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REST DAY
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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on
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the day's route - stage 8
Change of programme
The change of terrain which marks the entry into the second part of the rally should also mark a change in programme for the drivers, who will face the first dune sections of the 2016 edition. Experts in dunes crossing will have an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and even gain an advantage. They will also notice the navigational difficulties which have been introduced this year to complicate their existence. Lots of minutes could be lost by vehicles blocked in the sand.
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the day's route - stage 9
Keeping a cool head
This loop stage will not really be one for motorbikes and quad bikes, which will finish the first part of this second marathon stage in an isolated bivouac. Prior to this they will have spent the day, alongside the drivers in the other categories, almost entirely off-piste, both in the vegetation-scattered dunes and on harder terrains, sometimes on river beds. Physically, the day might prove to be a significant challenge, as the mercury soars. The hardiest drivers will also be those who are the most clear headed, able to make the right navigational choices, a major challenge of this special section.
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the day's route - stage 10
Fiambalá in style
The Fiambalá dunes have become one of the decisive stages of the Dakar. This year, they feature at the heart of the most critical rally sequence, when drivers and their vehicles will have to demonstrate their aptitude for extreme endurance. Moreover, the day's stage presents the longest dune section in the shared history of the Dakar and Fiambalá, off-piste for most of the time. In short, an open door for desert specialists.This “super-special section” will be organised using an exceptional starting order: the ten fastest cars, the ten fastest motorbikes and the five fastest trucks will set off together, paving the way for the other competitors.
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the day's route - stage 11
Time for an attack
The level of difficulty remains the same, but variety will favour the most flexible of drivers and teams. Sand in all its forms will feature, particularly fesh-fesh, the most volatile and heavy kind, which demands both dexterity and patience. But speed will also be an advantage in other, straighter sections, featuring gravel and pebbles. Opportunities will be few and far between, but there is still time to shake up the standings, since the terrain will be favourable to creating significant gaps.
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the day's route - stage 12
The longest stage
There is more than 900km to cover on the day before the finish, including more than half in the special section, with the exception of the trucks, whose dimensions are not suitable for some of the tracks on the agenda. In this semi-mountainous terrain, the vegetation which lines their edges might be a bit tight for them! This means that the other vehicles will also have to show dexterity. Fans of pure driving will be at ease, but they'll have to watch out for blunders: at this stage in the game, a mistake could cost them dearly.
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the day's route - stage 13
Stress heads and the rest
Aspiring winners will certainly be those who find the 180km of the day's special section the most difficult, designed with twisty, undulating routes, faster sandy and rocky sections… leading to significant levels of stress. For most of the others, the 699km to be covered before reaching the podium in Rosario will be a relief. To be enjoyed without moderation…
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Permalink Reply by ktm pilot on
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On this Rest Day, just wanna Thank all the folks that add info, pics and different links to the race for viewing.
The Team certainly has had its highs and lows,,,, but it still sure is exciting!
Young Sheldon Creed is doing a remarkable job!
Hopefully we can string together a few solid days and climb in the standings.
Its been fun and can't wait til tomorrow.
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Permalink Reply by Cluworks on
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Additional Coverage: http://www.motorsport.com/dakar/
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Permalink Reply by pedro santos on
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I recommend you all this perfect ride just to get the moral high, hope the kink is ok.https://vimeo.com/118347772
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