Jan 9th, 2014 Dakar Rally Stage 5 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 5 of the 2014 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon recorded a 14th place finish in stage 4, and is now 4h16m behind. The first part of the special section of stage 5 is 211km, followed by a 111km 'neutral zone', then the last section is 246km (527km total).

2014 Stage 4 Photos

STAGE 5 TRACKING

STAGE 5: CHILECITO > TUCUMAN

Connection 384km | Special Stage 527km | Total 911km

COURSE OVERVIEW

After two race days with completely separate routes, everyone will gather together to tackle the longest stage of the rally. They will need to be extremely resistant to overcome these two sections of the special stage which will primarily feature sand. All day long the competitors will make headway on off-piste sections: those who have poorly assessed the limits of their engine will constantly be on the verge of overheating and all the more so, as the region’s temperatures are generally very high. At the bivouac in Tucuman, the candidates for the podium will have been whittled down to a select few, as many of them will no longer be a part of this elite group. For many others, their timing and mechanical mishaps will only become apparent in the middle of the night.

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 geothermaljones on January 9, 2014 at 10:42am

Virtual Standings

12:35 : Start of the second part delayed

For safety reasons, the start of the second timed section has been delayed until further notice.

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Permalink Reply by Alexis Pérez Castro on January 9, 2014 at 10:43am

In the Radio Maray said the road is block by a protest

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Permalink Reply by Cluworks on January 9, 2014 at 10:47am

Employees from the local Mini Dealership using their lunch break wisely...

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 9, 2014 at 10:54am

that is funny shit right there

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Permalink Reply by Rob Hoban on January 9, 2014 at 10:42am

I guess they want to be sure the Mini's can regroup and not lose so much time in the second section. If not, then they will probably cancel the second section.

Is it me or is it just convenient for the Minis when sections are delayed or cancelled?

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Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 9, 2014 at 10:44am

Think of the river issue last year and you have your answer.

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Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 9, 2014 at 10:44am

Nasser and Pecker must need time ti work on their cars.

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Permalink Reply by Rob Hoban on January 9, 2014 at 10:45am

You got it!

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Permalink Reply by Jaci on January 9, 2014 at 10:42am

Delayed for all or just for cars to keep them from running over bikes?

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Permalink Reply by StefanYuhas on January 9, 2014 at 10:43am

I can agree with stage delayed for safety reasons, but they should tell us what they are (transparency). It sucks RG is doing well and if the momentum continues could really make up some more time on the leaders.