Zhou Yong surges to 16th at Dakar Rally 2011

• Source: Global Times
• [15:45 January 13 2011]
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Zhou Yong deflates the tyre of his car.

Zhou Yong, a Chinese racer of Haval SUV Team, has slid to the 16th place at stage 9. He got 17th in the total rank.

If the mileage for the day's proceedings is taken in isolation, the Copiapo-Copiapo loop could pass for a quiet stroll in the desert. Nonetheless it may happen that for many the outcome of the rally could go a long way to being decided in the majestic dunes that dominate the stage. In some places, the depth of the dips formed by the mountains of sand could condemn those who wander astray in them to an endless series of manoeuvres. During this day full of traps, there is a lot to lose/ but also much to be won for those who are experts at crossing dunes. The most elementary advice on deflating tyres is probably the most valuable to follow. To further add spice, the bikers will set off in a grouped start, in rows of ten for the leading riders then in rows of 20.