Jan 12th, 2013 Dakar Rally Stage 8 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 8 of the 2013 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon recorded his 3rd straight 3rd place finish in Stage 7, but remains 23rd overall. Gordon is still down over 5 hours in the overall, but will get yet another good starting spot in an attempt to win his first stage of the rally. The cars are slated to begin the special section of stage 8 at 12:05pm/et and Robby Gordon will begin his special section around 12:11pm/etam/et.  Raceday chat will be available throughout the entire 2013 Dakar Rally. UPDATE: Stage 8 will now begin at KM288.


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STAGE 8 TRACKING


STAGE 8: SALTA > SAN MIGUEL DE TUCAMAN

Connection 379km | Special Stage 470km | Total 849km

 

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Tucuman route will be divided into two timed sections with a variety of scenery. With hoodoos, canyons and cacti, the competitors will discover the red and green backdrop of Argentina’s most beautiful natural landscape, which will unfold for more than 150 km creating a Western atmosphere. During the second half of the timed section, which will take place in a region completely unknown to the Dakar, the contrast will be apparent on the sandy and sometimes tricky tracks. It may also be manifested through the weather conditions, if the wind is combined with the high temperatures which ravage the region. The rest day will rarely have been more deserved, in particular for the motorcyclists who will finish their marathon stage..



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Permalink Reply by Josh Fisher on January 12, 2013 at 10:25pm

Little close for comfort there...

Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 12, 2013 at 10:28pm

Back to his old tricks?
In sand instead of water.
I bet the sand pushed the bikes into him.

Permalink Reply by Ray Therat on January 13, 2013 at 10:45am

"If this had been on a bridge, I could have scored TWO points for punting both of those guys into the water!"

Permalink Reply by John Schulte on January 12, 2013 at 10:36pm

Does anyone know if Robby will be putting the SPEED logo and the other sponsors names on the bottom of the car for next years Dakar? Just wondering, I'm sure there was a great deal of TV time lost without.

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 12, 2013 at 10:57pm

No

Permalink Reply by RICK ALDRIDGE on January 13, 2013 at 9:38am

Nobody likes a wise ass, John. This 15 day race was lost in about 4 minutes and we're all a little bummed about that.

Permalink Reply by John Schulte on January 12, 2013 at 10:42pm

Hey RG fans how about a caption contest for the two bike riders stuck in the mud?

Permalink Reply by shorty on January 13, 2013 at 12:07am

I said the sand is good for dermabrasion not that I wanted a butabrasion

Permalink Reply by John Schulte on January 12, 2013 at 10:45pm

"I told u to sit back on that rear fender and stay on the pipe! What the F happened?"

Permalink Reply by John Schulte on January 12, 2013 at 10:49pm

15 minutes left to edit my comment? I wish I had that when I am talking to my wife. LOL.

Permalink Reply by GLL on January 12, 2013 at 11:10pm

Too bad a level playing field is so hard to find.

Permalink Reply by GLL on January 12, 2013 at 11:20pm

Just saw the stage video. I would feel better if Nassar was still stuck out there.

Sad - this commie fairness deal.............

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