Jan 7th, 2013 Dakar Rally Stage 3 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 3 of the 2013 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon has a 49 minute deficit to overcome, but will start 13th in stage 3. This is the first stage of the rally that isn't a loop stage. The cars are slated to begin the special section of stage 2 at 8:11am/et and Robby Gordon is slated to begin his special section at 8:24am/et Raceday chat will be available throughout the entire 2013 Dakar Rally. Raceday chat now works on the Ipad & Iphone.

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STAGE 3 TRACKING

STAGE 3: PISCO > NAZCA

Connection 100km | Special Stage 243km | Total 343km

COURSE OVERVIEW

Tempers are likely to flare inside the vehicles, as the level of stress increases. The recently formed pairs will have passed a major test during the first one hundred kilometres. The South Americans have adopted the term “Erg”, which accurately describes the sequence of dunes that they will have to negotiate in the small hours. All the competitors who go over them without getting stuck, including those in the lead, will be able to proudly breathe a sigh of relief. Their first reward will be to take advantage of the route along the seafront on the second half of the special stage. But the respite will be short-lived, as the tracks they will take at the end of the stage will also require skill and vigilance.

RED is the special section, GREEN is the connection.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on January 7, 2013 at 8:44am

I can't find any explanation why, but the overall is showing Nasser in last place overall. Only showing 1 hour incurred for a penalty... looks like they also gave time back to Sainz so now he is in first place overall putting RG 54 minutes behind the leader.. now in 28th place overall. You would think if they are going to be making adjustments such as these they would give a reason as to why.

http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2013/us/stage-2/rankings/overall-cars.html

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Permalink Reply by Brad on January 7, 2013 at 8:57am

According to twitter...
Kevin Wilson ‏@Head_Held_High

"He shut off his power claiming that they had a power shortage. You're not allowed to tamper w/ your GPS. Already 3 protests have been filed."

Not sure about Nasser

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on January 7, 2013 at 9:04am

Doesn't everyone have to play by the same set of rules?

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Permalink Reply by Brad on January 7, 2013 at 9:09am

As the ASO says

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZKiYgcgBAY

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Permalink Reply by MerlotMax on January 7, 2013 at 9:13am

If they gave Sainz back his time for the GPS issue then it would only be fitting to do the same for the rest of the group, including RG,

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Permalink Reply by TOG on January 7, 2013 at 8:45am

i have a good feeling about today's stage

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Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 7, 2013 at 8:55am

I, as you may have noticed, am not one to useually say, It Can Only Get Better, but that does not meen that I don't pray for it to.
So yes I will say that today I think it will be a much better day.

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Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 7, 2013 at 8:58am

Good Morning TOG,
Do the proceeds of the stickers count towards helping keep the Planet afloat?
If not I suppose I will need to have Pay Pal drop you a line in the next day or so.
Please let me know.

Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by TOG on January 7, 2013 at 9:35am

yes, but its such a small percentage.

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Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 7, 2013 at 3:45pm

OK,
I just sent a little something extra.

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Permalink Reply by Dave Shaw on January 7, 2013 at 9:03am

14:02 Bikes: Campbell stops after 10 kilometres
American rider Johnny Campbell (Honda) has stopped inside the time section due to an undetermined mechanical problem. He's now trying to repair it.