The 338-kilometer Stage 8 of the Taklimakan Rally in the Chinese mainland's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has taken racing to a whole new level!
This leg slices deep into the Taklimakan Desert, subjecting drivers and riders to extreme heat, sudden sandstorms, and rapidly changing daylight. It's a wild ride that tests endurance like a blockbuster action scene 🚀.
In the motorcycling category, Shi Haoyu of the Hoto Factory Racing Team clocked the fastest time, although his Czech teammate Martin Michek still holds the overall lead. Meanwhile, in the car division, Tao Yongming and navigator Shen Xin from the Hebei Qian'an Jiujiang Auto and Motorcycle Sports Club topped the stage.
With two more intense days ahead through the captivating N39 Desert Scenic Area in Makit County, Kashgar Prefecture, the final results remain anyone's guess. Stay tuned as these fearless racers push their limits against nature's challenges in one of the toughest stages of this year's event!
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Racers are pushed to their limits in Stage 8 of Taklimakan Rally
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