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 john on January 13, 2012 at 1:50pm

YEAH.....they just disqualified me from working LOL

Permalink Reply by Ray Therat on January 13, 2012 at 2:02pm

If you file an appeal, you can keep working and find out in 3 weeks if yer gonna get paid. :)

Permalink Reply by Wally Meier on January 13, 2012 at 1:52pm

How much time does Robby need to makeup on DeVillars to take over 3rd overall?

Permalink Reply by alan4s on January 13, 2012 at 1:54pm

Over an hour.

Permalink Reply by Wally Meier on January 13, 2012 at 1:58pm

GO ROBBY GO cheer him on to the stage win!!!!!!!!!!!!!.................Later!

Permalink Reply by Michael Cyr on January 13, 2012 at 1:52pm

After watching the race director getting stuck in dunes for the final stages, I firmly believe that Robby still has a fighting chance to win this..... These Minis just don't have the suspension or tires for this. As for them shortening this stage because of this issue, SHAME ON THEM....They are figuring out that Robby can fly through this stage. Look out for a great finish....

Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 13, 2012 at 1:55pm

Another 50 min

Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 13, 2012 at 1:59pm

I said it once before today but it sure would be nice to hear that Robby disconnected the line to the intake to prove he could still kick their asses.

Permalink Reply by Wess McCoy on January 13, 2012 at 2:01pm

CA,
RG made up 5 mins @ last check point, was 59

Permalink Reply by Drone637 on January 13, 2012 at 2:00pm

It is more than likely they shortened the stage for the bikes then for the cars. Two wheelers have a lot less protection in hazardous conditions. The bikes also have to run tomorrow with zero support crew help since this is a special stage for them. Once they are stopped, no touching the bikes until tomorrow morning.

Even if the Mini's get stuck and can't continue, I don't think De Villes will spot us an hour. 10-15 per stage, maybe. But not 30. Which is what we need. :)

Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 13, 2012 at 2:02pm

At this point I would settle for just whipping the Mini's

Permalink Reply by Wess McCoy on January 13, 2012 at 2:02pm

RG gained on 301 each cp, now 50 mins @ 10:50pst

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