Jan 7th, 2014 Dakar Rally Stage 3 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 3 of the 2014 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon had more vapor lock issues during stage 2, and now finds himself over 3h45m behind. The cars are scheduled to begin the 433km special section at 9:00am/et, Robby Gordon will be the 30th car off the line, beginning his stage at 9:52am/et.

2014 Stage 2 Photos

STAGE 3 TRACKING

STAGE 3: SAN RAFAEL > SAN JUAN

Connection 295km | Special Stage 301km | Total 596km

COURSE OVERVIEW

The competitors of the 2014 Dakar will experience their first taste of the mountains by passing through the Pre-Andes. The Aconcagua Volcano stands 6,962m high and will observe the progress of the vehicles, of which a part will rehearse their high mountain driving techniques. The motorcyclists will climb up 4,300 metres during their special stage, on a ridgeline where they will have the impression of towering over the whole of America! The descent will bring them back to the tough reality of the drivers of the Dakar, as they will only have finished the first part of this marathon stage. They will have to ensure the mechanics for their own vehicles at the isolated bivouac which has been set up for them.

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 Adam G on January 7, 2014 at 10:44pm

page 47

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Permalink Reply by pdxracefan on January 7, 2014 at 10:49pm

Thank you. That clears that up.

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Permalink Reply by Clint McSorley on January 7, 2014 at 10:42pm

What time does the orange blur launch tomorrow?

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Permalink Reply by GLuce on January 7, 2014 at 10:45pm

7:20 am local time. 2:20 am pacific time.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 7, 2014 at 10:52pm

6th out so add 15mins, damn early I don't care which coast your on

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Permalink Reply by Adam G on January 7, 2014 at 10:52pm

really ?

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Permalink Reply by Baja Girl 77 on January 7, 2014 at 10:45pm

is there a stage 2 update from robby? like the first one

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Permalink Reply by GLuce on January 7, 2014 at 10:49pm

Tog's answer is on page 37

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Permalink Reply by Andrew Maylish on January 7, 2014 at 10:51pm

Seeing as planet robby has been one of the best sites to follow dakar 2014, I figured I would chime in. The LS engine has been for a long time now a great motor. However atmospheric pressure changes play havoc on any pressurized liquid. I.E. normally aspirated airplanes dont fly above 10, 000 feet very well. A vapor lock is a very problematic and tough situation to overcome. I had a hand in the build of the Gordini and can say it is a Hell of a race car. After seeing RG at the end of stage3 on tv covered in dust I seen a tired race car driver. Not just tired but frustrated, and covered in dust due to a cabin leakage. Can you imagine fighting to 6th place barely able to breath and sweating your butt off? That car should be sealed even without the rear panels or body whatever you wanna call it. Its a minor problem that can be fixed, but all that dust makes it tough to drive. That being said, RG drove a trophy truck today!....literally. I hope we make it through tomorrow in the top 5 and thank you to everyone here for the updates. That truck is plenty fast enough....