Jan 8th Dakar Rally Stage 6 Race Chat

Join us for the Dakar Rally on Jan 8, 2009 , right here and chat about the action during the 6th stage.Robby sits in 7th overall,only 41 minutes back.

Stage 6 - Thursday, January 8
San Rafael > Mendoza
Connection: 76 km | Special: 395 km | Connection: 154 km | Total: 625 km
The day’s program is once again full of crossings, since the special begins with around sixty kilometers of dunes. The trail becomes easier in the second part, but competitors might well be slowed down by a wide ford that must be crossed with exceeding skill to avoid an extended bath. On arrival at Mendoza, the rally will penetrate the foothills of the Andes mountain range.

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Permalink Reply by Blues on January 8, 2009 at 11:26am

They stopped at Slash X for a beer and a burger, and ran into some babes,,,

Permalink Reply by Eric on January 8, 2009 at 11:23am

does anybody know why they shorten the stage?

Permalink Reply by Bajahaha on January 8, 2009 at 11:26am

the water crossing (fiord) was too gnarly

Permalink Reply by Eric on January 8, 2009 at 11:28am

thanks

Permalink Reply by bighead on January 8, 2009 at 11:27am

A great white shark was spotted swimming in the River they were supposed to cross since the water in the river was a little high. SAFTEY First no one wants to get eaten by a shark.

Permalink Reply by IndyTim on January 8, 2009 at 11:25am

I don't know ..6 cars arre seperated by about 12 minutes and then at 20 minutes back another car and then 30+ minutes back is Robby.......

I'm hoping for #2 scenerio.....I think we are going to find they had to stop and fix somthing....AL ballwalladingsdong is the only time that looks F Uped

Permalink Reply by IndyTim on January 8, 2009 at 11:26am

Now they are showing 2 cars through the fiinal...

Al wallawallabingbong and Devillers 5 minutes behind.....

Permalink Reply by Capt. Allen"Pez Loco" on January 8, 2009 at 11:28am

In the whole world of racing we don't have anyone as dynamic as RG. Andy McMillian, maybe but, he will probably go into the family bus. in S.D. and at Andy's age RG had already won a 12hr,pks peak record, plus numerous wins in baja???

Permalink Reply by bighead on January 8, 2009 at 11:29am

finish is only 6 seconds past 169

Permalink Reply by BILL MORAN on January 8, 2009 at 11:32am