Jan 12th, 2014 Dakar Rally Stage 7 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 7 of the 2014 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon recorded a disappointing 21st place finish in stage 6, and is now 21st overall. Robby Gordon will begin stage 7 at 7:58am/et

2014 Rest Day Photos

STAGE 7 TRACKING

STAGE 7: SALTA > SALTA

Connection 230km | Special Stage 533km | Total 763km

COURSE OVERVIEW

This mega loop with a 500-km long special stage on the agenda will test the teams’ ability to adapt to changes of pace. After stony terrains at the beginning of the day, some top speeds will be recorded in the second part of the stage, and then the drivers’ road techniques will be tested, and all of this at an average altitude of almost 3,500m. To end this highly emotional day, they will have to cross a vast salt flat extending over twenty or so kilometres: a straight stretch which will make the competitors’ heads spin.

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 Robert Ryan on January 12, 2014 at 5:29pm

Talking about Peterhansel has anyone invited him to run a SCORE Race?. A few of those 1 Billion fans watching the Dakar, would be interested in seeing how he goes against Robby.. Seb Loeb would be another one, especially how he went at Pikes Peak.

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Permalink Reply by will on January 12, 2014 at 5:20pm

Another? Dude does have priors and convictions it seems.

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Permalink Reply by Speed Freak 7 on January 12, 2014 at 5:23pm

That was why Andy quit in the middle of the rally and Terranova had to withdraw

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Permalink Reply by David Z on January 12, 2014 at 5:20pm

Only 15 min? Do they call that a "Mini Penalty"?

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Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 12, 2014 at 5:21pm

Zactly!!

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 12, 2014 at 5:57pm

#128 Juan Sebastian Toro is the rider as I recall,he was out after stage 4

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Permalink Reply by karen mullins on January 12, 2014 at 5:20pm

As far as the engine goes they are using one of GMs best pieces LS7 is bullet proof . The fact they are using it with a restrictor plate the engine is not taxed that hard..they make about 600 horse without restrictor about 400 at best with it..As far as damage internally from overheating..If it had a head gasket or cracked head it would not make it 5 miles burnt up..If he drove it in its good to go..These engines with today's oils will take a lot of shit like you cannot believe.That exactly why he uses one..

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on January 12, 2014 at 5:27pm

Made it home and on to tomorrow. High altitudes and hot tempatures... I bet they throw every trick in the book at it before it is over. Do you think RG would consider sending it to another rally in preparation for next year? Even if he isn't driving... that Ruta 40 or whatever its called seems to over the same course partially and is in October I believe (I might be totally wrong about all aspects of that statement). IDK but I bet RG will do whatever makes sense for his program.