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 Carl Abrams on January 11, 2016 at 1:28pm

I am off for post op checkup l8r gang

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Permalink Reply by patricio garcia on January 11, 2016 at 1:39pm

Take care Carl

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Permalink Reply by KING 7 on January 11, 2016 at 1:45pm

Have not posted in a few years! What the hell is going on! Every year!

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Permalink Reply by Rick_G on January 11, 2016 at 1:48pm

From what im hearing robby needs a turbo diesel?!?!

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Permalink Reply by ivanspeed on January 11, 2016 at 1:50pm

IFS AND 10 million dollars

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Permalink Reply by yano on January 11, 2016 at 1:50pm

nope he needs more gordini SS time

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Permalink Reply by CLAUDE on January 11, 2016 at 2:08pm

Keep the Vette motor but put it it behind the Cab, midships and drop the nose, check te 2 Century buggies running with the same Vette motors, the car will handle much better!