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 Wheaton56 on January 13, 2013 at 10:15am

Complete BS after watching the NBC stage 8.

No way Peter'do was the last car.

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Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 13, 2013 at 10:24am

No he was just the last whos sponsors paid/ brought tons of money to ASO's pocket.

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Permalink Reply by Ray Therat on January 13, 2013 at 10:36am

My DVR recording of the NBC coverage was eaten by snow on the satellite dish. I just caught a few words here and there. What in particular indicated the "complete BS" (other than the fact that it's being run by the ASO)?

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Permalink Reply by Wheaton56 on January 13, 2013 at 3:49pm

Thats about it.

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Permalink Reply by Wheaton56 on January 13, 2013 at 10:44am

WTF again. ...the original folks who started Dakar must be pissed at these pussy red flags. Postpone or let the guys run a course but dont give out free time

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Permalink Reply by BAD on January 13, 2013 at 11:10am

ASO: Tour de France - all the same folks... they have their favs and that all there is to it.

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Permalink Reply by Gabriel de Armero on January 13, 2013 at 11:31am

Also after watching in NBC stage 8 is bullshit... Robby Gordon should get all the 5 hours he lost .. He pass the river and the rest of the chicken shits they say noway... this is dakar not a race of princess it should be a multipler of x10 for Gordon... equal to 5 hours.. Keep up Robby your back dude!!