Jan 6th, 2015 Dakar Rally Stage 3 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 3 of the 2015 Dakar Rally. After issues with the brakes and a stalled car, Robby Gordon finished 50th in stage 2, and is over 4hrs behind in the overall standings. The special section of Stage 3 is 284km long. Robby Gordon start time: 6:22am/et. Raceday chat will be available throughout the entire 2015 Dakar Rally. Raceday chat now works on the Ipad & Iphone.

2015 Stage 1 Photos

STAGE 3 TRACKING

STAGE 3: SAN JUAN > CHILECITO

Connection 258km | Special Stage 284km | Total 542km

COURSE OVERVIEW

The pressure which competitors faced the day before (and late into the night for some of them), will partly ease off on the road to Chilecito. The shorter and less intense stage will allow them to enjoy their majestic surroundings. The red earth tracks, overlooking steep peaks and plunging down into canyons, will take the Dakar through one of the most beautiful regions of Argentina. But no-one should be tempted to sit back and enjoy the view, particularly on the motorcycle and quad bike routes which include some gruelling sections. With thousands of stones to be avoided, it will only take one to ruin this magnificent day!

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 Scott B on January 6, 2015 at 11:28am

What is your estimation on amount of time to change a tire. I am sure this could vary...but 5-7 minutes?

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Permalink Reply by Carlos Durazo on January 6, 2015 at 11:31am

So, is this the first flat of the toyos since.....?

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Permalink Reply by Brian Hartwick on January 6, 2015 at 11:03am

I guess i missed the entire day. Where are we and how did my Pal do

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 6, 2015 at 11:04am

15th on the day

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Permalink Reply by BAD on January 6, 2015 at 11:17am

Scratching and clawing our way back... what else would you expect from RG and his TEAM. Good stuff and can't wait for some pictures vids and feedback. Thanks TOG for working with us.

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Permalink Reply by Tooltime on January 6, 2015 at 11:25am

Whoo hoo way to go rgm. I tried to stay awake when I came in this morning at 4ampst but couldnt.

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Permalink Reply by geothermaljones on January 6, 2015 at 11:30am

Go back to bed TOOL...
I got to the office @7:30 CST and missed the whole thing.
I gonna blame the -15dF temps again. Too cold to think...

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Permalink Reply by mark roye on January 6, 2015 at 11:44am

I'm still trying to find out what occasioned the need for a tow. All I've seen is "unspecified mechanical issues" that prevented engine from firing. Was there vapor lock after heat soaking while undertaking brake repair??? Something else??

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Permalink Reply by TOG on January 6, 2015 at 11:55am

No vapor lock or engine cooling issues, that much I do know

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Permalink Reply by Dustin Leger on January 6, 2015 at 11:57am

When you do find out will you please share it with us.

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Permalink Reply by TOG on January 6, 2015 at 11:59am

I'm thinking the NBC Sports Network Stage 2 recap show will shed some light on it. Hopefully they had the cameras running!

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Permalink Reply by Steve Romo on January 6, 2015 at 11:43am

I am a west coaster my alarm was set for 3am for the 3:22am start our time, my dog woke me at 2:30am to go out. Followed the stage awesome job until tomorrow.