Jan 8th, 2013 Dakar Rally Stage 4 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 4 of the 2013 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon finally gets a great starting position and will roll off 2nd after his runner-up finish in stage 3. Gordon will look to grab his first 2013 Stage win, as well as cut into his 46 minute overall deficit. The cars are slated to begin the special section of stage 4 at 7:32am/et and Robby Gordonwill begin his special section at 7:33am/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 4: NAZCA > AREQUIPA

Connection 429km | Special Stage 288km | Total 707km

 

COURSE OVERVIEW

It was a painful experience for many competitors when they discovered the area last year. At the beginning of the special stage, the dunes follow one another, each one like the next, strung out in a never-ending desert capable of unsettling the best technical specialists. In the opposite direction, Stéphane Peterhansel and “Nani” Roma, both of whom are masters when it comes to crossing dunes, each lost almost fifteen minutes there, and risked missing out on the first two places of the overall standings. And the level of difficulty will be even more demanding this year! During the crucial stage of the first week, the rally will be even tougher for motorcyclists: they will quail on a 2-km slope, of which the gradient will put the descent of Iquique on a par with a gentle children’s slide.


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Permalink Reply by Thomas Engrav on January 8, 2013 at 5:36pm

He won't give up; he'll take the Hummer as far as it can go.

Permalink Reply by Brad on January 8, 2013 at 5:46pm

I truly hope he stays in it.

Permalink Reply by Jess on January 8, 2013 at 5:48pm
Don't quit !!!!
Permalink Reply by WJM on January 8, 2013 at 5:45pm

If Robby quits the rally he only validates Nasser quitting last year.

Permalink Reply by PathfinderCS on January 8, 2013 at 5:50pm

This reminds me of the 2011 Rally when he was disqualified. He just about up and left; but had a change of heat. He came back and supported Salazar until he retired as well. I really hope he shows up for the next stages.

Permalink Reply by Gary on January 8, 2013 at 5:59pm

Sometimes you just have to cut your losses and pack it in. Nobody would think anything less of RG and KW if they did that. It's not like they have huge backing. It costs thousands of dollars a day just to run, even if you are running well let alone having to try to make up time. It's not like he has Nassar/Qatar cash. Nobody here needs to be a hero. I'm sure RG will give all these things serious consideration. Whatever he decides is just fine by me and I am sure the rest of the real RG fans.

Permalink Reply by Mike Taylor on January 8, 2013 at 6:06pm
If he is saying this is his last run at Dakar noquit
Permalink Reply by Brad on January 8, 2013 at 6:06pm

I support Robby in what ever he does, but he isn't the give up type. Perhaps if he stuffed the Hummer so bad that it was bent up and would take a huge night to fix it. I say he stays in for at least 2 more stages.

we will see though

Permalink Reply by mj on January 8, 2013 at 6:14pm
It ain't gonna cost anymore now to keep going . In fact it would be a waste of money to stop now . All the time effort and money spent would be for naught .
Permalink Reply by Brad on January 8, 2013 at 6:19pm

+1

Permalink Reply by Cluworks on January 8, 2013 at 6:23pm

Think there is to much value in brand exposure for SPEED not to continue. Not going to get worldwide press anywhere else. Use Stage 5 for a better starting position for Stage 6. Still at least 2-3 Stage wins out there for him. Nothing wrong with bringing a few of those home this year.

Permalink Reply by Billy on January 8, 2013 at 5:58pm

+1

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