Jan 11th, 2016 Dakar Rally Stage 8 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 8 of the 2016 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon finished 11th in Stage 5, and his teammate, Sheldon Creed, finished 21st. The special section of Stage 8 is 393km. Robby Gordon start time: 7:26am/et, Sheldon Creed start time: 7:48am/et.

STAGE 8 TRACKING

STAGE 8: SALTA > BELEN

Connection 373km | Special Stage 393km | Total 766km

COURSE OVERVIEW

The change of terrain which marks the entry into the second part of the rally should also mark a change in programme for the drivers, who will face the first dune sections of the 2016 edition. Experts in dunes crossing will have an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and even gain an advantage. They will also notice the navigational difficulties which have been introduced this year to complicate their existence. Louds of minutes could be lost by vehicles blocked in the sand.

The GREEN section of the route is the connection , the RED is the Special Section of the stage.

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Permalink Reply by Chupakabras on January 11, 2016 at 8:22pm

And what would be the case? he did what?

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Permalink Reply by Dave Murray on January 11, 2016 at 8:27pm

Would this apply to competitors refueling on course if they ran out of fuel? Like maybe receiving fuel from another competitor " not in a barrel"...Are there special rules for Marathon stages versus Specials?

Just asking, not trying to start things up!

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Permalink Reply by patricio garcia on January 11, 2016 at 8:59pm

refuelling between race vehicles is allowed; you can get fuel from other race cars, or give fuel to the bikes/quads.

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Permalink Reply by Pete Petree on January 11, 2016 at 8:27pm

Does this have any impact on Robby and or Sheldon buying a few gallons from a local?

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Permalink Reply by 7gason7 on January 11, 2016 at 8:51pm

I think they did that after the special

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Permalink Reply by frank on January 11, 2016 at 8:27pm

seems more than a rumor http://www.motorsport.com/dakar/news/dakar-leader-peterhansel-under...

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Permalink Reply by Robert Ryan on January 11, 2016 at 8:28pm

Anyone notice the progress of Cyril Dpres in the Pug? First time out of the Bikes 4th on stage 14th overall

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Permalink Reply by Rick_G on January 11, 2016 at 8:32pm

refueled at a bike station? Interesting strategy

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Permalink Reply by Robert Ryan on January 11, 2016 at 8:38pm

No, did not.

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Permalink Reply by Rick_G on January 11, 2016 at 8:32pm

All Vehicles must have a minimum range of 800 km

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Permalink Reply by 7gason7 on January 11, 2016 at 8:52pm

Capable of 800KM. They don't want gas cans strapped to the truck. You may leak fuel or get poor MPG etc that cause problems. The Gordini has 100gal capacity 60 in main rear tank and 40 in front tank (in front of rear axle)