Jan 11th, 2012 Dakar Rally Stage 10 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 10 of the 2012 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon was the WINNER of stage 9 & is only down 5m58s in the overall standings. Nasser Al Attiyah did not finish stage 9, so he is out of the rally. Cars begin stage 10 at 7:44am/et (9:44am local). Raceday chat will be available throughout the entire 2012 Dakar Rally. Raceday chat now works on the Ipad & Iphone.

STAGE 10 TRACKING

STAGE 10: Iquique > Arica

Connection 317km | Special Stage 377km | Total 694km

COURSE OVERVIEW

The drivers will be overcome with even more intense sensations early in the morning. It is precisely at the beginning of the special stage that they will be deeply moved by a spectacular view, combining sand and waves, which continues for several kilometres. The theme will remain constant, since the most experienced experts will be able to surf on the dunes which stretch out for around a hundred kilometres. On the other hand, the difficult fesh-fesh area that will have to be tackled at the end of the special stage will bring everyone back to the tough reality of the long-distance rally.

STAGE BY STAGE RESULTS

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Permalink Reply by Rod Hughes on January 11, 2012 at 9:00am

Had to have been an issue somewhere. They're closing in on WP2, lets see if Robby pulls some of that back.

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Permalink Reply by TOG on January 11, 2012 at 8:51am

Current standings at KM50 of 377 : 1) Roma 2) Peterhansel +2s 3) De Villiers +1:10s 4) Leal Dos Santos +1m34s 5) GORDON +2m5s Next update at KM102 of 377

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Permalink Reply by Rod Hughes on January 11, 2012 at 9:02am

Lost more time in the second segment.... This day is going to need a TURNAROUND!

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 11, 2012 at 9:10am

-2:19 to Peterhansel don't panic

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Permalink Reply by Desert X on January 11, 2012 at 9:25am

What the Dakar website doesn't show you about the stages is the technical twists and turns of the course. Only the up and down and type of surface. With the elevation transitions of stage 10, switchbacks will be abundant. Unfortunately, 4WD has the edge.

Can't find any press about SP running over the biker in the last stage. Obviously no penalty. SP better hope he does not race in KAZ anytime soon. I just remembered why I hate the french.

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Permalink Reply by joseph on January 11, 2012 at 9:48am

one of the trucks got dq for bumping a car that was stopped, but i rather see robby beat the best anyway, gas on

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Permalink Reply by tony kent on January 11, 2012 at 9:25am

see the Mini of Holowczyc has not reached WP1 yet

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Permalink Reply by tony kent on January 11, 2012 at 9:36am

The Polish driver has not moved from the 48-km point since 10.21 AM local time and has been at a standstill for 30 minutes. The crew of Mini No. 304 appears to be attempting to solve a problem with the steering line.

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Permalink Reply by TOG on January 11, 2012 at 9:28am

Standings at KM102 of 377 : 1)Roma 2)Peterhansel +1m23s 3)De Villiers +2:07s 4)Leal Dos Santos +2m18s 5)Novitskiy +2m21s 6)GORDON +3m42s Next update at KM160 of 377

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Permalink Reply by tony kent on January 11, 2012 at 9:43am

picked up almost a minute @WP3 1:25 behind Peterhansel 2:54 behind Roma

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Permalink Reply by joseph on January 11, 2012 at 9:57am

back in front of peterhansal on coarse and pulling away. i know it wasent planned that way buy for him to pass robby on coarse then get passed backed has to be a hell of a mind game