 4th place was 5 or 6 hours back. Lots of attrition (and partial attrition) to go - the field will be spread by HOURS by next week.