Jan 6th, 2013 Dakar Rally Stage 2 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 2 of the 2013 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon has a 30 minute deficit to overcome, after experiencing gearbox issues in Stage 1. The terrain of stage 2 is nothing but sand, so it will favor Robby Gordon in his quest to make up lost time. The cars are slated to begin the special section of stage 2 at 10:00am/et and Robby Gordon is slated to begin his special section at 10:55am/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 2 TRACKING

STAGE 2: PISCO > PISCO

Connection 85km | Special Stage 242km | Total 337km

COURSE OVERVIEW

Like every year, more than 25% of the competitors will discover the Dakar for the first time. With this stage, they will be immediately immersed in a sandy environment and cross gentler dunes. Their initial endeavours will allow them to test and adjust their driving techniques, but also to sample the delights of shovelling sand for some, while several engines will overheat for the first time. During this stage where there is only sand, the minor scares at the beginning of the special stage will not stop the majority of drivers and navigators from savouring a constant treat for the eyes. In terms of aesthetics, the scenery borders on perfection.

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 Carl Abrams on January 6, 2013 at 9:10am

It's a good doy to have a Mornin!

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Permalink Reply by Jaci on January 6, 2013 at 9:12am

Quick clip shown at the beginning of Sportscenter this morning.

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Permalink Reply by JerrDog on January 6, 2013 at 9:30am

What does this mean?

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

Just trying to make a point. Which section does the racing happen, RED or GREEN?

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kadlcak on January 6, 2013 at 9:36am

the red. special is the thing they call it... the stage they race.

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Permalink Reply by RICK ALDRIDGE on January 6, 2013 at 10:30am

No. The race is green, I think. They drive highway out then race back to the same bivuac.

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Permalink Reply by Jaci on January 6, 2013 at 9:37am

11:34 - Bike 071 Busin Back at the Bivouac Argentina's Pablo Alejandro Busin ran off the course 40 km into today's special. He emerged unscathed but his motorcycle was destroyed by fire.