The 14th stage: Zhou Yong delivered congratulations to all the Chinese drivers
After two over 700 km’s stages of long and arduous journey in succession comes the last stage of the Dakar Rally - the 14th stage from Santa Rosa to Buenos Aires. 206 km as the special only acts as a dot in the long journey. ...
The 13th stage: Zhou Yong expects the happiness at the finishing line
The 13th stage starting from SAN RAFAEL to Santa Rosa covers the total distance of 725 km. This stage is the last duel at the Dakar rally raid. After the previous 12 stages’ combat, all the drivers remaining on track at the rally go at an even pace in an attempt to finish sound. In the words of Zhou Yong (“Great Wall” clan), “Everyone is expecting the happiness at the finishing line”. ...
The 12th stage: The longest stage on the Dakar Zhou Yong boasts the best performance among the Chinese drivers
The 12th stage, the longest one on the Dakar ended on Jan 15th, 2010 at Beijing time. This stage covers the total distance of more than 796 km, including the special of 476 km. ...
The 11th stage: The outlet was bumped off which turned out to be a false alarm to Zhou Yong
On Jan 13th, 2010 at the local time staged the duel of the 11th stage in 32nd Dakar rally car race. Guerlain Chicherit (BMW X-raid) picked up the stage victory with the best time of 2.34:51 leaving Orlando Terranova and Giniel De Villier on the second and third place in the stage standings separately. Zhou Yong from “Great Wall” team ranked 36th in the stage standings achieving the time of 3.45:57, whilst took the 38th place in the general standings. ...
The 10th stage: Zhou Yong Staged Drift Stunt on the Sharp Winding Track
On Jan 12th, 2010 staged the 10th stage combat of the 32rd Dakar rally car race. Carlos Sainz (VW) headed the stage standings and picked up the first stage victory in the Rally with the best time of 3.01:05, Stéphane Peterhansel and Mark Miller ranking the second and third place in the stage standings separately. Zhou Yong from “Great Wall” team ranked 31st in the stage whilst the 41st place in the general standings. ...
The 9th Stage: A Sprint Finish in Atacama Zhou Yong seeks for stability more than a good standing
On Jan 11th, 2010 at the local time comes the 9th stage of the 32nd Dakar rally car category. Nasser-Al-Attiyah (VW) took the lead with the best time within 2 hours ahead of Carlos Sainz and Giniel de Villers by 1.59:28. Zhou Yong finished the stage, but trailed by 2.08:07 with the 29th standing in the stage. Due to the penalty of 4 hours for missing one point in the last stage his general standings drop down to 41st. ...
The 8th stage: Over Half Rally passed with the Finishing Rate of 59% only Zhou Yong confronted with difficulties but never surrender
On Jan 9th at the local time Dakar rally witnessed the combat of 8th stage starting from Anrofagasta and finishing at Copiapo with the total distance of 568 km, among which special stage goes 472 km. After a short break during the rest day Zhou Yong and his dragon chariot started the track for the rally again. During the 8th stage Zhou Yong staged an ordinary performance, and achieved the result of 28th in the stage standings with the finish time of 7.39’ 38’’. ...
6000 Rpm Helps Zhou Yong to Take the Lead over Stéphane Peterhansel (BMW)
Jan 6th 2010 in the local time the 5th stage witnessed a peak of the Dakar Rally. Volkswagen cleared the way in a rather radical fashion and finishes with a first stage victory on the Dakar for Mark Miller, Sainz and le Qatari Nasser Al-Attiyah monopolizing all first, second and third places. In the overall standings after a gloom and doom stage with the mechanic problems Stéphane Peterhansel was insurmountably far from the top of the standings. His misfortune is a blessing for Volkswagen with Mark Miller, le Qatari Nasser Al-Attiyah and Sainz taking the lead in the standings. ...
After Charging Both Person and Car Have Come to the Pleasant Stage — Field Report of Zhou Yong at Dakar Rally
All beginnings are hard. Things will get easier after the beginning. On Jan 2nd at pm 7:00 in the local time Zhou Yong arrived at the camp and said emotionally, “This time everything is in contrast to that in 2006. In 2006 all the beginning seemed very smooth, but met with difficulties at the end. This year it is from the very beginning that we encountered the difficulties, but everything will go well later.” ...
On Expedition to the “Dakar Rally” “Great Wall” Staged Outstanding Performance in the 1st Stage
At the beginning of 2010 the most challenging motor racing event — “Dakar Rally” opened in Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina. “Great Wall” Dakar Rally Team will drive “Great Wall” motor across Andes Mountains amid Argentina and Chile, and cross the “Death Valley”— Atacama Desert, covering a total distance of around 10,000 km. This is the first time for a homegrown car brand of China to take part in a world-class off-road racing contest. “Great Wall” Dakar Rally team will carry the dream of Chinese motor to conquer the world, and carry the hope of several generations of automobile people as well. Zhou Yong, “Great Wall” car racer expressed that he was very confident in achieving the breakthrough. ...
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