Jan 7th, 2016 Dakar Rally Stage 5 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 5 of the 2016 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon finished 10th in Stage 4, and his teammate, Sheldon Creed, finished 26th, after receiving a 10 minute penalty for speeding. The special section of Stage 5 is 327km. Robby Gordon start time: 9:21am/et, Sheldon Creed start time: 9:47am/et.


2016 Stage 4 Photos


STAGE 5 TRACKING


STAGE 5: SAN SALVADOR DE JUJUY > UYUNI

Connection 315km | Special Stage 327km | Total 642km

COURSE OVERVIEW

All round vigilance is required for this second part of the marathon stage: in addition to managing mechanics, particularly the tyres, all the drivers will have to pay attention to their own bodies’ reactions. Entry into Bolivia is also marked by an abrupt increase in altitude, rising to 4,600m –the higher point in Dakar’s story- during the day’s special section. Technically, it is also in this stage that the rally steps up a gear, with the first off-piste sections as well as some navigational gems which might be a headache for some navigators…

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 Geris on January 7, 2016 at 5:42pm

yes and it is for me one of the most important aspect in sport in general. don't forget it. The great heart winner is Robby and team speed energy for all fans along the road.

Permalink Reply by Javier Cancino on January 7, 2016 at 6:25pm

it's not the donut's, !!!

Permalink Reply by jeff.2066 on January 7, 2016 at 5:40pm
"I doubt you'll see me back" RG just said on the NBCsports as they cut to commercial.
Permalink Reply by Kevin Urie on January 7, 2016 at 5:43pm

Laia sure knows how to market herself. Great blog post each day. Love how she says the course has not been difficult enough.
" The truth is that I thought would have finished in the top 15 because I've done quite well, but it is clear that in these stages so fast, the differences are minimal and can stay behind for very little. The most important thing is that we saved marathon stage, the bike is perfect and I have not lost much time , "he says. The KH-7 still biding his time, knowing that the hardest is yet to come: " Although the rally is now in its fifth day, this year we have not seen any real difficulty still have to go through things and secure. they will. The second week will be harder and hopefully get there well positioned ".

http://www.laiasanz.com/index.php/2015-01-05-09-59-37/dakar-2016/37...

Permalink Reply by speedy7 on January 7, 2016 at 5:44pm

What am I missing here, no idea what all the talk is about !

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 7, 2016 at 6:02pm

NBC footage?

Permalink Reply by jeff.2066 on January 7, 2016 at 6:17pm

yes, Mike...

Permalink Reply by Plimp on January 7, 2016 at 5:48pm
Sorry I'm behind , but what was final ruling on the Secret double probation 1 hour penalty RG got
Permalink Reply by Kevin Urie on January 7, 2016 at 5:50pm

Supposedly Putin has stepped in and told them not to release the details.

Permalink Reply by jeff.2066 on January 7, 2016 at 5:50pm
He just told NBC that it came in a speed zone with all the mud in stage 2 when he got pulled out. But the navigator missed telling him about it and he was appealing saying the penalty was too harsh
Permalink Reply by Kevin Urie on January 7, 2016 at 5:56pm

Wow. That could be one expensive speeding ticket.

Permalink Reply by Robert Ryan on January 7, 2016 at 6:05pm
Now he is complaining. Not RG previously

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