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Dakar 2016: Stge 12 highlights Tim Coronel; trying to win T3.2 class

Villa Carlos Paz, January 15th 2016 – Tim Coronel finished the 12th stage from San Juan to Villa Carlos Paz. The second last stage was the longest of all and brought Tim a step closer to the podium. After a drive that lasted more than six and a half hours Tim finished as 37th overall and as 2nd Dutchman.



The day started early for Tim Coronel. The 481 kilometres long stage was preceded by a connection almost as long as the stage itself, so there was no time to sleep in. Today’s goal was to finish and to not take unnecessary risks. Looking at the times it wasn’t visible that Tim was taking it easy, because every passage he was around 30th place. The times were stable, a sign that Tim was enjoying the tricky mountain trails.



The finish line is in sight

Saturday it is time for the last stage. It will be 180 kilometres long, and that must be doable, right? We talked to Tim: “The last stage is no big deal, but you’re not there until you reach the finish. I remember that one time I was hit by Robby Gordon’s service truck on the connection. Luckily I could repair the damage, but it might as well be the end of your Dakar, with the finish line in sight. Tomorrow I am going to enjoy the last kilometres and believe me, I won’t take any risks. The finish line is in sight and the only thing I want is to drive onto that podium!”

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