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 7gason7 on January 11, 2016 at 5:10pm

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Sainz:

“I think it was a very good job by Lucas. We tried to drive at a good speed, but it was not easy to open the road. We had a small problem with the temperature, but for the rest everything is fine. I'm sure it's going to be tough, especially the next couple of days. It's going to be difficult”.

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Permalink Reply by Scooter Wright on January 11, 2016 at 5:22pm

did I miss it? anyone know why RG is still not in?

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Permalink Reply by Robert Ryan on January 11, 2016 at 5:27pm

Dunes are supposed to be his strong point. Helping Creed?

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Permalink Reply by Neal Chesser on January 11, 2016 at 5:32pm

18:01 : Cars: Gordon at a standstill
Due to technical problems on the second part of the special, Robby Gordon has ground to a halt at the side of the tracks. The American is trying to solve his problems in order to reach the finishing line