Jan 11th, 2016 Dakar Rally Stage 8 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 8 of the 2016 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon finished 11th in Stage 5, and his teammate, Sheldon Creed, finished 21st. The special section of Stage 8 is 393km. Robby Gordon start time: 7:26am/et, Sheldon Creed start time: 7:48am/et.


STAGE 8 TRACKING


STAGE 8: SALTA > BELEN

Connection 373km | Special Stage 393km | Total 766km

COURSE OVERVIEW

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. Louds of minutes could be lost by vehicles blocked in the sand.

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 Carlos Durazo on January 10, 2016 at 8:30pm

Finally, DUNES!!!!!!!

Permalink Reply by Bonzai on January 10, 2016 at 8:31pm

Hope that second part of Dakar will be better for the team.

Permalink Reply by TOG on January 10, 2016 at 8:34pm

Stage 8 Start Times:

Robby Gordon: 7:26am/et

Sheldon Creed: 7:48am/et

Stage 8 Starting Order

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 10, 2016 at 8:46pm

it means, 3:57am PT for us Left coasters to start with Carlos
I may or may not be up then. Day job awaits , I'm out at 6:30am PT for work

Permalink Reply by GLuce on January 10, 2016 at 10:25pm

I time it to get the coffee on before or shortly after RG goes off

Permalink Reply by sabreguy on January 11, 2016 at 12:04am

I'm in the same boat have to leave everyday at 6:30 for work :(

Permalink Reply by Kathy Kubara on January 11, 2016 at 12:39am

East coasters get the prime time for this race. :)

Permalink Reply by TOG on January 10, 2016 at 10:01pm

Early start, but happy to see dunes!

Permalink Reply by Frank on January 10, 2016 at 11:49pm
I have a Love... Hate... Relationship with this race. Throttle on team Speed!
Permalink Reply by CLAUDE on January 11, 2016 at 12:09am

Lets hope the drop in altitude favour the V8's, the stage times of the lower section of stage 8 will be a good indicator for the rest of the rally, this is probably also the dunes area?

Permalink Reply by Michael Martinez on January 11, 2016 at 12:18am

Hope the post rest race goes well enough to get folks feeling better about all that has happened thus far...there is a member of the planet MIA...hope all is well

Permalink Reply by ivanspeed on January 11, 2016 at 12:37am
mj?

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