Branch maintains second spot as Dakar Rally nears climax
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | 280 Views |
Branch
This marked three days in second position for Branch as the race nears its conclusion on Friday.
On the other hand, Ricky Brabec increased his lead to 42 seconds from the one second lead he held on stage seven. The American finished seventh yesterday as Argentinian, Kevin Benavides, bagged a stage win on the day.
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