Jan 3rd, 2012 Dakar Rally Stage 3 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 3 of the 2012 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon finished 3rd during stage 2 & Nasser Al Attiyah won the stage. Al Attiyah begins this stage at 10:18am/et & Gordon starts his at 10:24am/et. Raceday chat will be available throughout the entire 2012 Dakar Rally. Raceday chat now works on the Ipad & Iphone.

STAGE 3 TRACKING

STAGE 3: San Rafael > San Juan

Connection 291km | Special Stage 208 | Total 499km

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Andes Cordillera, ever-present throughout the 2012 Dakar, is very demanding for the drivers. The crossing of rivers and the many holes and stones that the drivers will have to avoid during the day's special stage, will make the terrain particularly gruelling. The sturdiness of the engines will be put to the test if the drivers do not remain attentive. But the altitude and the reliefs provide both magnificent landscapes, with every shade of red possible, and small acrobatic challenges, such as a steep climb that the motorcyclists will definitely have to finish in first gear.

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Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 3, 2012 at 1:47pm

Sorry I will try but some peoples arrogance causes me to slip at times.

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Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 3, 2012 at 1:48pm

So far it looks like the Mini's are down to 4

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Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 3, 2012 at 1:49pm

Leal Dos Santos still not in.

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Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 3, 2012 at 2:00pm

Dang where did everyone go?

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 3, 2012 at 2:03pm

chat?

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Permalink Reply by Michael Martinez on January 3, 2012 at 2:16pm

"To not fail is to succeed in not failing, no gains are a loss" Found scrolled on the cave wall of a true competitor. Great to see the team maintaining its contact with the top grouping. Nasser doing the chipping away but at this pace he will soon be the rabbit they are all chasing...................perhaps even our own man Robby
Gas On

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Permalink Reply by bighead on January 3, 2012 at 2:12pm

can't watch video at work can someone post what was said in the interview's

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Permalink Reply by Vlad Rogers on January 3, 2012 at 2:34pm

Nasser said he was happy with the car, the lost a little power in the mountains, but everything was good. Robby said he was conservative as to not get a puncture, but he was happy too.

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Permalink Reply by MerlotMax on January 3, 2012 at 3:26pm

Thanks, same here. No vids at work.

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Permalink Reply by bighead on January 3, 2012 at 2:38pm

Thank you Vlad you really made me glad

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Permalink Reply by Wally Meier on January 3, 2012 at 3:11pm

Two to three more day's till they have access to the other support truck? really hope it doesn't cause an issue, maybe having to be conservative is a good thing helping to keep them on the road and keeping the rubber side down. Enjoying this side of Robby maybe just my impression but he seems to have really matured as an owner and driver. A long way to go yet but the future looks bright! Hang in there Nasser you'll get your spares soon and you'll be able to let it hang out there a little farther!! Gas On! Boys!!!