2016 Dakar - Prelude To Stage 1

Once again, it's getting close to the start of greatest race in the world, the 2016 Dakar Rally! In the days leading up to the start of stage 1, there will be many events taking place. Robby Gordon is already in Argentina, has picked up the support vehicles and will retrieve the race cars from the airport today (Dec.30). The 2nd team driver, Sheldon Creed, will arrive today as well.


The #TeamSPEED compound will be setup, and work on the vehicles leading up to Scrutineering (Tech inspection). Scrutineering takes place from Dec. 31st to Jan 1st in Buenos Aires. On Jan 2nd, the teams will parade to the 'opening ceremonies ramp' and all the drivers will be introduced. There will be links to the "LIVE TV FEED" available on Jan. 2nd.


Also taking place on Jan. 2nd is "The 15 Minute Warmup" - Buenos Aires to Rosario. This will set the lineup for stage 1.

The competitors are timed over a distance which is long enough to separate them into a logical starting order for the next day, but not really long enough to talk about a first day of competition. The mini-special section and the liaison section to the light bivouac of Rosario should not cause any damage... unless drivers are really unlucky and/or reckless!

Stage 1 begins on Jan. 3rd, 2015. As always, we will have live raceday chat, stage threads, in-action updates, photos, videos, etc. The guys on the crew will also be sending us updates from the frontline.


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Permalink Reply by Greg Jones on January 2, 2016 at 11:26am

think that's 2:41 east coast time - 3 hours from now

Permalink Reply by JerrDog on January 2, 2016 at 12:50pm

11:41AM PST Westcoast USA

Permalink Reply by Speed Freak 7 on January 2, 2016 at 11:32am

I'm seeing the cars now

Permalink Reply by Speed Freak 7 on January 2, 2016 at 11:33am
Permalink Reply by Speed Freak 7 on January 2, 2016 at 11:40am

Peterhansel saying the Pugs have more power this year

Permalink Reply by yano on January 2, 2016 at 11:43am

i have seen an orange truck in line !!!!

Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on January 2, 2016 at 11:43am
Will Sheldon jump the ramp?
Permalink Reply by Dinamo Ska on January 2, 2016 at 11:49am

The Peugeots look fast

Permalink Reply by laura_a_Robbyfan on January 2, 2016 at 11:52am

Screen shot! Been waiting for a year!!

Permalink Reply by yano on January 2, 2016 at 11:55am

310 en la rrrraampa

Permalink Reply by joseph on January 2, 2016 at 11:56am

mother trucker x 2 this year. Go team speed and good luck to all

Permalink Reply by joseph on January 2, 2016 at 11:57am

310 on stage now

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