Jan 10th 2010 Dakar Rally Stage 8 Race Info & Discussion

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STAGE 8: Antofagasta > Copiapo

Connection 96 km | Special Stage 472 km | Connection 0 km | Total 568 km

Course Overview

The hundred kilometres or so of liaison will allow the competitors to leave an often foggy area, in order to launch the special in optimal visibility conditions. If the rest day has had its effect, the debates will resume on this penultimate stage in the Atacama. On rocky terrain during the first part, minutes will easily be lost in case of a mistake for a title contender. With the kilometres covered, the cruising pace should progressively increase until hitting more and more frequent dune zones as we close in on Copiapo. Those who want to enjoy the final panorama won't be able to slow down and take it easy: the stage will be long and the days are short.

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by TOG on January 10, 2010 at 9:04am

RG off to a good start.

Permalink Reply by R. ALDRIDGE on January 10, 2010 at 9:06am

RG has passed 6 cars, BJ either 1 or 2

Permalink Reply by ROBERT SAVAGE on January 10, 2010 at 9:19am

RG on the move . Hope it stays that way. Jonah Street lost after km 48

Permalink Reply by Blain on January 10, 2010 at 9:22am

I can't wait to see some footage later tonight. You at least know starting where Robby started he is driving with a Vengance. I am sure he is getting up on some guys asses to get them out of his way. Eat them all up with that "Monster Hummer" Robby!!!!

Permalink Reply by wingit on January 10, 2010 at 9:51am

Robby 4th at KM 153 +3.04

Permalink Reply by wingit on January 10, 2010 at 10:11am

BJ 19th at KM 153 +19.22

Permalink Reply by Blain on January 10, 2010 at 10:37am

What did I say,

302 - Gordon in 2nd at CP2
Having started the special in 24th place this morning, American Robby Gordon (Hummer) is in the middle of a giving a fine performance and achieved the 2nd best time at CP2 (after 199 km), 42" behind Stéphane Peterhansel (BMW).

Permalink Reply by geothermaljones on January 10, 2010 at 9:44am