Jan 11th, 2012 Dakar Rally Stage 10 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 10 of the 2012 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon was the WINNER of stage 9 & is only down 5m58s in the overall standings. Nasser Al Attiyah did not finish stage 9, so he is out of the rally. Cars begin stage 10 at 7:44am/et (9:44am local). Raceday chat will be available throughout the entire 2012 Dakar Rally. Raceday chat now works on the Ipad & Iphone.

STAGE 10 TRACKING

STAGE 10: Iquique > Arica

Connection 317km | Special Stage 377km | Total 694km

COURSE OVERVIEW

The drivers will be overcome with even more intense sensations early in the morning. It is precisely at the beginning of the special stage that they will be deeply moved by a spectacular view, combining sand and waves, which continues for several kilometres. The theme will remain constant, since the most experienced experts will be able to surf on the dunes which stretch out for around a hundred kilometres. On the other hand, the difficult fesh-fesh area that will have to be tackled at the end of the special stage will bring everyone back to the tough reality of the long-distance rally.

STAGE BY STAGE RESULTS

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Permalink Reply by David Gotaas on January 10, 2012 at 10:12pm

What would Nasser drive next year? are the VW back next year?

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Permalink Reply by PathfinderCS on January 10, 2012 at 10:38pm

He said his dream was to be back next year with Citroen. Not sure if he means factory support or a customer deal. Or heck, maybe Robby is switching to Citroen bodies next year! lol

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Permalink Reply by Brad on January 11, 2012 at 6:51pm

hmmmmmm. You don't say a FRENCH car company..... time to place your bets who will win this next year

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Permalink Reply by Lance Magin on January 11, 2012 at 11:41pm

He's putting a deal together with Citroen for Dakar next year.

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Permalink Reply by Philip on January 10, 2012 at 10:28pm

How is the hummer in the fesh fesh?

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Permalink Reply by R. ALDRIDGE on January 10, 2012 at 11:08pm

Nothing is good in the fesh fesh. Tricky and risky for all. But in our favor are 1) fesh is at the end of the stage when we will have a light fuel load, and 2) We should be "opening the road" so no dust from others or other stuck cars to bog us down. Its risky and dangerous, but we have the best spot to get through it.

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Permalink Reply by Tobin on January 11, 2012 at 5:53am

GAS ON Neeed to make some more time today. This has been has been a great start to my 2012

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Permalink Reply by TOG on January 11, 2012 at 8:05am

Robby Gordon underway in stage 10. First update at KM50 of 377

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Permalink Reply by Steve Lister on January 11, 2012 at 8:26am

Looks like some lostime at WP1. 3 mins down?

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Permalink Reply by Rod Hughes on January 11, 2012 at 8:36am

It was a pretty short segment to lose much unless he had some navigation trouble or maybe a tire... Even if he was just cruising, he shouldn't drop 2-3 minutes.