ASO Press release
Due to the bad weather continuing over the Andes Cordillera (rain and snow), the Chilean authorities were forced to close, for the night, the border at Paso de San Francisco, situated at 4700m.
For the 7th time, the Dakar is about to cross over the Andes, and because of very unfavourable conditions, added to the fact that the course has been hit by rain and snow, in order to guarantee the security of the competitors and those following the rally, the organizers have decided to organize a convoy for all vehicles tomorrow.
The itinerary has been changed after the border (follow the main road on the right which goes to Diego de Almagro).
Overall classification after stage 5 :
1. Stephane Peterhansel (MINI) en 11h58’03’’
2. Krzysztof Holowczyc (MINI) +4’18
3. Juan Roma (MINI) +10’39’’
4. Robby Gordon (Hummer) +13’32’’
5. Giniel de Villiers (Toyota) +21’01’’
Etc.
Due to the bad weather continuing over the Andes Cordillera (rain and snow), the Chilean authorities were forced to close, for the night, the border at Paso de San Francisco, situated at 4700m.
For the 7th time, the Dakar is about to cross over the Andes, and because of very unfavourable conditions, added to the fact that the course has been hit by rain and snow, in order to guarantee the security of the competitors and those following the rally, the organizers have decided to organize a convoy for all vehicles tomorrow.
The itinerary has been changed after the border (follow the main road on the right which goes to Diego de Almagro).
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| Stephane Peterhansel, MINI. (Photo: Mini Motorsports) |
Overall classification after stage 5 :
1. Stephane Peterhansel (MINI) en 11h58’03’’
2. Krzysztof Holowczyc (MINI) +4’18
3. Juan Roma (MINI) +10’39’’
4. Robby Gordon (Hummer) +13’32’’
5. Giniel de Villiers (Toyota) +21’01’’
Etc.