2013 Dakar Rally Prelude To Stage 1

We are now in the final days leading up until the start of the 2013 Dakar Rally here at PlanetRobby. This is the most anticipated rally in recent memory, with MANY subplots ( RG vs the mini's, the king of the energy drinks and the new "Nasser" buggy) and of course, the battle with Peterhensel. This is truly an US vs THEM battle for the ages. Those who have been here during the past Dakar Rallies, we plan on doing what we always have done: Making this a great 'getaway' and destination for all Robby Gordon and Dakar fans.

Looking at the Schedule, the scrutineering sets things in motion:

January 2,3 & 4th, 2013: The beaches of Lima

The site of the technical and administrative checks will be set up in the Magdalena District, where the South-American competitors will assemble on 2nd January in the afternoon. The “Dakar Village”, a meeting place for the competitors, the rally’s sponsors and the spectators, is next to the secure car park where the vehicles will be parked before the start.

Opening hours for the public:

01/02: 11am - 11p
01/03: 11am - 11pm
01/04: 10am - 4pm

5th January 2013: on stage in Chorrillos

Before setting off for the rally’s first special stage, the public will discover the 2013 Dakar’s competitors, on a podium set up on the beach in Chorrillos: the presentation will take place from 8am to 1.30pm.

Stage 1 runs from Lima to Pisco and has a VERY SHORT special section, only 13 km long.

We will have a thread for EACH stage of the rally, as well as the post race quotes, etc. Feel free to discuss your thoughts & predictions leading up to stage 1. Thanks for the support.

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Permalink Reply by roy on January 2, 2013 at 9:29pm

Sweet!!!

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Permalink Reply by Speed Freak 7 on January 2, 2013 at 10:57pm

Dude that's Awesome!

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Permalink Reply by TOG on January 3, 2013 at 9:09am

The team will go through scrutineering today ( Thursday ) - It will be in the late afternoon. Getting close!!

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Permalink Reply by Michael Martinez on January 3, 2013 at 9:46am

That sure beats what some folks would have done with that sign..........thats great !

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Permalink Reply by John Marsh on January 3, 2013 at 12:38pm

My Prediction = Special Stage, Gordon by at least 35 seconds over the competitors.

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Permalink Reply by roy on January 3, 2013 at 2:11pm

Does anyone know if Robby has an informal partnership with another team to support each other / carry spares etc? If so which team / driver?

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Permalink Reply by TOG on January 3, 2013 at 2:18pm

they are good to go with space on other teams trucks, and the info on what team will more than likely be private info.

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Permalink Reply by roy on January 3, 2013 at 2:45pm

Nice. Thanks for the heads up!

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Permalink Reply by pdxracefan on January 3, 2013 at 3:42pm

The Aussies perhaps.

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Permalink Reply by roy on January 3, 2013 at 7:21pm

Would be nice to semi-support those helping Robby though, and their sponsors....

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Permalink Reply by Josh Fisher on January 4, 2013 at 2:34am

Based on facebook he has hired the Boucou Assistance Team T4 trucks again this year. I say "again" because right on the homepage of their website there is a picture of them helping a broke-down Nasser last year. haha http://boucou-assistance.com/

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=586753988006516&set=a.58...