13 AUG. 2019 – ETAP-3 REPORT

This day the rally vehicles crossed the sand dunes of Khar Nuur. All kinds of dramatic events happened today. The Jimny driven by Sugawara and Maruyama broke down due to engine trouble. Other teams had mechanical problems and had to take a short break from the race. In this sand dune stage, first place for motorcycles was taken by Korean rally rider Ryu Myng Gul with race blazer No. 3 and with other victories also under his belt. Today however, there are reports that several vehicles failed to pass their checkpoints (CP) which really affected the overall results. Yet there is no change in monopoly held by the Can-Am (SXS) vehicles. Tomorrow everyone heads for the hot Gobi Desert.

■ ETAP-3　13 AUG. 2019　KHAR NUUR⇒KHAR NUUR
■ SS-1：113.91km L：1.26km SS-2：87.20km TOTAL：202.37km

You take a loop route starting from and ending at Khar Nuur. With Khar Nuur on your left, you dash along the sand and start crossing the dunes. You choose your route carefully, avoiding the peaks. Just running wildly ahead will bring a painful payback. After passing the checkpoint you precede ahead along a dense bushy area, to one side you see a fountain of water appearing magically out of the sand, you keep moving ahead along a bushy area. After crossing the mountains you reach the SS (special stage) finish area in a small town. After refueling you head for SS-2. You dash along the SS-2 at high-speed and then enter a mountainous section. Driving in this area is tough and you can’t reach high speeds. After slowly passing over this area you again catch sight of Khar Nuur. The goal is right before your eyes. Tonight’s dinner will be a party along the lakeside.

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