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 fred on January 9, 2009 at 4:34pm

thanks i want one bad

Permalink Reply by MikeNIN7 on January 9, 2009 at 4:46pm

We all know Robbys not a fulltime rally racer. With that said it looks like he is starting to get back in the hang of things, so look out it's go time!

Permalink Reply by Christy... aka "robbyfan1st". on January 9, 2009 at 7:33pm

I don't think Robby ever got "out" of the hang of things...he is using some patience for a change. Someone is whispering the right sweet nothings in his ear and it's working. Baja Bob???

Permalink Reply by MikeNIN7 on January 9, 2009 at 10:46pm

thats working good.

Permalink Reply by jack on January 9, 2009 at 8:35pm

way old nick name for him years ago.. "Flash Gordon".

Permalink Reply by Bruno on January 9, 2009 at 5:33pm

The Hummer is the "FOCUS" in todays TV highlights. It just showed here in Portugal

Permalink Reply by RobbySmokeFan on January 9, 2009 at 9:07pm

Once again, I came here for updates and info on the stage and ended up having a few good laughs to make up for a totally shitty afternoon. Thanks for the visuals (Peterpuffer roasting marshmallows etc). :)

Permalink Reply by MikeNIN7 on January 9, 2009 at 10:55pm

Hell ya Vigouroux came in 7th today. He will start not far behind Robby on Sunday. That will be a huge help if Robby gets in trouble, not that Robby will. (knock on wood) really I just did.

Permalink Reply by FlyHiFlyLo on January 10, 2009 at 1:58am

not with a broken Steering Pump.

Permalink Reply by Ex Desert on January 10, 2009 at 9:02am

Right now I like Viguroux as the choice for second car. Not that Baldwin woulnnt have been good but I respect the way he has gently moved up every day, hauling lots of spares and making no mistakes. If Robby gets on the podium at the finish I predict Eric will play a part sometime next week. At this point in the other Dakars we were more or less out of the picture. Robbys really got his head in the right place this year and keeping it in the show. Hes definately "Top driver with no budget" Gas on!

Permalink Reply by GasOnRobby on January 10, 2009 at 10:59am