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Jan 7th 2010 Dakar Rally Stage 6 Race Info & Discussion
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STAGE 6: Antofagasta > Iquique
Connection 180 km | Special Stage 418 km | Connection 0 km | Total 598 km
Course Overview
The efforts are equally spread out on the day's special. On the off-piste portion of the first third, the dust will push the competitors to be cautious. The larger and faster tracks that will be at the heart of the program will force those who are fighting for positions to maintain a fast pace. They will however need to keep a good amount of energy: indeed an African type erg awaits at the heart of a sandy portion of around fifty kilometres. But for the final part, the reward will be at the height of the difficulties. After having climbed a last dune, the competitors will take on a slide type sand downhill of close to three kilometres with Iquique and the waves of the ocean on the horizon. An unforgettable scene.
STAGE 6: Antofagasta > Iquique
Connection 180 km | Special Stage 418 km | Connection 0 km | Total 598 km
Course Overview
The efforts are equally spread out on the day's special. On the off-piste portion of the first third, the dust will push the competitors to be cautious. The larger and faster tracks that will be at the heart of the program will force those who are fighting for positions to maintain a fast pace. They will however need to keep a good amount of energy: indeed an African type erg awaits at the heart of a sandy portion of around fifty kilometres. But for the final part, the reward will be at the height of the difficulties. After having climbed a last dune, the competitors will take on a slide type sand downhill of close to three kilometres with Iquique and the waves of the ocean on the horizon. An unforgettable scene.
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Permalink Reply by alan4s on
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I'm looking at the section between KM 343 and 396, described as "Fast off-track, but undulating". Sounds like "whoops" to me. The Hummers should be able to make up a lot of time there, with their superior suspension. Also, being "off-track" there should be plenty of room to pass.
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Permalink Reply by Joey Griffin on
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where is bj? came out so strong too.
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Just showed up at KM 195, 21 min 19 sec back. Something happened, obviously.
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thats too bad hopefully he can make up some time
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Permalink Reply by natron008 on
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And they aren't pressing nearly as hard as everyone else. Still could happen though! We need to at least get them out of the tandem they're running in each day.
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That previous report may have been wrong. From twitter:
ledakar #dakar Luca Manca is severely injured and is in hospit al. hopefully positive news will follow soon...
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Permalink Reply by Bill McPherson on
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Robby and Andy are thru 252km and 12'47" down on time.
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