Jan 6th, 2016 Dakar Rally Stage 4 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 4 of the 2016 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon finished 16th in Stage 3, and his teammate, Sheldon Creed, finished 25th. The special section of Stage 4 is 418km. Robby Gordon start time: 8:04am/et, Sheldon Creed start time: 8:14am/et. Raceday chat will be available throughout the entire 2016 Dakar Rally.

2016 Stage 3 Photos

STAGE 4 TRACKING

STAGE 4: SAN SALVADOR DE JUJUY > SAN SALVADOR DE JUJUY

Connection 201km | Special Stage 418km | Total 619km

COURSE OVERVIEW

Marathon 1: No Mechanics! On many levels, the competitors face their first real test here. The special section takes place at an average of 3,500m altitude, with incessant changes in pace resulting from alternating sandy and rocky terrain. This grueling route will be on the agenda when everyone already has 2,500km in the saddle or bucket seat, which is already exhausting for the lower placed drivers. First and foremost, this is the start of a very particular marathon stage, with a closed area for the vehicles... and for the competitors.

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 David Z on January 6, 2016 at 4:15pm

OK for those asking for chat, I just bought a Powerball ticket and if it wins, I'll sponsor chat. It should be lucky, I bought it at the Shell station next to the site of Robbys first NASCAR Cup win.
Wish us luck.

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Permalink Reply by jeff.2066 on January 6, 2016 at 4:25pm

Good luck, us.

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Permalink Reply by jerry davis on January 6, 2016 at 4:30pm

What would chat cost for a event like this ?? Looks like a no brain opportunity for some gearhead company to get their name out there...

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Permalink Reply by Donald Robins on January 6, 2016 at 4:41pm

Anyone have info on the 1.04 that was added to Robby's time in Stage 4

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Permalink Reply by Javier Cancino on January 6, 2016 at 4:47pm

Nobody knows a thing, everybody is guessing!! ts.

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Permalink Reply by TOG on January 6, 2016 at 4:48pm

Still no word on the Penalty. As soon as we find out something from the team, we will let you know.

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Permalink Reply by Javier Contreras on January 6, 2016 at 4:50pm

Someone told me that was for speeding (dutch tv)

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Permalink Reply by Donald Robins on January 6, 2016 at 4:53pm

Thanks TOG

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Permalink Reply by TOG on January 6, 2016 at 5:17pm

Still no word on the Penalty. As soon as we find out something from the team, we will let you know.

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Permalink Reply by Gary Ford on January 6, 2016 at 5:20pm

I just looked at the Dakar tracking results and they must have added the 4 + minutes to Sheldon since he is now shown as 26th on the stage +21:38. Refreshed the .nl tracker and same thing.

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Permalink Reply by Mark Reeves on January 6, 2016 at 5:33pm

Sheldon has been penalised 10 mins on today's stage.

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Permalink Reply by Mark Reeves on January 6, 2016 at 5:29pm

The 1 hour for Robby was added to his stage 2 time and pushed him down to 68th on that stage. There were a ton of penalties on that stage but nothing for Robby until it got added earlier today.