Jan 11th Dakar Rally Stage 8 Race Chat

Join us for the Dakar Rally on Jan 11, 2009 , right here and chat about the action during the 8th stage.Robby Gordon is 5th overall, only 1 hour back.

Stage 8 - Sunday, January 11

Valparaiso > La Serena

Connection: 245 km | Special: 294 km | Connection: 113 km | Total: 652 km
After a day of rest on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, an easier restart has been programmed. On mid-range mountain roads, driving hotshots should be able to really strut their stuff. The experts in car positioning, trajectory and sudden braking will show how it’s done. But for the rally leaders, there is certainly more to be lost than won during this stage.

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Permalink Reply by FlyHiFlyLo on January 11, 2009 at 8:22am

This stage should be a little over 3 hours total.

Permalink Reply by Garrett Gleason on January 11, 2009 at 8:22am

Ugh, had to get up to shovel snow at my church. I guess I'll make a morning out of tracking RG.

Permalink Reply by Garrett Gleason on January 11, 2009 at 8:31am

I love the snow, just not shoveling. I'm usually up at 5:30 am, since I've been on Winter break I stay up til about then before going to sleep til about 4 PM.

Permalink Reply by Philip on January 11, 2009 at 8:25am

Morning all,Lets all hope some of those rabbits get caught in some snairs

Permalink Reply by Ron Downs on January 11, 2009 at 8:29am

Hey brother good one,is that a live snare

Permalink Reply by GrayAntiMatter on January 11, 2009 at 8:30am

Through the first timing area (49km) they'll probably all be pretty even and quick. After that, its all one surface, gravel, which the VWs handle well. Some moderate elevation change to keep the drivers on their toes...

Permalink Reply by FlyHiFlyLo on January 11, 2009 at 8:30am

Should be thru KM 49 any minute now.

Permalink Reply by Philip on January 11, 2009 at 8:32am

One that gives a slow death....

Permalink Reply by Ex Desert on January 11, 2009 at 8:33am