Jan 11th, 2016 Dakar Rally Stage 8 Race Info & Discussion

Join in and discuss all the action from Stage 8 of the 2016 Dakar Rally. Robby Gordon finished 11th in Stage 5, and his teammate, Sheldon Creed, finished 21st. The special section of Stage 8 is 393km. Robby Gordon start time: 7:26am/et, Sheldon Creed start time: 7:48am/et.


STAGE 8 TRACKING


STAGE 8: SALTA > BELEN

Connection 373km | Special Stage 393km | Total 766km

COURSE OVERVIEW

The change of terrain which marks the entry into the second part of the rally should also mark a change in programme for the drivers, who will face the first dune sections of the 2016 edition. Experts in dunes crossing will have an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and even gain an advantage. They will also notice the navigational difficulties which have been introduced this year to complicate their existence. Louds of minutes could be lost by vehicles blocked in the sand.


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

Views: 39856

Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Wow , brutal day for the team. I hope they make it in tonight in time for tomorrow.

creed done?

He should have arrived to wp9 2 hours ago.

What a stage this has been and what a day for Team Speed. The old saying goes...Gas On Robby and Team Gordon Motorsports as this Dakar is not over, yet!

yeah sheldon still not thru wp6

Robby pleasing the crowd in Salta. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v6Awexo9Ro

That's Boy Band Status down there...the screams....

He has reached boy band status. The fans are excited to see him. Peterpickel doesn't get this kind of admiration. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTNM6CwM5X0

That motor sounds awesome!

Sheldon will be 19 by the time he reaches the finish.

+1

Steep learning curve today....!!

RSS

© 2024   Created by TOG.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service