Jan 10th, 2015 Dakar Rally Stage 7 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from stage 7 of the 2015 Dakar Rally. This is the first half of the Marathon stage. The special section of stage 7 is 321km long. Robby Gordon start time: 8:44am/et, and he will be the 4th car off the line. After a 4th place finish in stage 6, Gordon sits 25th in the overall standings, 5h47m behind. Raceday chat will be available throughout the entire 2015 Dakar Rally.

2015 Stage 6 Photos

STAGE 7 TRACKING

STAGE 7: IQUIQUE > UYUNI

Connection 396km | Special Stage 321km | Total 717km

COURSE OVERVIEW

Numerous difficulties will mark the first part of the Bolivian marathon stage. The cars will tackle it first, followed by the motorcycles the next day. Right from the outset, the long liaison section will mean an early start, followed by a gradual climb to a height of more than 3,500m. Once on the high plateaux, the special stage will begin, with instructions to follow the roadbook with great care, in light of the large number of junctions on the route. One of the challenges of the day could be wear and tear on tyres. Once they have arrived in Uyuni, the competitors will only have completed half of the marathon stage.

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 Bob on January 10, 2015 at 1:10pm

Still waiting for Peter to arrive. He might drop us another position.

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Permalink Reply by Bob on January 10, 2015 at 1:11pm

Shoot, he beat us by 5 seconds.

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Permalink Reply by Pete Petree on January 10, 2015 at 1:12pm

SP 5 seconds

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Permalink Reply by Rob on January 10, 2015 at 1:13pm

Dang, got us!!

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Permalink Reply by cristian yankofsky on January 10, 2015 at 1:15pm

SP 10'43 RG 9th 10'48

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Permalink Reply by Lee on January 10, 2015 at 1:15pm

Sorry if this has been asked already, but if there is no support at the bivouac tonight, what are the sleeping options? Bring a tent, under the car, or local hotel or something else?

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Permalink Reply by pdxracefan on January 10, 2015 at 1:22pm

Self-sufficiency.

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Permalink Reply by Sandi Parker on January 10, 2015 at 1:32pm

Good question Lee ...

Bivouac:

The teams will be lodged in a dormitory. Bed sheets and blankets will be furnished.
A “Night kit” will be handed out to the teams from the Bolivian government.
This kig includes: 1 poncho, 1 towel, 1 shower kit, 1 beany
The vehicles will be placed in a work park.
The Organiser will make a workshop truck available to Riders with access to: air, water and basic tools.

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