Walkner wins, Benavides back in the lead.
The fourth stage of the Atacama Rally has given KTM their first win of this competition. On the special test of more than 250 kilometers Matthias walkner The fastest. He was only 22 seconds faster than teammate Toby Price, the Argentinian Franco Caimi came third. Paul Quintanilla got into trouble and lost a lot of time. The Husqvarna rider loses the lead and also sees Price pass. Despite his sixth place in this stage Kevin Benavidez regain control. The Honda rider has more than a three-minute lead over Price with one stage to go. After eight kilometers things went wrong for Sam Sunderland, the Briton hit a blocked stone and broke his right foot.
Result Stage 4:
1 Matthias Walkner A KTM
2 Toby Price Aus KTM +0,22
3 Franco Caimi Arg Yamaha +0,33
4 Jose Ignacio Cornejo Chi Honda +0,51
5 Ricky Brabaec USA Honda +4,02
Standings after Stage 4:
1 Kevin Benavides Arg Honda +4,56
2 Toby Price Aus KTM +3,07
3 Pablo Quintanilla Chi Husqvarna +4,27
4 Matthias Walkner A KTM +7,53
5 Franco Caimi Arg Yamaha +13,14
By: Steven van Kempen/KEMCO
Photo: Rally Zone
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