Jan 5th, 2013 Dakar Rally Stage 1 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 1 of the 2013 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon will drive the #315 Speed Energy/Mapei/Toyo Tires Hummer. Support during the rally will come from the #544 & #550 BOUCOU team. The special section of Stage 1 is VERY SHORT, only 13km long. The parade leading up to the start of stage 1 will be televised and we will have coverage here. So join us at 8:00am/et on Jan 5th. Robby Gordon is slated to begin his special section at 2:30pm/et.  Raceday chat will be available throughout the entire 2013 Dakar Rally. Raceday chat now works on the Ipad & Iphone.


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STAGE 1 TRACKING


STAGE 1: LIMA > PISCO

Connection 250km | Special Stage 13km | Total 263km

 

COURSE OVERVIEW

It won’t be long before competitors will be singled out, but for the moment, the mini special stage organised on the outskirts of Pisco will principally be used to divide up the drivers into categories according to their level, who in turn will reassemble during the rally. The initial stage won’t be as stiff as the drink that made the region famous, but the picture postcard landscape is especially appealing. The concentration required over the several timed kilometres will still allow the competitors to admire the scenery. Nevertheless, the light-hearted attitude and relaxed driving style adopted by the competitors during this first day must not mislead them: the Dakar has really begun.

 The GREEN section of the route is the connection , the RED is the Special Section of the stage.

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Permalink Reply by TOG on January 5, 2013 at 8:20am

wont be up until later. Schedule looks pushed back a bit

Permalink Reply by will on January 5, 2013 at 8:23am

Here's a link to FOX Sports with interviews.
http://www.colgadodelcable.com.ar/iframes/foxsports/

Permalink Reply by joseph on January 5, 2013 at 8:24am

if i understand the 5x factor for today's scoring i don't like the rule at all. if your beat 5s thats 25s ? what if you get a flat or get stuck or somthing 5 m = 25m ? 1hour =5 hours!!!!! that's ridicules. today is for the fans .. anybody with a problem could be put in a huge defeatist

Permalink Reply by will on January 5, 2013 at 8:29am

It was changed to 3x. The reason is to make everybody go flat out for the fans as well as to reduce sandbagging.

Permalink Reply by joseph on January 5, 2013 at 8:38am

i have confidence in team speed and robby today and i get that it could change some teams strategy . there was always the saying you cant win on day 1 but you can lose it.

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 5, 2013 at 8:39am

3x-5x ,all good.I like the plan,it makes the day have meaning

Permalink Reply by Steve Romo on January 5, 2013 at 8:25am

Robby we are with you come hell or high water, thru the highs and lows.

Permalink Reply by joseph on January 5, 2013 at 8:41am

+1

Permalink Reply by Ron Downs on January 5, 2013 at 8:45am

Good Mourning planet people gad to be back.Looks like this is going to be a exciting year.Any one know when this gets going in Atlantic Canada? thanks

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 5, 2013 at 8:47am

@Ron, how many hours ahead of EST are you?

Permalink Reply by Ron Downs on January 5, 2013 at 8:50am

1hr

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 5, 2013 at 8:56am

it appears like the rider/driver presentation is running behind schedule today.
The first 5 stages (all that start in Peru) will be EST
for the remainder of the Rally start times will EST+2hr
@Ron,what time zone is an hour ahead of you?

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