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Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2023: Hero MotoSports Team Rally stays in top-5

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Abu Dhabi | March 2, 2023 11:04:20 AM IST
Hero MotoSports Team Rally has continued its steady performance at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2023.

Ross Branch's confident run today placed him in No. 5 in overall positions, even as he finished stage 2 in the 7th place, just under 4 minutes behind the stage winner. Having opened the stage in the 3rd position, the Botswanan took a measured ride avoiding mistakes on the stage. He lost time early on in the stage but eventually finished well within the top-10 spots.

Stage 2 in the Liwa desert continued to pose dangerous challenges to the competitors. The 365 km run around Qasr Al Sarab featured occasional climbs mixed with dramatic descents, and dune ranges that were difficult to navigate through. Several dangerous drop-offs and the soft sand forced the riders to ride with much caution, considering today was a Marathon stage, where service from assistance crews is not allowed.

Up next is yet another loop around Qasr Al Sarab, where the combination of sand and dunes challenge riders with high fuel consumption. This third stage will include a timed special of 266 kms and about 40 kms in liaisons, in 100% desert conditions.

"In the morning I started off way too slowly, being a little nervous about the drop-offs and broken dunes, and ended up losing a lot of time. But overall it went well, and I'm here in good shape. It was a marathon stage, so it's good to have brought the bike back in one piece. I'm healthy and looking forward to the next three days of racing. A big thank you to the team - the bike was running incredibly well, and I'm really happy at the moment," said Hero MotoSports Team Rally rider Ross Branch. (ANI)

 
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