Jan 6th, 2016 Dakar Rally Stage 4 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 4 of the 2016 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon finished 16th in Stage 3, and his teammate, Sheldon Creed, finished 25th. The special section of Stage 4 is 418km. Robby Gordon start time: 8:04am/et, Sheldon Creed start time: 8:14am/et. Raceday chat will be available throughout the entire 2016 Dakar Rally.

2016 Stage 3 Photos

STAGE 4 TRACKING

STAGE 4: SAN SALVADOR DE JUJUY > SAN SALVADOR DE JUJUY

Connection 201km | Special Stage 418km | Total 619km

COURSE OVERVIEW

Marathon 1: No Mechanics! On many levels, the competitors face their first real test here. The special section takes place at an average of 3,500m altitude, with incessant changes in pace resulting from alternating sandy and rocky terrain. This grueling route will be on the agenda when everyone already has 2,500km in the saddle or bucket seat, which is already exhausting for the lower placed drivers. First and foremost, this is the start of a very particular marathon stage, with a closed area for the vehicles... and for the competitors.

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 Kevin Urie on January 6, 2016 at 3:58pm

And BTW, I really have no idea what I am talking about, but am going to DirtFish Rally school in a few months so should know a little more. http://www.dirtfish.com/

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 6, 2016 at 4:08pm

@Kevin, a personal invite for you. When you come to DirtFish , make time ,I'll buy the Barley pop's.
DirtFish is here in Snoqualmie Valley, my valley.I know several folks that work there.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Urie on January 6, 2016 at 4:15pm

Thanks Mike! I'll take you up on it.

I live in Shoreline and work in Redmond so I am not all too far away and can't believe I haven't done it already.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 6, 2016 at 4:19pm

Shit ,you don't have to wait till then. We'll get Roger to join us, It my turn to buy with him.
Where in Redmond?

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Urie on January 6, 2016 at 4:22pm

I work at MSFT in Redmond. Let's make it happen. I should get your guys beers however.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 6, 2016 at 4:29pm

I work in Bellevue,Roger works in the South, After DAKAR

Permalink Reply by Drone637 on January 6, 2016 at 4:52pm

Have to love how many people are in the NW. Over in Seattle myself.

4wd is a big change in the mud, but the suspensions limitations are a big loss when you can open it up. A lot can be made up with tuning but it's hard to replace that extra 10" of travel when you hit a washout.

Pulling through a corner with all 4 wheels also means you can get in trouble a lot faster. :D

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

@Drone , same offer

Permalink Reply by alan4s on January 6, 2016 at 7:16pm

I grew up in Federal Way (pre-ghetto), and worked in Redmond for a while. Been away a long time, but stilt' have friends and family in the area. Do a virtual beer for me while you're at it.

Permalink Reply by Roger Redifer on January 6, 2016 at 5:18pm