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Safari Leg 3

Trev by Trev
September 26, 2012
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Jake Smith keeps the lead, Faggotter closes in and Fish gets wet

Leg 3 of the Australasian Safari contained a huge 410km of competitive stages that were among the most extraordinary in the event’s history – and competitors ensured the action was also spectacular.

Jake Smith continued to lead the motos at the end of Leg 3, with an 11-minute difference but he shared today’s stage wins with Rod Faggotter and Warren Strange.

Smith was tired at the end of a long day.

“The first stages were very tough it was hard to navigate and find the way in the sand dunes. I got lost a bit in the third stage and undid all the good work I did this morning so I’m a bit disappointed but looking now to tomorrow.”

Faggotter said had a few up and downs.

“The bike is great, but I got lost in the second stage. Thankfully I made up time in the last stage and redeemed myself. The beach section was fun riding along the waves,” he said.

Matt Fish got a bit too close to the water. 40km into the first stage when riding along the water’s edge and following the tracks, he was hit by a wave and crashed. A second wave dragged him and his bike along the sand. His mechanics are working to get the bike back on track tomorrow.

Quads

Paul Smith had a great day out on the quads, keeping his lead and even spotting whales along the Gnaraloo Station coast while travelling at 90km per hour!

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“The bike is strong and I’m feeling good. The first two stages were excellent, flowing sandy tracks. It was unbelievable.”

Heath Young retained his second fastest place.

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The Dakar Challenge lead continues to be held by West Australian Vern Strange who, despite having an up and down day, is now sitting approximately 40 minutes ahead of nearest Dakar Challenge rider Brett Cummings from South Africa, moving up a place from US entry Michael Johnson.

“I had a few minor mechanical issues, the brakes went on the first stage – I got entangled with some old fence wire on the second stage and the third stage I lost a lot of time by getting lost,” Strange said.

From the pristine white sand beaches and crystal waters of the Coral Coast, Australasian Safari heads inland towards Gascoyne Junction tomorrow in a shorter day of two stages and new territory to challenge. Creeks, fence lines, windmills and clay pans will demand accurate navigation. The second stage runs by the Kennedy Ranges into remote country with spectacular views if competitors have time to see it!

The Australasian Safari, from 21 to 29 September 2012, is an eight-day endurance race that sees competitors travel mainly off-road tracks through the outback of Western Australia. The event is known as one of the toughest and most challenging motorsport events in the world. This year’s course will be approximately 3500km through the mid west of Western Australia.

Moto Overall Standings after leg three

  1. Jake Smith – Honda – 11:42:56
  2. Rod Faggotter – Yamaha – 11:54:21
  3. Warren Strange – Honda – 11:59:58
  4. Vern Strange – Yamaha – 12:38:30
  5. Ivan Erceg – Honda – 13:18:07
  6. Brett Cummings – Honda – 13:19:46
  7. Ryan Ingram – KTM – 13:35:58
  8. Michael Johnson – Honda – 13:38:59
  9. Paul Nappy – Honda – 13:43:55
  10. Alex Van Ginkel – KTM – 13:44:23
Trev

Trev

Motojourno - Founder of MCNews.com.au - Australia's leading resource for motorcycle news, reviews and race coverage for over 20 years.

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