Wednesday, 29 December 2010

Chinese drivers depart for Dakar Rally

12-29-2010 09:55 BJT

Watch Video

Play Video

The countdown is underway for the start of the 2011 Dakar Rally. Drivers and teams are due to begin the legendary off-road event in South America three days from now. China's Rely-Double Star team is the country's best hope taking-on the challenges of Dakar.

Jiang Yaohuan is no stranger to the event. It will be his third time driving the rally. Veteran Lu Ningjun will leading the Rely-Double Star team, he's been longer than Jiang and this years event will be his 7th time of taking part.

Lu Ningjun, Rely-Double Star Team Driver, said, "This is my seventh time driving the event. I encounter different feelings every time. But the send-off crowds are always good, they always wish us really well. We'll try our best this time."

China's Rely-Double Star team is the country's best hope taking-on the
challenges of Dakar.

Liu Kun, Rely-Double Star Team Driver, said, "I am very excited. I've waited for this moment for quite a long time. This time I will be there to feel Dakar."

Jiang Yaohuan, Rely-Double Star Team Driver, said, "This is my co-driver. I trust him. He will help me get a good result. I am very confident. "

Editor:Zheng Limin |Source: CNTV.CN

No comments:

Post a Comment