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Zimbabwean driver Conrad Rautenbach performed strongly as he was a part of a trio of Southern Africans to finish in podium positions in Stage 2 at the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia on Monday.
Ross Branch, Giniel de Villiers and Rautenbach took a historic hat trick of podiums in the motorcycle, car and side by side classes. Botswana motorcycle hero and multiple South African Cross Country champion Branch (KTM) stormed home to a sensational and historic maiden Dakar stage win, while SA’s 2009 Dakar winner Giniel de Villiers had a far better second day to win the car race in his SA-built Toyota Hilux.
It was also a strong outing for Zimbabwean ex SA rally champion Rautenbach, who led the way as he fought to third second in the Side by Side class in another day of surprises as the race sped to Neom in Saudi Arabia.
Rautenbach was particularly impressive as he had a puncture.
He is now ranked 7th 6th overall along with co-driver Pedro Bianchi Prata.
We will be giving you updates on the performance by the Zimbabwe representatives throughout the grueling competition.
Also, follow the action on DStv’s SuperSport.
the article has been updated to change Conrad Ratenbauch’s podium finish
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