Paolo Goncalves wins the Desafío Ruta 40.
With a lead of only six seconds Paolo Goncalves won the Desafío Ruta 40. The fifth and final stage was won by Toby Price for Honda riders Goncalves and Ricky brabec. In the final rankings, the Australian Price comes second Paul Quintanilla the one in the last stage Matthias walkner manages to get behind him. The last match of the FIM Cross Country Rallies World Championship will be held in Morocco from October 3-9.
Result Stage 5:
1 Toby Price Aus KTM
2 Paolo Goncalves Por Honda +3,22
3 Ricky Brabec USA Honda +5,04
4 Pablo Quintanilla Chi Husqvarna +7,15
5 Matthias Walkner A KTM +11,24
Final standings after 5 stages:
1 Paolo Goncalves By Honda
2 Toby Price Aus KTM +0,06
3 Pablo Quintanilla Chi Husqvarna +8,24
4 Matthias Walkner A KTM +12,47
5 Ricky Brabec USA Honda +47,54
By: Steven van Kempen/KEMCO
Photo: RallyZone
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