Jan 9th, 2013 Dakar Rally Stage 5 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 5 of the 2013 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon looks to rebound after rolling the Hummer is stage 4. Gordon is now down over 5 hours in the overall and will try to win as many of the remaining stages as he can. The cars are slated to begin the special section of stage 4 at 11:25am/et and Robby Gordon will begin his special section around 12:30pm/et. Raceday chat will be available throughout the entire 2013 Dakar Rally. Raceday chat now works on the Ipad & Iphone.

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STAGE 5 TRACKING

STAGE 5: AREQUIPA > ARICA

Connection 337km | Special Stage 172km | Total 509km

COURSE OVERVIEW

A relatively late start will allow the slowest competitors to make up for time lost the day before, as well as to cope with the time change which has been scheduled. For this transition stage which will see the rally enter Chile, the contrast will be visible both in terms of the variety of scenery and the average speeds recorded at the finish. The tracks taken by the motorcyclists will take their toll on their arms: the environment is favourable to attacks, but the stony sections and the rivers to be crossed in some areas will curb their enthusiasm. Those in four-wheeled vehicles will also criss cross between the first reliefs, from valley to valley, with the eyes of the navigators glued to the road book.

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Permalink Reply by Slanted66 on January 9, 2013 at 10:33am

I am sure the team worked all through the night, but was RG able to get any rest before jumping back in the drivers seat?

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Permalink Reply by Thomas Engrav on January 9, 2013 at 11:03am

There actually wasn't much damage to the Hummer; new body in the back put on, plus windshield, hood, and radiator. Not very major things to replace. I think RG still got a good amount of sleep last night.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on January 9, 2013 at 11:05am

I'm sure besides replacing the parts that they did the normal tear down that they do after every stage.

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Permalink Reply by Roberto Sandoval on January 9, 2013 at 10:38am

Im sure he did.

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Permalink Reply by Rob Waldrip on January 9, 2013 at 10:51am

Speaking of Dakar and their own lack of coverage - much thanks again goes out to TOG and elves for the late nights, hard-work not to mention patience it must take to keep things running smoothly here at the planet for all of us.

Thanks TOG

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Permalink Reply by Ray Therat on January 9, 2013 at 8:59pm

+1!

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Permalink Reply by OSCAR on January 9, 2013 at 10:54am

good morning all !!!! no live chat today?

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Permalink Reply by Ken on January 9, 2013 at 11:00am

Im sure when we get closer to the start of the stage.

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Permalink Reply by MerlotMax on January 9, 2013 at 11:01am

Morning. Not yet, still have a little while before they start the cars. Cars start in about 25 min. & Robby starts in about 1.5 hrs.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 9, 2013 at 11:10am

Ken and Marlot are correct ,when the cars start.

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Permalink Reply by Dinamo Ska on January 9, 2013 at 10:56am

Looking at the times and speed of other drivers and considering how many stages are left... with a bit of luck he can make it to the top 10 by the end of it, so Gas On!!!