Jan 4th, 2016 Dakar Rally Stage 2 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 2 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 2 has been shortened from 521km to 387km. Robby Gordon start time: 9:11am/et, Sheldon Creed start time: 9:16am/et. Raceday chat will be available throughout the entire 2016 Dakar Rally.


2016 Prologue Photos


STAGE 2 TRACKING


STAGE 2: VILLA CARLOS PAZ > TERMAS DE RIO HONDO

Connection 337km | Special Stage 521km* | Total 858km

COURSE OVERVIEW

The statistics speak for themselves: with around 800 kilometres to cover depending on the category, the day will be very long. There is a significant distance to cover in both the special and the liaison sections: although the terrain presents no real difficulties, the relatively fast tracks may already benefit those who love hills and crossing rivers and who can keep up high speeds over the whole distance. Cars and trucks are entitled to an extension on this 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 Mike Kenyon on January 4, 2016 at 6:17pm
Permalink Reply by ivanspeed on January 4, 2016 at 6:22pm
Permalink Reply by redlinetech on January 4, 2016 at 6:32pm

Is supercharging allowed in RGs catagory? Like going to a 5 liter something supercharged instead of current setup? I think reliability wouldnt be effected much with an Eaton or whipple Twin Screw? It would help for the coming stages at altitude

Permalink Reply by 7gason7 on January 4, 2016 at 6:37pm

not a chance. the opposite is true they are forced to intake through a restrictor.

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 4, 2016 at 6:42pm
Permalink Reply by Todd Shelton on January 4, 2016 at 6:34pm
Permalink Reply by J.R. Sands on January 4, 2016 at 6:46pm
Looks like RG got stuck in some deep mud. That's racing , it happens to the best even. Onto tomorrow ....
Permalink Reply by 7gason7 on January 4, 2016 at 6:51pm

Yes but only Kellon got his feet muddy LOL

Permalink Reply by Todd Shelton on January 4, 2016 at 6:54pm

Does Toyo have any dealers over there? Maybe time for some Mud Terrains or someone better get busy with the tire groover.=)

Permalink Reply by 7gason7 on January 4, 2016 at 6:58pm

Can't groove tires

T1P11 WHEELS AND TYRES

3) Re-grooving of new and used tyres is forbidden.

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 4, 2016 at 6:59pm

Yes, TOYO is a global company, but it's not legal for an ELITE driver (RG) to change tire patterns.
http://netstorage.lequipe.fr/ASO/dakar/2016/reglements/REG_AC_DK16_...

Permalink Reply by 7gason7 on January 4, 2016 at 7:01pm

MK I think that's only 4WD:

1) For Pilots within the A.S.O. Elite list with 4-WD Vehicles, a single tyre pattern is authorised for each Vehicle, during the whole Rally. During Scrutineering, the drawing must be given and the Pilots must name and give the drawings of the tyres’ type (Drawings and Dimensions).

I read that as Elite AND 4-WD not or.

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