2007 Dakar Rally Stage 13
Results
Stage 13 :
Kayes - Tambacounda
January 19, 2007 - Coma Crashes Out of Dakar
The leader of the general rankings lost his direction after
34 km of the day’s special stage, and while he was following a track 6 km
parallel to the ideal route he crashed after 57 km of the special stage and
was taken back to the bivouac by helicopter.
Coma was unconscious for some time. After examination
he did not seem to be seriously wounded, although he was complaining about
his neck and internal organs. He was taken to a hospital in Dakar to
undergo more tests and a brain scan. He is to stay under observation
for at least another day.
Isidre Esteve (KTM Gauloises) also had a disastrous 13th
stage. 500 m from CP1 the Spaniard fell. Fortunately he was
without injury but his bike was broken.
With parts of Coma’s bike, that was taken to CP1 by
helicopter, Esteve managed to repair his bike and continued the stage.
He finished in 124th position and was exhausted when entering the bivouac in
Tambacounda.
"After a crash, a few hours of repairing and then riding
again, I am very tired. I asked the officials at CP1 if I was allowed
to use the radiators and a pin for the road book from Marc’s bike. I’m
happy to be here and still in the race. I don’t want to give up when I’m
unhurt and there is a chance to repair the bike. I want to finish in
Dakar with my team. Besides that Cyril and David might need my help
tomorrow. If I can help them to finish one and two, I’d be happy to do
that."
The standings were shaken up by the accident of Coma.
Cyril Despres (KTM Gauloises) is now the leader, followed by his team mate
David Casteu (at 35.28) and KTM Red Bull rider Chris Blais (54.52).
Esteve tumbled to 12th.
It was not easy, the 260 km timed special between Kayes
(Mali) and Tambacounda (Senegal). Despres was happy with his stage
victory and his surprise leading position.
"But most of all I am happy that Marc seems to be okay.
It was a difficult stage, especially on navigation. Many people got
lost at km 6. I could catch up because of that. There was a lot of
dust and visibility was poor. It was hard to see the holes in the track."
Results Stage 13 :
Kayes - Tambacounda
2007 Dakar Rally - Stage 13 Results for Top 10 Riders
| Pos. |
N° |
Name |
Make |
Time |
Variation |
Penalty |
| 1 |
002 |
DESPRES (FRA) |
KTM |
48:41:00 |
00:00:00 |
|
| 2 |
008 |
CASTEU (FRA) |
KTM |
49:13:56 |
00:32:56 |
|
| 3 |
009 |
BLAIS (USA) |
KTM |
49:35:52 |
00:54:52 |
|
| 4 |
006 |
ULLEVALSETER (NOR) |
KTM |
50:11:37 |
01:30:37 |
|
| 5 |
010 |
RODRIGUES (POR) |
YAMAHA |
51:02:00 |
02:21:00 |
|
| 6 |
023 |
VINTERS (LAT) |
KTM |
51:29:41 |
02:48:41 |
03:00 |
| 7 |
020 |
MARCHINI (FRA) |
YAMAHA |
51:35:12 |
02:54:12 |
|
| 8 |
085 |
BETHYS (FRA) |
HONDA |
51:53:19 |
03:12:19 |
03:00 |
| 9 |
103 |
KATRINAK (SLQ) |
KTM |
52:07:43 |
03:26:43 |
10:00 |
| 10 |
011 |
KNUIMAN (HOL) |
HONDA |
53:07:01 |
04:26:01 |
10:00 |
2007 Dakar Rally - Overall Results for Top 10 Riders
| Pos. |
N° |
Name |
Make |
Time |
Variation |
Penalty |
| 1 |
002 |
DESPRES (FRA) |
KTM |
03:00:56 |
00:00:00 |
|
| 2 |
009 |
BLAIS (USA) |
KTM |
03:07:03 |
00:06:07 |
|
| 3 |
020 |
MARCHINI (FRA) |
YAMAHA |
03:11:21 |
00:10:25 |
|
| 4 |
085 |
BETHYS (FRA) |
HONDA |
03:12:39 |
00:11:43 |
|
| 5 |
146 |
CLASSEN (AFS) |
KTM |
03:12:45 |
00:11:49 |
|
| 6 |
023 |
VINTERS (LAT) |
KTM |
03:13:25 |
00:12:29 |
|
| 7 |
008 |
CASTEU (FRA) |
KTM |
03:16:27 |
00:15:31 |
|
| 8 |
103 |
KATRINAK (SLQ) |
KTM |
03:16:58 |
00:16:02 |
|
| 9 |
010 |
RODRIGUES (POR) |
YAMAHA |
03:17:50 |
00:16:54 |
|
| 10 |
005 |
DE AZEVEDO (BRE) |
KTM |
03:18:19 |
00:17:23 |
|
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