Sonora Rally 2021: SS4, A Penultimate Day to Be a Racer
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Day 5, SS4: A Penultimate Day to Be a Racer
What are you supposed to do when you encounter giants" Some take them head-on, with full force and high energy. But when you?re fighting an army, this tactic isn?t sustainable. If there?s even a moment to breath, the adrenaline might wear off and fatigue sets in? Fast. Others use brains instead of brawn. One tactic is to flank the enemy, sneak around the side and launch a surprise attack. Or perhaps run zig-zags; juke left and right until there?s a clear path to strike the head or shoulders. Whatever their strategy, the racers faced a formidable battle in Special Stage Four against not only rivaling teams, but the elements and the Gran Desierto de Altar (or the Great Altar Desert), whose juggernauts of sand outnumbered the Sonora Rally warriors exponentially.Â
Rally elite pilots and navigators made quick work of slaying their desert dragons, building up speed as they approached on a long, flat, shrub-speckled stretch of hardpacked earth ruled by poisonous khaki-colored snakes hiding just under the loose surface. The obstacle here was the temptation to roll off the throttle or soften at the pedal, letting fear or weariness grind down the conviction to focus on the next level in the Hero?s Journey. This wasn?t even a consideration for Monster Energy Honda rider Ricky Brabec [#1] who seemingly nev...
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