VOLKSWAGEN ABOUT TO CLINCH ONE-TWO IN BRAZIL
Posted 27th June, 2008 in Volkswagen | Leave a comment
After the penultimate leg of the Rallye dos Sertões, Volkswagen is about to clinch a one-two victory: While Giniel de Villiers/Dirk von Zitzewitz with their fourth-place finish defended their clear lead at this cross-country rally through Brazil in a controlled drive, their team-mates Mark Miller/Ralph Pitchford claimed their third stage win.
Miller/Pitchford were fortunate in that a defective turbocharger could be changed shortly before the start to the special stage. Before the tenth, and final, leg Volkswagen continues to lead the rally with both vehicles: Before the last leg on Friday, de Villiers/von Zitzewitz are in first place, in front of Miller/Pitchford.
The technically selective 220-kilometre special stage between Crateús and Mossoró made high demands on driving skills: The leg led across narrow trails and through high grass as well as over stony and slippery sections. With clearly reduced speed, the contenders – after several fast legs during the past few days – again experienced a change in pace. On Friday, the Rally dos Sertões will end with the tenth and final leg between Mossoró and the finish in Natal. Among other things, the finale will challenge the drivers to master sandy ground along the Atlantic Ocean.
[Sourve: Volkwagen Motorsport]
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