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 bighead on January 7, 2013 at 11:50am

Chitchit has the hammer down

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Permalink Reply by geothermaljones on January 7, 2013 at 11:59am

DeVillers & Chabot both dropped 24 min wps 1-2

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Permalink Reply by TOG on January 7, 2013 at 12:01pm

keep up the good work posting these updates in this thread!

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Permalink Reply by geothermaljones on January 7, 2013 at 12:04pm

If you say hey to everyone in chat...
Geo is lonely here
IT Nazis suck!

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Permalink Reply by Jaci on January 7, 2013 at 12:09pm

We miss you too Geo!

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Permalink Reply by bighead on January 7, 2013 at 12:02pm

Allitir has passed 4 on track

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Permalink Reply by geothermaljones on January 7, 2013 at 12:07pm

Air Al is flyin, RG Started 12 min after the Buggly

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Permalink Reply by Jaci on January 7, 2013 at 12:09pm

@JCRHonda through WP1 +3h38'38" Gooo Johnny Gooo

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Permalink Reply by Mike Taylor on January 7, 2013 at 12:14pm

@ wp 4 helluva run going!

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Permalink Reply by geothermaljones on January 7, 2013 at 12:19pm

Kickin Ass & Takin Names!

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Permalink Reply by geothermaljones on January 7, 2013 at 12:16pm

@wp4
1 300 AL-ATTIYAH (QAT), CRUZ (ESP) BUGGY 001:19:52 00:00:00
2 315 GORDON (USA), WALCH (USA) HUMMER 001:21:17 00:01:25 00:00:00
3 302 PETERHANSEL (CHE), COTTRET (FRA) MINI 001:23:25 00:03:33 00:00:00
4 306 ALVAREZ (ARG), GRAUE (ARG) TOYOTA 001:24:29 00:04:37 00:00:00
5 307 NOVITSKIY (RUS), ZHILTSOV (RUS) MINI 001:28:13 00:08:21 00:00:00
6 303 SAINZ (ESP), GÖTTSCHALK (DEU) BUGGY 001:28:51 00:08:59 00:00:00
7 301 DE VILLIERS (ZAF), VON ZITZEWITZ (DEU) TOYOTA 001:45:15 00:25:23 00:00:00