Jan 8th, 2015 Dakar Rally Stage 5 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 5 of the 2015 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon had a disappointing 47th place finish in stage 4. The special section of Stage 5 is 458km long. Robby Gordon start time: 10:49am/et, and he will be the 18th car off the line. Gordon sits 39th in the overall standings, 5h47m behind. Raceday chat will be available throughout the entire 2015 Dakar Rally.


2015 Stage 4 Photos


STAGE 5 TRACKING


STAGE 5: COPIAPO > ANTOFAGASTA

Connection 239km | Special Stage 458km | Total 697km

COURSE OVERVIEW

This is the first of the rare special stages in which all categories will compete. At the start of the race, the most confident drivers will be able to take advantage of the fast tracks to try to move up in the overall standings. But the temptation to do so may be risky, particularly in the hard-to-handle fesh-fesh areas where absolute self-control is the only guarantee of success. Overtaking here requires precision handling to the extreme.

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 Panos Papanicolaou on January 8, 2015 at 7:53am

Well put and said.
But today is another day.
GO ROBBY!!!

Permalink Reply by TOG on January 8, 2015 at 1:29am

Should have some Team Stage videos in the morning. They found some internet that isn't too snailish.

Thanks for your patience!

Permalink Reply by TOG on January 8, 2015 at 2:39am

And we have Stage 1 Video from TEAM SPEED available! CRAZY CRAZY in car, especially at the end when the crowd goes NUTS!


http://www.planetrobby.com/video/2015-dakar-rally-stage-1-teamspeed...
Permalink Reply by T Berg on January 8, 2015 at 4:16am

Awesome video! I am very much looking forward to more of these!

Permalink Reply by bighead on January 8, 2015 at 5:49am

upvote

Permalink Reply by StefanYuhas on January 8, 2015 at 2:58am

TOG - you the best...

Permalink Reply by David Z on January 8, 2015 at 5:54am

12 Below before windchill, It's nice to have some racing to follow, even if it's been a little frustrating. See y'all in chat later. Keep the Faith.

Permalink Reply by bighead on January 8, 2015 at 6:35am

Is this stage 5? Uh, yes it is....All the negative bullsh** should be on stage 2 and 4...Myself I am gonna say a little prayer and hope for a little enjoyment out of TODAY'S stage....

Permalink Reply by Jim Duszynski on January 8, 2015 at 8:04am

Right on!

Permalink Reply by Blain on January 8, 2015 at 7:06am
I love Sainz, but how does he get to start today when he never finished yesterday? I am glad they have him starting today but just curious.
Permalink Reply by Panos Papanicolaou on January 8, 2015 at 7:34am

As long as he and his car managed to make it to the bivouac within the time allowed and by any means, he is allowed to start. Saludos from Greece.

Permalink Reply by Blain on January 8, 2015 at 8:16am
Thanks, I was just looking at the overall times for competitors and Sainz is not listed. So by him not completing last nights stage I guess he is out for the overall and just competing for stage wins and to help his teamates?

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