Dakar 2012 Stage 6 Cancelled

Due to the bad weather continuing over the Andes Cordillera (rain and snow), the Chilean authorities were forced to close, for the night, the border at Paso de San Francisco, situated at 4700m.

For the 7th time, the Dakar is about to cross over the Andes, and because of very unfavourable conditions, added to the fact that the course has been hit by rain and snow, in order to guarantee the security of the competitors and those following the rally, the organisers have decided to organise a convoy for all vehicles tomorrow. The itinerary has been changed after the border (follow the main road on the right which goes to Diego de Almagro).

http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2012/us/stage-5/live-feed.html

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Permalink Reply by Fermin Pieri on January 5, 2012 at 6:49pm

Good for the 2nd truck to arrive!

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Permalink Reply by will on January 5, 2012 at 7:03pm

My first though too, I've been wondering about this for a couple of days now. Does anybody know how much longer the alternate route is ?

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Permalink Reply by Slider316 on January 5, 2012 at 6:54pm

do the Dakar guys know the capabillities of their competitors? rain and snow? really?

I know, I know, the rest of the show needs dry, smooth and silky.

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Permalink Reply by Bonzai on January 5, 2012 at 7:03pm

No, no and no. This stage was designed for Hummers.

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Permalink Reply by Chupakabras on January 5, 2012 at 7:07pm

they have not just 2 hummers and some minis to worry about,.

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Permalink Reply by Bonzai on January 5, 2012 at 7:46pm

I just say this because RG (and Nasser) need every stage to make up some time especially in this stage who is designed for Hummers. But i understand they have not just 2 hummers and some minis...

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Permalink Reply by Chupakabras on January 5, 2012 at 9:13pm

x2.

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Permalink Reply by Dinamo Ska on January 5, 2012 at 7:12pm

The Andes at 4700 Mts with terrible weather is a very scary and dangerous place...

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Permalink Reply by TOG on January 5, 2012 at 7:13pm

I was just getting into the Dakar groove.

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Permalink Reply by Dinamo Ska on January 5, 2012 at 7:15pm

Getting into the groove? I can't stop dancing ;-)

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Permalink Reply by Brad on January 6, 2012 at 5:45am

TOG your groove is unmatched by any other reporting out there. I have been a big fan of the DAKAR for many years and between the twitter and RG chat this year has been the most fun.

A big Thank you from Washington DC
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