Jan 7th, 2014 Dakar Rally Stage 3 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 3 of the 2014 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon had more vapor lock issues during stage 2, and now finds himself over 3h45m behind. The cars are scheduled to begin the 433km special section at 9:00am/et, Robby Gordon will be the 30th car off the line, beginning his stage at 9:52am/et.

2014 Stage 2 Photos


STAGE 3 TRACKING


STAGE 3: SAN RAFAEL > SAN JUAN

Connection 295km | Special Stage 301km | Total 596km

 

COURSE OVERVIEW

The competitors of the 2014 Dakar will experience their first taste of the mountains by passing through the Pre-Andes. The Aconcagua Volcano stands 6,962m high and will observe the progress of the vehicles, of which a part will rehearse their high mountain driving techniques. The motorcyclists will climb up 4,300 metres during their special stage, on a ridgeline where they will have the impression of towering over the whole of America! The descent will bring them back to the tough reality of the drivers of the Dakar, as they will only have finished the first part of this marathon stage. They will have to ensure the mechanics for their own vehicles at the isolated bivouac which has been set up for them.

The GREEN section of the route is the connection , the RED is the Special Section of the stage.

 

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Permalink Reply by Jamie LaVelle on January 7, 2014 at 6:50pm

we`re pretty good at spelling though . . . .

Permalink Reply by alan4s on January 7, 2014 at 7:15pm
Lol
Permalink Reply by billy williams on January 7, 2014 at 7:30pm

yep ipone at work shut it pric

Permalink Reply by billy williams on January 7, 2014 at 7:35pm

new member i see hahhaah band wagon

Permalink Reply by FD REBEL on January 7, 2014 at 7:21pm

Here is an observation and advice from a local cycle shop.....Did the fuel run the first days sit for any length of time???.
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http://samscycleserviceinc.vpweb.com/--Storage-warning-Local-gas.html

Permalink Reply by ivanspeed on January 7, 2014 at 7:37pm
would not surprise me if aso guys during inspection droped some chemical pill that would disolve and contaminate the tank thus increasing fuel temp at high temp only like a reaction to heat
Permalink Reply by Scott on January 7, 2014 at 8:02pm

Thanks FD, interesting article. Exactly what happened to me last week when I pulled my quad out from storage, float stuck, carburetor gummed up. Helpful tips for summer storage.

Permalink Reply by Scooter Wright on January 7, 2014 at 7:46pm

Is anyone besides me getting fired up for tomorrows super long stage.... If we run tomorrow without problems we have a chance to make up allot of time and get a stage win.

Permalink Reply by FD REBEL on January 7, 2014 at 7:57pm

AAbbbssoooouuuuullty Ready What time does the go button get mashed?

Permalink Reply by Speed Freak 7 on January 7, 2014 at 7:56pm

Please let the tracker work tomorrow!!!!!

Permalink Reply by Chupakabras on January 7, 2014 at 8:00pm

Yes, this guy is having fun!

Permalink Reply by David Juelz on January 7, 2014 at 8:06pm

Having a drink tonight!!!!!

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