I feel a little disappointed that I couldn't have been a little higher up the leader board. We lost a lot of time with clutch problems last week and that really cost me any chance of a top 10. I have been getting used to the car all the time. Ralph did a great job on the navigation. It was never easy. Next time I am sure we can finish higher. |
I have been driving in rallies in South Africa now for two years and actually won the South African Off-Road Championship this year. The opportunity arose to take part in the Dakar with BMW and here I am. I still have a motorcycle business in South Africa, but I see my future as a rally driver in a car. I suppose the realistic finishing position for me would be in the top 10. That is the goal. |
We expect a very tough stage tomorrow. It will be full of camel grass, endless dunes and will end with a stony plateau. It's definitely going to be a long day. I see the first cars are only expected at the finish of the stage by 17:27, imagine what time into the darkness of night those poor struggling amateurs will get back. |