Jan 9th Dakar Rally Stage 7 Race Chat

Join us for the Dakar Rally on Jan 9, 2009 , right here and chat about the action during the 7th stage.

Stage 7 - Friday, January 9

Mendoza (ARG) > Valparaiso (CHL)

Connection: 80 km | Special: 419 km | Connection: 317 km | Total: 816 km
The variety of terrains and landscapes, a constant given for the Dakar 2009, is evident once again on this stage, where, in addition to a change of country, most of the competitors will get to know the Cordillera of the Andes. Before measuring themselves with the mountains, they must cross over a series of dunes and endure a session of fesh fesh, which is identical to Saharan sand, but which the inhabitants of the region call “guadal”. Concerning the mountains, this will be the only special to include passageways at 3,000 meters on technical routes that will sometimes allow a glimpse of the Aconcagua, the highest point in the Andes (6,959 m). Then, competitors will cross the border on the link section to reach the sea at Valparaiso.

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Permalink Reply by GrayAntiMatter on January 9, 2009 at 9:19am

Isn't it pretty much nothing but sand today

Permalink Reply by Ex Desert on January 9, 2009 at 9:21am

just got back from a meeting. looks like hes got his foot in it today

Permalink Reply by Ex Desert on January 9, 2009 at 9:34am

yeah. work often gets in the way of my lifestyle. But hey, you gotta put food on the table. Im getting all my golf out of the way tommorow during rest day. Now thats dedication

Permalink Reply by wilks7 on January 9, 2009 at 9:21am

Vigouroux seems to be getting more comfortable in the hummer it didn't seem like he had much seat time before the rally did he??

Permalink Reply by wilks7 on January 9, 2009 at 9:28am

slept in a tad....

Permalink Reply by Beagle7 on January 9, 2009 at 9:22am

"It's that damn PeterHANSEL..he's so hot right now"

Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on January 9, 2009 at 9:24am

RG should be moving closer to 5th overall with Peterpuffinstuff having problems!!

Permalink Reply by wilks7 on January 9, 2009 at 9:28am

it can only benefit RG

Permalink Reply by bighead on January 9, 2009 at 9:26am

I have a question....Are the Hummers allowed to and do they communicate with each other during the race?

Permalink Reply by Ex Desert on January 9, 2009 at 9:35am

wow 324 in 4th how bout that

Permalink Reply by wilks7 on January 9, 2009 at 9:36am

by looking at the stage profile the first leg looks pretty much wide open, than things tighten up and get all rough and winding be intresting to see if RG can get ahead. if he does he is going to be hard to pass

Permalink Reply by GrayAntiMatter on January 9, 2009 at 9:37am

Finally some people through 139km