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july 07, 2019 - Honda Racing
Kevin Benavides, first leader of the Silk Way Rally
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Monster Energy Honda Team rider #kevinbenavides sees his name inscribed in the #silkwayrally history books as he becomes the first leader in the maiden outing of the motorcycle category. Barreda, posting fourth, and Cornejo both avoided mishaps.
The #silkwayrally got underway today, Sunday, with a 50-kilometre curtain-raising special stage on route from Irkutsk to Baykalsk, which featured mountain tracks and riverbeds in the surroundings of Lake Baikal. The rain yesterday, which continued overnight, led to a mud-drenched affair, punctuated with some hazardous puddles. Riders with an enduro background faired better, while others employed low-risk, damage limitation strategies to avoid falls.
The quickest over the short distance proved to be Monster Energy Honda Team’s Argentine rider #kevinbenavides, who finished the timed special in just over 30 minutes to become the first race leader, some 36 seconds ahead of his brother.
Spanish ace #joanbarreda was the first of the trio to take the start and acquitted himself well to take the day’s fourth fastest time, while conceding little. Meanwhile, #joseignaciocornejo finished in thirdteen place after a cautious start to the rally.
The second stage of the #silkwayrally will be held tomorrow, Monday. With the start in Baykalsk and the finish in Ulan Ude, riders can expect a 413.72-kilometre total trek including 207 km against the clock. The forest routes to be tackled will feature a fair dosage of small rocks.
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