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 jeff.2066 on January 6, 2016 at 12:54pm

Ok Mike. yes. I like that RG is starting earlier and earlier. Hoping, I suppose now, for a stage win(s). Plus Sheldon is getting some GREAT experience and is an asset already to the team. Looking forward to tomorrow. I do wonder if the marathon stage is more detrimental to the big factory teams as they have not the huge support they are accustomed to.

Permalink Reply by yano on January 6, 2016 at 12:58pm
It's peugeot' day alright .
4 cars in the top 5 .
Mini have a hard time !
Permalink Reply by Team Maranello on January 6, 2016 at 1:12pm

Turbo diesel works great at high altitude. Saw the same in the VW era.

Permalink Reply by Team Maranello on January 6, 2016 at 1:02pm

Great finish. 10 starting position tomorrow, should be in reach to give the Pugs a fight for a stage win,

Permalink Reply by Charlie Frank on January 6, 2016 at 1:15pm

Agree with Mike and Maranello that ASO would have to be crazy to not appreciate what RG does for the fan base. Plus they need a villain for Peter Perfect...
But the hour penalty - Man, I was just starting to accept that the PUGS were faster this year but maybe with attrition we could still get a podium. So depressed on the penalty!

Permalink Reply by Michael Martinez on January 6, 2016 at 1:18pm

Good news I suppose........I was out dealing with a seized power steering pump that prevented the engine from turning...leaving out in the cold.....30 degrees...power steering pump..in the driveway in my sleep.....GAS ON

Permalink Reply by Rohan Deelen on January 6, 2016 at 1:23pm

Sorry just got home. Why does Robby have a 1hr penalty?

Permalink Reply by Kevin Urie on January 6, 2016 at 1:25pm

No one even RG appears to know it seems.

Permalink Reply by Charlie Frank on January 6, 2016 at 1:26pm

Ya the other guys get 1 minute penalties and RG 1 hour, such BS!
If they were speeding through a town though, there isn't really anyone to blame but our guys, ugh

Permalink Reply by natron008 on January 6, 2016 at 1:26pm

Does anyone know where to find the daily TV recaps like in years past? I can't seem to find anything anywhere.

Permalink Reply by TOG on January 6, 2016 at 1:28pm

NBC SPORTS NETWORK

5:30pm/et (2:30pm/pt)

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 6, 2016 at 1:30pm

220 on DTV

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