Jan 4th, 2016 Dakar Rally Stage 2 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 2 of the 2016 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon will drive the #312 Speed Energy/Traxxas/Toyo Tires Gordini, and his teammate, Sheldon Creed, will drive Gordini #337. The special section of Stage 2 has been shortened from 521km to 387km. Robby Gordon start time: 9:11am/et, Sheldon Creed start time: 9:16am/et. Raceday chat will be available throughout the entire 2016 Dakar Rally.


2016 Prologue Photos


STAGE 2 TRACKING


STAGE 2: VILLA CARLOS PAZ > TERMAS DE RIO HONDO

Connection 337km | Special Stage 521km* | Total 858km

COURSE OVERVIEW

The statistics speak for themselves: with around 800 kilometres to cover depending on the category, the day will be very long. There is a significant distance to cover in both the special and the liaison sections: although the terrain presents no real difficulties, the relatively fast tracks may already benefit those who love hills and crossing rivers and who can keep up high speeds over the whole distance. Cars and trucks are entitled to an extension on this day.

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 Kathy Kubara on January 4, 2016 at 5:43pm

Well that just plain sucks

Permalink Reply by Pete Petree on January 4, 2016 at 5:13pm
For some reason my background is white and no photos today. Closed and reopened several times. Anyone else have issues?
Permalink Reply by ivanspeed on January 4, 2016 at 5:25pm

Permalink Reply by ROBERT SAVAGE on January 4, 2016 at 5:45pm

That reminds me. Does the Gordini have a NOTso obvious snorkel?

Permalink Reply by ivanspeed on January 4, 2016 at 5:50pm

it would def help when being too cautious on deep sheet...

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 4, 2016 at 5:58pm

no snorkel, check out the pictures with the hood off.
@Ivan, sorry to blow up your analogy, The Toyota's and Mini's are IRS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvNkJxBqzhE

Permalink Reply by ivanspeed on January 4, 2016 at 6:15pm

IRS with small tire

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 4, 2016 at 6:24pm

recall the year that RG with the HUMMER and IRS got stock on a dune the 1 stage and blow a reverse gear thru the cases? cars get stuck, oh remember all the CV rear hub issues with the HUMMER's ?

Permalink Reply by 7gason7 on January 4, 2016 at 6:14pm

air intake is up front high in the grill with water traps. Not an issue.

Permalink Reply by Gary Ford on January 4, 2016 at 6:00pm

Do the rules allow adjustable suspension, i.e. a pump to raise the vehicle up to provide added ground clearance when needed?

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 4, 2016 at 6:04pm

no 'live' suspension

Permalink Reply by Mark Reeves on January 4, 2016 at 6:08pm
Stage 2 results amended on Dakar site. 1 min penalties for Nasser, Vasilyev, Despres, Spataro & Prokop. 5 mins for Yazeed. Nothing showing for Robby or Sheldon.

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