The Taklimakan Rally Stage 4 delivered an epic showdown as dust clouds ruled the 246-km high-speed course in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Riders and drivers faced deep cuts, sudden drops, and tricky navigation along a dried riverbed. 🚀
In the motorcycle division, the challenges were real—several riders lost their bearings amid the swirling dust. Yet, Hoto Factory Racing Team's Lithuanian rider Arunas Gelazninkas powered through to clinch first place in 3:01:50.
On the car front, Duonai Shock Absorber Team's duo, Zhu Guanghai and navigator Chen Qingkai, set the fastest pace at 2:15:58, outpacing defending champion Han Wei and co-driver Ma Li, who finished in 2:18:39.
Following a rigorous day, competitors enjoyed the first rest day on Sunday. Racing gears up to resume on Monday with the 282-km SS5 stage—a long-awaited debut after last year's cancellation due to extreme weather. Stay tuned for more thrilling action! 🌟
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Competitors battle dust clouds at Stage 4 in Taklimakan Rally
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