Jan 13th, 2012 Dakar Rally Stage 12 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 12 of the 2012 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon finished 25th in stage 11 & is now down over 2 hours in the overall standings. Cars begin stage 12 at 11:35am/et Raceday chat will be available throughout the entire 2012 Dakar Rally. Raceday chat now works on the Ipad & Iphone.

STAGE 12 TRACKING


STAGE 12: Arequipa > Nasca

Connection 412km | Special Stage 245km | Total 657km


COURSE OVERVIEW

Only a flight over the region can allow the Nazca Lines, mysterious motifs created in the ground more than 2,000 years ago, to be admired. The route of the special stage creates another line on the map of Peru which looks like a sand dragon. Although the areas of dunes are evenly spread out, the competitors will definitely remember one of them, which made a deep impression on the reconnaissance team. The dunes follow one after another continuously for almost twenty kilometres, transporting the drivers to a new dimension. As the sand will remain firm in this string of dunes, it will help the drivers to cross them without too much difficulty. But the most skilled dune-crossers will nevertheless be able to create a surprise, in particular three days before the final finish. Those who remember how to perform the "Mauritanian swerve" can save some precious minutes.




STAGE BY STAGE RESULTS

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Permalink Reply by scruggs on January 13, 2012 at 9:32am

Is there going to be chat today?

Permalink Reply by scruggs on January 13, 2012 at 9:42am

I found the answer to my question.

Permalink Reply by R. ALDRIDGE on January 13, 2012 at 9:40am

Minis will be running slow today, taking no chances, consolidating Peterhansel's victory. Robby should just have to beat Devillers for the stage win. Good luck RGM

Permalink Reply by Wally Meier on January 13, 2012 at 9:54am

I really hope Robby doesn't cause Peterhansel to take any undue risks or make him run anyone else over.

Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 13, 2012 at 10:03am

Yeah the last thing we need today is a Frenchman with his Panties All Wadded Up.

Permalink Reply by SlyFoxx on January 13, 2012 at 10:18am

I thought that was the definition.

Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 13, 2012 at 10:23am

Maybe next year peckerhansel needs to get sponsered by Depends so when he gets scared and shits himself his team will have an easier cleanup.

Permalink Reply by Wally Meier on January 13, 2012 at 10:22am

Yeah, it appears it's to late for that. Here's to a great run today don't know if a stage win is possible but here's hoping!!!

Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 13, 2012 at 10:25am

And may you have a good day today as well Wally.

Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 13, 2012 at 10:30am

By the way Wally,
The clown at a Funeral pretty much sums it up.

Permalink Reply by Wally Meier on January 13, 2012 at 10:33am

Thanks Carl you to, the clown thing just seemed to fit

Permalink Reply by TOG on January 13, 2012 at 10:02am

12:17pm/et start time for RG

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