Jan 4th, 2015 Dakar Rally Stage 1 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 1 of the 2015 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon will drive the #308 Speed Energy/Traxxas/Toyo Tires Gordini. The special section of Stage 1 is 170km long. Robby Gordon start time: 8:56am/et. Raceday chat will be available throughout the entire 2015 Dakar Rally. Raceday chat now works on the Ipad & Iphone.

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STAGE 1 TRACKING

STAGE 1: BUENOS AIRES > VILLA CARLOS PAZ

Connection 663km | Special Stage 170km | Total 833km

COURSE OVERVIEW

The competitors will be rapidly plunged into the heart of the Argentinean countryside. The combination of the route’s different features means that there will be something for everyone, while sticking to relatively simple criteria, for the time being. Fast tracks coupled with sharp bends will divide up the vehicles, according to the levels of the drivers, who will be tested in an exciting environment which marks this first special stage, but without singling out any particular category. At the end of this warm-up, the day will fi nish with a long liaison section to the first bivouac.

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 Carl Abrams on January 4, 2015 at 11:55am

Peterhansel Quote

"I didn't really go on the attack"

"It was a bit stressful to tackle the first special when you don't know how strong you are. You have to early mistakes on fast courses that require good braking timing. We eased into the race without taking too many risks, gently, keeping a watchful eye on all the dials... We're trying to learn about the car. We had no clue how far we could go. I wasn't really at ease when taking risks and driving, I can still do better. I didn't really go on the attack. We didn't drive as much as we would've liked, let alone on courses as fast as this one."

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Permalink Reply by Tooltime on January 4, 2015 at 11:59am

Sissy!

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 4, 2015 at 11:59am

So,they didn't test enough?

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Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 4, 2015 at 12:00pm

scuses.

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Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 4, 2015 at 12:00pm

See what happens tomorrow.

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Permalink Reply by Aaron on January 4, 2015 at 12:15pm

Peepee is kinda making it sound as tho its his first time driving it?! And of all people to be leading in a mini.... thats like dangling a carrot in front of Robby...just hope he doesn't try to bite to hard and to fast.