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 geothermaljones on January 16, 2014 at 4:52pm

What would happen if RG & Peterpencil announced P would be driving a 2nd Speed HST for Dakar 2015?

Permalink Reply by David Z on January 16, 2014 at 4:54pm

Well I think the first thing would be The Devil would take up ice skating.

Permalink Reply by FayK on January 16, 2014 at 4:59pm

Ha Ha!

Permalink Reply by Dominique on January 16, 2014 at 4:55pm

I think peterhansel would be driving for Peugeot if they come back in competition, not sure he would appreciate to be the second of Robby!

Permalink Reply by lightweight on January 16, 2014 at 4:55pm

Geo - with your imagination you'd do very well up here Hollywood way. lol.

Permalink Reply by blake keithley on January 16, 2014 at 4:52pm

What does the Gordini get four mileage now? I have guessed with E85 at 4mpg and 145 gallons required.

Permalink Reply by pdxracefan on January 16, 2014 at 4:57pm

Probably the same, or maybe alittle better than the H3, which was about 5 mpg.

Permalink Reply by blake keithley on January 16, 2014 at 5:07pm

Ok. I had made a 20% reduction for energy content. This is from and SAE article a few years back on first season experience with the LS7 on E85

""Calibrating the fuel control to maximize the air/fuel ratio and optimizing areas like deceleration fuel cutoff became important enablers to reduce consumption."""

"""While specific E85 engine tuning—i.e., compression ratio, camshaft, inlet lengths—would certainly be something to look at in a highly competitive environment, it was not considered necessary in terms of the additional budget requirements for our (ALMS) GT1 program," Allen said.""

Permalink Reply by FayK on January 16, 2014 at 4:52pm

My Dakar tracking is working at the moment, but it doesn't show Robby even through 1....

Permalink Reply by javier on January 16, 2014 at 4:59pm
Permalink Reply by DEZERTBOUND on January 16, 2014 at 5:02pm

I would think if it was over for Robby we would have heard. Thinking they are too busy racing to talk to the fans......

Permalink Reply by David Z on January 16, 2014 at 5:21pm

Agree, if it was over everyone would be talking about it. Hope you're right. I hate not knowing at least something.

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