Rally Crews Reveal Secrets to Tackling Xinjiang's Dunes
The 2025 Taklimakan Rally is entering its final sprint after a rest day in Makit County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. As drivers prepare for grueling dune stages, international teams shared behind-the-scenes strategies with Sports Scene reporter Yuan Rui. 🌍🚗
Family Ties & Tech Triumphs
Buggyra Racing Team principal Martin Koloc (🇨🇿) balances leadership with coaching his daughter Aliyyah, a rally rookie. "We're a family operation—my other daughter is her performance engineer," he revealed. "I tweak the car to match her driving style. She's leveling up daily!"
Data-Driven Speed
Shaanxi Yunxiang Club engineer Connor Jones praised driver Liu Yangui: "He pushes our car to its limits—exactly what we want." Meanwhile, Wuhai Speedrush's Ian Davies compared 2024-2025 data: "Returning to these routes lets us optimize setups like never before." 💻📊
With crews fine-tuning both machines and mindsets, this desert race promises a heart-pounding finale. Who'll conquer the dunes? Stay tuned! 🏜️💨
Reference(s):
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