Racers got hit by a wild dust storm on the 82-km route at Stage 7 of the Taklimakan Rally in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Mother Nature had her say, and everyone had to ease off the throttle as the storm rolled in. 🌪️
Despite the rough weather, Hoto Factory Racing Team’s veteran rider, Arunas Gelazninkas from Lithuania, kept his cool and powered over multiple dunes to finish the stage in 1:10:9. However, his Czech teammate, Martin Michek, continues to hold the overall lead, proving that steady performance counts! 😎
While the motorcycle category showcased a clear pace-setter, the car division remained fiercely competitive. Top contenders like Liu Yangui, Fan Gaoxiang, and Tao Yongming are neck and neck in the race for overall glory. Shout out to Duonai Shock Absorber Team’s Zhu Guanghai and navigator Chen Qingkai, who clinched the stage win in 1:03:29!
After today’s high-octane action, the rally takes a final rest day on Thursday before moving into the decisive stages in Makit County, Kashgar Prefecture. Buckle up—more thrilling moments are on the horizon! 🚀
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Dust, drama force racers to slow down at Stage 7 of Taklimakan Rally
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