Vroom vroom! The Taklimakan Rally roared into its third special stage in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region this Friday. In a dramatic twist, early frontrunner Martin Michek of the Hoto Factory Racing Team crashed mid-stage, shaking up the motorcycle race scene 🚑.
Meanwhile, his teammate Arunas Gelazninkas delivered a flawless ride over a 279.44-kilometer course, finishing in 3 hours, 32 minutes, and 52 seconds. His consistent performance ignited friendly competition within the team and set excitement levels soaring.
The car division lit up the track too, as Su Haotian and navigator Ma Wenke from the Gansu TV Chiyue Sports Racing Team recorded the fastest time of 3 hours, 34 minutes, and 42 seconds over a challenging 334.61-kilometer route 🎉. Their impressive run has left fans eagerly anticipating the next move.
Looking ahead, racers are gearing up for Stage 4 – a 246-kilometer segment scheduled for Saturday. Later, the rally camp will shift to Luopu County in Hotan Prefecture, promising even more twists on this high-octane journey.
Stay tuned for more thrilling updates as every kilometer counts in this epic race!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
