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Jan 12th, 2013 Dakar Rally Stage 8 Race Info & Discussion
Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 8 of the 2013 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon recorded his 3rd straight 3rd place finish in Stage 7, but remains 23rd overall. Gordon is still down over 5 hours in the overall, but will get yet another good starting spot in an attempt to win his first stage of the rally. The cars are slated to begin the special section of stage 8 at 12:05pm/et and Robby Gordon will begin his special section around 12:11pm/etam/et. Raceday chat will be available throughout the entire 2013 Dakar Rally. UPDATE: Stage 8 will now begin at KM288.
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STAGE 8 TRACKING
STAGE 8: SALTA > SAN MIGUEL DE TUCAMAN
Connection 379km | Special Stage 470km | Total 849km
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Tucuman route will be divided into two timed sections with a variety of scenery. With hoodoos, canyons and cacti, the competitors will discover the red and green backdrop of Argentina’s most beautiful natural landscape, which will unfold for more than 150 km creating a Western atmosphere. During the second half of the timed section, which will take place in a region completely unknown to the Dakar, the contrast will be apparent on the sandy and sometimes tricky tracks. It may also be manifested through the weather conditions, if the wind is combined with the high temperatures which ravage the region. The rest day will rarely have been more deserved, in particular for the motorcyclists who will finish their marathon stage..
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Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on
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The thing is that there were cars that finished the stage that started long after Alibaby and they completed the stage so he should be "at the least" docked their starting time plus the time they took to get to the finish.
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I am done ranting which I am sure you will all be happy about by now.
Sorry for the bitching.
Have a great rest of the evening and we will do it all again Monday.
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Permalink Reply by Ray Therat on
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I can't tell if the sarcasm tag was set or not. When it comes to the ASO, the phrase, "The governors can NEVER waver from fairness and honesty." is an oxymoron.
Yeah. I'd sure like to have a real view of what went on, when calls were made, how many cars passed Nasser, etc. But looking at the official Dakar website, it appears that they've already removed the fact that only 9 cars made it to the ASS point. I'd wager that they've already made up their minds on this one. I hope I'm wrong.
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Permalink Reply by Hendricus on
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Maybe governors appear honest with swift decisions. Perhaps it appears you are tinkering and strategizing if you wait on a decision. I want to see them weigh the evidence. Be thoughtful and forthright. If a questionable judgement call is at hand then own that too. It's only life here we are living. Let's live it honestly and enjoy something as wonderful as the Dakar as best as we can.
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They have Ray because if you look at the overall times they have been set.
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Permalink Reply by Xracer on
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This whole deal has me bent out of shape and it just sucks ass, I'm not sure how the ASO keeps/has credibility with this decision???
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Permalink Reply by Kathy Kubara on
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They have no credibility
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Permalink Reply by Speed Freak 7 on
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If this doesn't say they ASO is full of shit then I don't know what does!
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Well I bet Lance Armstrong agrees with you.
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Permalink Reply by GTX - HEMI on
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Carl..........lance juced........end of story.....ASO knew but they needed someone to conferm it.
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They all (as in all the top guys) juiced. l0l
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Exactly my point.
There were plenty of French Riders on that needle just like Lance.
As for him juicing it is all still hearsay as far as hard evidence goes.
I am not defending Lance I am just saying he passed all their screenings.
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