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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.
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 racefanrobin on
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Ah ha......that makes a lot of sense, good insight!!
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Permalink Reply by T. Crane on
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It does seem like there has been some strange "route modifications". I thought it was supposed to be the worlds toughest race, now they keep shortening it to make it easier. There is no shame in getting your rear end handed to you by Robby in an off-road race.
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Permalink Reply by GrayAntiMatter on
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Yesterday's modification makes perfect sense. There is no purpose in trying to get drivers killed by crossing a river that can't be crossed.
Today's, I'm not so clear on. -
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Permalink Reply by FlyHiFlyLo on
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RG opens his gap on 6th by 9 more minutes.
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Your crackin me up
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Permalink Reply by Ryan McGuire on
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Vigouroux is 7th - 11:30 back
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Another good finish> seems he is getting the hang of The Monster blood.
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Permalink Reply by IndyTim on
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Props to Vigorofigaro for his run today......
Now...if we can just get them to quit shortening these so the leadears don't "Go up in smoke"......should be rockin and a rollin....
1/2 through....running 5th..only Bummer is we are down more than 1 hour....but I guess at Dakar...there is MUCH worse shit than being down an hour.....just ask PeterPuffer, who is toasting Marshmellows over his engine...or AL wallawalllabingbongdingdong who got DQ'd for cheatingh...... -
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