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 michael knapek on January 16, 2014 at 8:23pm

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Permalink Reply by Drone637 on January 16, 2014 at 8:18pm

Can they take a penalty and continue?

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 16, 2014 at 8:21pm

that was the 3:30am local arrival time 'thing'

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Permalink Reply by michael knapek on January 16, 2014 at 8:24pm

??? I HOPE, not familair with the rules :(

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Permalink Reply by sabreguy on January 16, 2014 at 8:25pm

I hope it's all just a bad dream.........hope......hope.......hope.......

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Permalink Reply by FayK on January 16, 2014 at 8:25pm

Still not on the withdrawals list......That's a good thing!

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Permalink Reply by Bob on January 16, 2014 at 8:33pm

I can't imagine the Mini team is happy about Peter and Nassir spilling the beans about being told to slow down. The fact that the two of them seemed to have no fear about telling the media about it may be the sign that they already know they'll be driving for other teams next year.

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Permalink Reply by Speed Freak 7 on January 16, 2014 at 8:38pm

Rob made a comment earlier today about hearing peterhansel moving on to another team and I seem to remember seeing a video that lead you to believe this was his last year with mini.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on January 16, 2014 at 8:40pm

Sounds like Peter is going to team with Loab at Peugout (sp?) next year so what does he care. Plus he must be steamed because, much like Robby, nobody tells him to slow down. I am surprised that Nasser backed off though. Maybe he didn't sounds like he broke a wheel today. All that said, get Mr. Dakar out of that hat with the M on it and I'd like him much better.