Kurt in Chile. Photo M. Matagni
MXA is all about motocross, but we can’t help but admire motorcycle racers of all kinds – especially if we like them. So, it is with great pride that we report that Kurt Caselli won the 220 kilometer special test as a fill-in rider for Marc Coma, who was injured before the Dakar started. Caselli averaged 117kmh and was the first newcomer to win a stage since 2006. Sadly, French rider Thomas Bourgin lost his life in a traffic accident in Chile during a liaison section of the stage.
OVERALL STANDINGS AFTER SEVEN STAGES
1. Pain..............17:28.17
2. Lopez...........17:34.23
3. Casteu..........17:34.54
4., Faria............17:37.59
5. Despres........17:42.24
6. Przygonsk....17:49.00
7. Svitko...........17:53.08
8. Caselli..........17:56.03
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