The second checkpoint Adam and Rafal Marton leader lost less than ten minutes. They rode on, when for 35 kilometers before the finish of the special stage of their car, yet reliable, stood in the fire.
– Approximately 35 miles from the finish line segment violent explosion occurred in the engine compartment, resulting in a car fire. Unfortunately we were unable to extinguish it completely burned and auto. We are very disappointed and regret that so ended our adventure with this year’s Dakar – Adam Malysz said.
This, unfortunately, the end of the Dakar for Malysz and Marton, however, not only on Monday they had problems. With considerable adversity faced dakarowego fate among others Robby Gordon, Stephane Peterhansel, Orlando Terranova and Nani Roma, who at the first stage of the lost chance to repeat last year’s victory in the Dakar.
More room for complacency may have Marek Dabrowski and Mark Powell, who checked in at the finish of the second section in 14th place, which gave them the same position in the general classification after the second stage.
– Fortunately, we managed to avoid major mistakes. We drove calmly, and yet we are at the finish line exhausted. It was a really murderous phase. We are glad that is behind us – Marek Dabrowski said.
Motorcyclists were also exhausted after driving over half thousand kilometers of the special stage.
– It was a very tough stretch, I’m glad that I made it. At the end of the forces declined and had to stop for a moment next to people who have had water. The rate of rise, on Monday was even faster than on Sunday – said Jakub Przygoński, who finished in 22nd place stage and the general classification is 21.
– I had technical problems, but soon I worked with them. He made a tipper, losing a clutch lever, so the rest of the episode was driving without a clutch. The end was very hard, in a big dust, sand. Each player was finished, some said that it was the most difficult part I’ve ever had to overcome on the Dakar. I hope it will not be difficult, but it’s the Dakar and everything is possible – added James Friday, who arrived at the finish line at the 46th place in the general occupying the 44th position.
Tuesday’s episode from San Juan to Chilecito will be led by the mountainous terrain and canyons with a large number of small stones. Motorcycles will have to overcome 657 km (including 220 km SS), and cars – 542 km (including 284 km SS).
– To date, almost did not have to navigate, drove one of the main road. In the third stage will be a little longer navigation – says Przygoński.
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