2016 Dakar - Prelude To Stage 1

Once again, it's getting close to the start of greatest race in the world, the 2016 Dakar Rally! In the days leading up to the start of stage 1, there will be many events taking place. Robby Gordon is already in Argentina, has picked up the support vehicles and will retrieve the race cars from the airport today (Dec.30). The 2nd team driver, Sheldon Creed, will arrive today as well.


The #TeamSPEED compound will be setup, and work on the vehicles leading up to Scrutineering (Tech inspection). Scrutineering takes place from Dec. 31st to Jan 1st in Buenos Aires. On Jan 2nd, the teams will parade to the 'opening ceremonies ramp' and all the drivers will be introduced. There will be links to the "LIVE TV FEED" available on Jan. 2nd.


Also taking place on Jan. 2nd is "The 15 Minute Warmup" - Buenos Aires to Rosario. This will set the lineup for stage 1.

The competitors are timed over a distance which is long enough to separate them into a logical starting order for the next day, but not really long enough to talk about a first day of competition. The mini-special section and the liaison section to the light bivouac of Rosario should not cause any damage... unless drivers are really unlucky and/or reckless!

Stage 1 begins on Jan. 3rd, 2015. As always, we will have live raceday chat, stage threads, in-action updates, photos, videos, etc. The guys on the crew will also be sending us updates from the frontline.


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Permalink Reply by Greg Jones on January 2, 2016 at 3:44pm

chat tomorrow I hear

Anybody know about stage 1 - will starting mid 20's be a big disadvantage?

Permalink Reply by TOG on January 2, 2016 at 3:44pm

Yes, for stage 1 tomorrow

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 2, 2016 at 3:44pm

tomorrow

Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 2, 2016 at 3:49pm

Could be a muddy mess.

Permalink Reply by TOG on January 2, 2016 at 3:45pm

Safe run for Sheldon.

Permalink Reply by Michael Martinez on January 2, 2016 at 3:46pm

Okay...........time to shovel the lawn. Check in Tonightt on the hunt for video comments and all that.....run ..here comes reality

Permalink Reply by sabreguy on January 2, 2016 at 3:47pm

on to tomorrow when the real race begins!!

Permalink Reply by speedy7 on January 2, 2016 at 3:53pm

Whats the final line up?

Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on January 2, 2016 at 3:56pm
We'll find out later tonight when all the finishers come in
Permalink Reply by Carl Abrams on January 2, 2016 at 3:54pm

Well if the proof is in the pudding lets all hope RG is a moonshiner and his product is 200 proof.

Permalink Reply by Giggs on January 2, 2016 at 3:55pm
As much as I would have liked to see Robby on the podium for his birthday, I am liking this well prepared, well balanced approach this year. Top podium finish in a couple of weeks will be a great belated birthday present.
Permalink Reply by Bill Rogers on January 2, 2016 at 4:01pm

Looks like 25th and 38th

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