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STAGE 7: Iquigue > Antofagasta

Connection 37 km | Special Stage 600 km | Connection 4 km | Total 641 km

Course Overview

The longest special of the rally is also the most varied. When leaving Iquique, one always has regrets but the splendour of the landscapes will motivate the competitors just as much as the fun they will witness in the sand dunes they will have to swallow in the first part of the day. The ideal technique will be a lot harder to find when having to cross a salar, of around 3 kilometres. On this extent filled with huge blocks of dry salt, certainly never seen by most of the competitors, the speed will drop down to under 10 km/h! Once that's digested, the tracks heading to Antofagasta are, in majority, fast and open. The menu will be generous in terms of sand and kilometres. The rule book will allow the bikers and crews to reach the bivouac before 6:00 PM on the following day, during the rest day.

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KM64

RG +2:56
BJ +10:15
Robby has passed 4 card, including BJ
cars
KM 79

RG +03:01
BJ +13:13
Robby running close behind Sousa. Did't pass anyone second section. Hope it isn't a dust problem.
Or a possible problem with RG?
KM 141

RG +6:46
BJ +____
RG has now passed Sousa, close behind Terranova (bump and run again?)
or fourth.
nice. keep truckin' RG!
Is there a speed limit on this tarmac section, like a typical liason?
Good question. Does anyone know?

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