Dakar'2006:kamaz Conquersrnthe Seventh Title.rnchagin Hits Back

摘要

93 bikers, 67 car crews and 93 trucks eventyally made it to the finish line of the 28th Euromilhoes-Lisboa-Dakar. Luc Alphand in the car race and Marc Coma on two wheels were both crowned for the first time. Vladimir Chagin, behind the steering wheel of his Kamaz conquered his fifth title. The truck race saw yet another Kamaz triumph as team leader Vladimir Chagin made his best not to suffer the same upsets than in 2005, when mechanical woes took him out of contention for the title. By building a comfortable three-hour margin after claiming 6 consecutive stages, the 'Tsar' was well ahead and not too annoyed by his opponents. A fine inspiration as Chagin was to suffer in the sand on two occasions in Mauritania. Helped out by team mate and title holder Firdaus Kabirov, he perfectly controlled Hans Stacey. The Dutchman enjoyed victory in 5rnspecials and finished second overall.