Jan 5th Dakar Rally Stage 3 Race Chat

Join us for the Dakar Rally's third day on Jan 5, 2009 , right here and chat about the action during the 3rd stage.

Stage 3 - Monday, January 5
Puerto Madryn > Jacobacci
Connection: 70 km | Special: 616 km | Connection: 8 km | Total: 694 km
For the third day of the race, the special program is a tough one, ranging over 600 km. It will be a sign that the competitors have reached the heart of the matter, even though big problems are still to come. The entry into Patagonia, which will be accompanied by a significant change in terrain, will need new piloting abilities. The landscape is much hillier, and those who prefer long curves will find what they’re looking for. Here, orientation is done using the lakes that border the route, around ten throughout the day, and numerous pink flamingoes will be the preferred guides for this stage.

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Permalink Reply by Ron Downs on January 5, 2009 at 6:44pm

will this keep him in the race

Permalink Reply by Riverside Racer on January 5, 2009 at 7:06pm

Dropped the #324 to 79th place overall.

At least they'll continue on as support for RG.

Permalink Reply by zoomsss on January 5, 2009 at 8:12pm

Okay, question here ;)

The MAN still has not shown as finishing Stage 3, will it be allowed to continue on race course if it's just late returning with a penalty or will it not be allowed to 'follow' on the next scheduled route?