Hey there, adventure lovers! 🏍️🏎️
Imagine racing through a desert with strong winds and sandstorms all around you! 🌪️ That’s what happened during Stage 9 of the Taklimakan Rally in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region!
Due to the wild weather, the race organizers had to shorten the stage from 209.99 kilometers to just 81 kilometers. But even though the distance was shorter, the challenges were big! The racers had to push through sand, wind, and tough terrain.
In the motorcycle race, a rider from Lithuania named Arunas Gelazninkas zoomed ahead and won the stage in 1 hour, 22 minutes, and 25 seconds! His teammate from the Czech Republic, Martin Michek, is still leading the overall race. Go team! 🏍️💨
Over in the car category, drivers Fan Gaoxiang and his navigator Fu Liguo from the Hebei Qian’an Jiujiang Auto and Motorcycle Sports Club sped through the stage in just 1 hour, 15 minutes, and 55 seconds! That’s super fast! 🚗💨
The rally is almost over, with only one stage left on Sunday. There are just 52 kilometers left, and everyone is ready to give it their all! Who will come out on top? Stay tuned to find out! 🏁🥇
Reference(s):
Stage 9 shortened at Taklimakan Rally due to adverse weather
cgtn.com
