“ I am glad that this edition of the Silk Way Rally attracted a lot of attention from the competitors and spectators ,” explained Vladimir Chagin , Head of the Project . “ The racers were able to demonstrate their skills in the challenging conditions of the Siberian offroad and mountainous regions of Altai . Unfortunately , the situation with a pandemic interfered with the race , and in force majeure conditions we cancelled the Mongolian part of the route .
“ In the shortest possible time , the Rally Directorate was able to solve a difficult task and continue the competition across the territory of our country . I am sure that all competitors will take the warmest impressions of the beauty of our nature and uncompromising sports fight on the Silk Way routes with them .”
Many of the leading riders from the world of rallying were in attendance , many new rider and manufacturer combinations were seen , and many were keen to show what they have .
Argentinian Franco Caimi ( Hero Motosports Team Rally ) set the early pace , taking the lead after the first stage , before current World Championship leader and
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