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Dakar 2024: Good start in Saudi powder for Anja van Loon
On the prologue of 27 kilometers, Anja van Loon wants to stay out of trouble and hopes to come up with a few seats for the first real stage of the Dakar Rally. Van Loon wins two places and has no problems in the dust that remains hanging. Up to the first stage!
“It went really super well,” says Anja. “It was really heavy and loose sand, so the Iveco was heavy. But there's enough power in the truck that he can get through it. There was little wind, so the dust kept hanging, that was a pity. So we did not take any risks, but we managed to pick up a few trucks.”
After picking up another truck, there was more dust. “That also belongs to a bit. It's a good start and I'm very happy with the 16th place. Floor and Marije went well in the truck. Tomorrow will be a tough and long day, so we also want to do our own thing.”
The first stage of the Dakar Rally runs from Al Ula over a 414 km test to Al Henakiyah. It is a test that sets the tone for this edition of the Dakar Rally. The rally swings between volcanic grounds and the possibility of a leak or other problems is at stake. Follow the Dakar live at https://www.dakar.live.worldrallyraidchampionship.com/en/car/.
Automatic translation from the original Dutch version
Source: Van Loon Racing
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