The Taklimakan Rally delivered an adrenaline rush on Wednesday in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. An 82-kilometer route met a wild dust storm that slowed everyone down, setting the stage for some epic moments! 💨
In the eye of the storm, veteran Lithuanian rider Arunas Gelazninkas of the Hoto Factory Racing Team powered through multiple dunes to claim a thrilling stage win in 1:10:9. Meanwhile, his Czech teammate Martin Michek managed to hold onto the overall lead, proving that even in chaotic conditions, skill and teamwork shine through.
While the motorcycle category saw a clear frontrunner, the car category kept fans on the edge of their seats. Fierce competitors such as Liu Yangui, Fan Gaoxiang, and Tao Yongming were locked in a close battle throughout the course. In a dramatic finish for the car category, Duonai Shock Absorber Team's duo, Zhu Guanghai and navigator Chen Qingkai, crossed the finish line in 1:03:29.
With a final rest day on Thursday before the decisive stages in Makit County, Kashgar Prefecture, the excitement continues to build. Stay tuned as these daring racers push through dust and drama in their quest for glory! 🏍️🏎️
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Dust, drama force racers to slow down at Stage 7 of Taklimakan Rally
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