Jan 4th 2010 Dakar Rally Stage 3 Race Info & Discussion

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STAGE 3: La Rioja > Fiambala

Connection 259km | Special Stage 182km | Connection 0km | Total 441km

Course Overview

It'll be on the third real day of racing that the competitors will have to deal with a first test. The change of context will be radical: with a switch from earth to sand and especially a dune portion of close to 30 kilometres. Other than their dimension that suits perfectly a first part of rally, these dunes are noticeable thanks to their white colour. In this new landscape, the crews will enjoy off-piste. They will also have to adapt to a change of climate and especially sand storms that are frequent in the area.

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Permalink Reply by George pollock on January 4, 2010 at 8:17pm
I found that Pic Brian ..You can see the mud being kicked up fom his tires. he must of rolled over like the other two on that stage 2. maybe the same turn too.
Permalink Reply by Blain on January 4, 2010 at 8:29pm
Yeah, I noticed the mud too! Great photo but to bad it happend to BJ
Permalink Reply by Karen on January 4, 2010 at 9:42pm
that looks like quite a nasty drop off!
Permalink Reply by Bonamassa Fan on January 4, 2010 at 8:08pm
With only 73 cars through CP2 BJ should be 71st or better to start stage 4
Permalink Reply by 7gason7 on January 4, 2010 at 8:26pm
Per Chat source BJ also broke a tranny so 326 and 351 had drivetrain issues
Permalink Reply by Scott B on January 4, 2010 at 8:27pm
BJ sure likes breaking transmissions...lol
Permalink Reply by TOG on January 4, 2010 at 8:32pm
yes it is !
Permalink Reply by Blain on January 4, 2010 at 8:35pm
http://toyotires.com/blog/survival-key

Here is the article from Ramses on what happened today with all three Hummers.
Permalink Reply by 7gason7 on January 4, 2010 at 8:42pm
Wow Carlo - Clutch, BJ Tranny Case, Robby Nav, Inflators and stuck...
Permalink Reply by TOG on January 4, 2010 at 8:47pm
all things considering, RG is VERY lucky to only be 1hr down overall.
Permalink Reply by Scott B on January 4, 2010 at 8:56pm
I am thinking barely 20 cars finish this Rally...and hopefully 3 of those are Hummers.
Permalink Reply by Jaci on January 4, 2010 at 8:59pm
Yeah, this stage was brutal. I wonder how many will withdrawal tomorrow.

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