January 15, 2013

Speed, side-by-side with the risks

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The route of stage 10 on January 15, took place from Córdoba to La Rioja, Argentina. The 353 km special stage (SS) was set in the mountains north of Córdoba.
Even though there was no risk of being stuck, there were some rocky areas on the hard road surface throughout the special stage, as well as the up and down road which continued to near an elevation of 2000 m, and the overall route was very difficult where the slightest steering errors would lead to large time loss.
After completion of the special stage, each vehicle reached the bivouac in La Rioja via a liaison of 242 km. Once again, all staff joined together acting as one heart, one mind to confront the remaining 4 stages.
The plan for stage 11 on January 16, takes the competitors towards Fiambalá from La Rioja for a distance of 481 km. Continuous sand dunes are waiting for the competitors in the 219 km special stage again.

Ranking

TeamVehicleOverall Position T2/Production Group Position
#301TOYOTA IMPERIAL SA DAKAR TEAMPICKUP HILUX2-
#336OVERDRIVE TOYOTAPICKUP HILUX14-
#306OVERDRIVE TOYOTAHILUX15-
#343TEAM LAND CRUISER TOYOTA AUTO BODYLand Cruiser 200292
#359EQUIPO TOYOTA YACOPINIHILUX SW4434
#367EQUIPO TOYOTA YACOPINIHILUX SW4485

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