Jan 17th, 2013 Dakar Rally Stage 12 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 12 of the 2013 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon recorded his first win in  Stage 11 , but remains 19th overall. Gordon will get the holeshot for stage 12 in an attempt to win his second stage of the rally. The cars are slated to begin the special section of stage 12 at 10:08am/et and Robby Gordon will begin his special section at 10:08am/et.  Raceday chat will be available throughout the entire 2013 Dakar Rally.


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STAGE 12 TRACKING


STAGE 12: FIAMBALA > COPIAPO

Connection 396km | Special Stage 319km | Total 715km

 

COURSE OVERVIEW

This time the competitors will cross the Andes Cordillera from east to west, by the Paso San Francisco, and return to the Atacama Desert to experience every kind of difficulty that exists in a long-distance rally. The major sections of dunes are situated right in the centre of the special stage: the participants will have to climb the “cathedral” dunes and avoid entering the basins which are just as big. It won’t be any easier on the tracks, where rocks and stones, despite being scattered around, can immediately bring the fastest of them to a halt. Those who reach Copiapó with a perfect performance will score points for the overall standings.



 

 

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Permalink Reply by TOG on January 17, 2013 at 1:24pm

After 222 km, American Robby Gordon boasts a lead of 2'13" over Stéphane Peterhansel, and 4'17" over Nani Roma. Fourth placed Giniel de Villiers trails Gordon by 6'10", seventeen seconds ahead of Orlando Terranova. Following them, Carlos Sousa and his Great Wall are in sixth, 8'48" behind the stage leader.

Permalink Reply by Vlad Rogers on January 17, 2013 at 1:30pm

The good thing about dominating stage runs (hopefully wins) is it keeps him relevant going into the 2014 race, assuming he races next year.

Permalink Reply by Shadey on January 17, 2013 at 1:29pm

Thats at CP3

Permalink Reply by bighead on January 17, 2013 at 1:29pm

Ok I got that but between 3 and 4 he disappeared...bewtween 223 and 238

Permalink Reply by Pete Petree on January 17, 2013 at 1:33pm
I've been on the road, chat not up?
Permalink Reply by Shadey on January 17, 2013 at 1:34pm

It seems that most of the front of the pac was missing.

Permalink Reply by bighead on January 17, 2013 at 1:34pm

8 cars and still no robby

Permalink Reply by Short Bus on January 17, 2013 at 1:36pm

based on bikes today with tracking issues, CP4 won't light up if you aren't lighting the WPs.

Permalink Reply by bighead on January 17, 2013 at 1:40pm

That's good to know, (short bus, reallly?)

Permalink Reply by bighead on January 17, 2013 at 1:36pm

Chabot through @ CP7

Permalink Reply by TOG on January 17, 2013 at 1:44pm

Live shot from Eurosport: Robby Gordon dominating

Permalink Reply by bighead on January 17, 2013 at 1:47pm

Run Robby Run

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