Jan 3rd, 2016 Dakar Rally Stage 1 Race Info & Discussion

STAGE 1 CANCELLED DUE TO POOR WEATHER

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 1 of the 2016 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon will drive the #312 Speed Energy/Traxxas/Toyo Tires Gordini, and his teammate, Sheldon Creed, will drive Gordini #337. The special section of Stage 1 is 258km long. Robby Gordon start time: 10:15am/et, Sheldon Creed start time: 10:19am/et. Raceday chat will be available throughout the entire 2016 Dakar Rally.

2016 Prep Photos

STAGE 1 TRACKING

STAGE 1: ROSARIO > VILLA CARLOS PAZ

Connection 404km | Special Stage 258km | Total 662km

COURSE OVERVIEW

Argentina is a country of mountains, in all forms. Although the first stage is not yet at altitude, the summits are well and truly visible. The wheels of the vehicles follow sinewy and undulating tracks, with the exception of the first, faster, part of the special section. A partial separation of the categories will ensure dangerous overtaking is avoided.

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 Rob Waldrip on January 3, 2016 at 7:47am

Looks like the rains have pushed back the start times today by 30 minutes or so. I hope all goes well!

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Permalink Reply by Pete Petree on January 3, 2016 at 7:49am

TOG said chat will up around the time Robby hits. The special.

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Permalink Reply by Pete Petree on January 3, 2016 at 7:59am

⚠️ STAGE 1 CANCELLED FOR SECURITY REASONS / ETAPA 1 CANCELADA POR RAZONES DE SEGURIDAD ⚠️

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Permalink Reply by Bonzai on January 3, 2016 at 8:05am

:-(

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Permalink Reply by Sarah on January 3, 2016 at 8:06am

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Permalink Reply by Rob Waldrip on January 3, 2016 at 8:07am

I'd like to say WTF! but, not only is safety most important, but if it's nasty muddy, the 4WD's will have the advantage and will make for a challenging, muddy mess for Team Gordoni(s).

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Permalink Reply by JerrDog on January 3, 2016 at 9:33am

Agree!

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Permalink Reply by Rob Waldrip on January 3, 2016 at 8:16am

Official Stage 1 Winner - El Nino!

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Permalink Reply by Rob on January 3, 2016 at 9:53am

Christ!

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Permalink Reply by Pete Petree on January 3, 2016 at 8:28am

Race director Étienne Lavigne has just confirmed that today's stage has been cancelled.

The helicopters needed to guarantee the safety of the participants during the race are unable to fly due to poor weather conditions on the course of the special and at the end of the stage.

The entire field will reach Villa Carlos Paz under link section conditions. Motorcycles and quads will travel in a convoy, cars on their own and trucks on the course reserved for assistance vehicles.