Jan 16th, 2014 Dakar Rally Stage 11 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 11 of the 2014 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon recorded a 20th place finish in stage 10, and is still looking to capture his first stage win of the rally. Robby Gordon will begin stage 11 at 8:15am/et

 

2014 Stage 10 Photos


STAGE 11 TRACKING


STAGE 11: ANTOFAGASTA > EL SALVADOR

Connection 144km | Special Stage 605km | Total 749km

 

COURSE OVERVIEW

In addition to the distance, here the competitors will be put to the test by all the difficulties offered by the Atacama Desert… and will have to display all the qualities required for off-road races. After the mine tracks and the many rivers to cross, the competitors will have to distinguish themselves in the heart of the Dunes of Copiapo: the fastest motorcyclists are expected to spend seven hours behind the wheel. Needless to say that on this decisive day there will be no shortage of opportunities for competitors to make a winning comeback in the race. This will be the key stage of the 2014 edition.

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 f1ip on January 16, 2014 at 1:34pm

RG gonna have to do some night driving? if he doesn't start soon.

Permalink Reply by m0ut33 on January 16, 2014 at 1:36pm

Night driving. Baja Style!

Permalink Reply by f1ip on January 16, 2014 at 1:49pm

yeah, with about 10+ tracks to choose from. that's gonna be fun.

Permalink Reply by Bob on January 16, 2014 at 1:35pm

"Fueling problem" That's double-speak for…?? It will be interesting to hear what it was. And how do you "dry out" a fuel cell ? Blow compressed air through it for an extended period of time, in order to evaporate not just the volatile fuel, but less-volatile water as well ? All in all, it sounds like it could be a frustrating wait for our guys.

Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 16, 2014 at 1:38pm

Use a torch.

Torches and fuel tanks go quite well together for drying purposes.

Permalink Reply by FD REBEL on January 16, 2014 at 1:46pm

Again it's VERY difficult to remove moisture in a cell due to all the "foam" that is in the cell to arrest a flash fire..and the limited access to the inards through the filler, vents and such

Permalink Reply by ivanspeed on January 16, 2014 at 1:39pm
another bad day not even worth opening the chat
Permalink Reply by ROBERT SAVAGE on January 16, 2014 at 1:42pm

everyone abandoned the site when Maxxi tweeted he was out prematurely

even Dakar Tracking left

Permalink Reply by DEZERTBOUND on January 16, 2014 at 1:45pm

They are going to miss "Woody" turn into a Werewolf tonight.......

Permalink Reply by David Z on January 16, 2014 at 1:46pm
In other news: Dewey defeats Truman
Permalink Reply by Scooter Wright on January 16, 2014 at 1:46pm

SUPERNEWS when I left a couple of hours ago it was looking like it was all over. Now I check in because that's what I do and it's a problem that can be solved? I was convinced that all the overheating issues had finally got that LS engine.

Permalink Reply by Rob on January 16, 2014 at 1:47pm

They're poking fun of RG on a motorcycle forum, tantrum on a French TV show or something?

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