Bronze in the penultimate stage

13th stage: Copiapó – La Serena 
Friday 18 January 
The connecting section: 294 km 
The speed trial: 441 km 
  
The initial segment of the stage in the Camanchaca area was steep; it was necessary to climb to a height of 2600 meters above sea level. After descending the slopes to the valley the last Dakar san dunes were waiting for the riders. Third of the stage led along sandy track where it was possible to attack. Last place of bivouac for riders and their accompaniment became the La Serena City. 

In the penultimate stage win Karginov, the second was De Rooy with the loss of 2:48. Aleš managed to keep the pace and to attack, he was satisfied with the third place (the loss of 8:04): “It was a nice stage. The whole first five went really fast. Start turned out well, even though sometimes the lack of power was seen, particularly in long passages uphill compared to Kamaz and Iveco, but we are accustomed to it with the Princess. Bronze is for her a decent placement. So Full Attack again tomorrow!” 
  
In the overall ranking the top three places receive the Russians, so a hat trick form the Kamaz Team. The fourth is De Rooy, Martin Kolomý is fifth. The crew number 503 and the Princess 69 are sixth. The difference between the Czech riders is about 15 minutes. 

14th stage: La Serena – Santiago 

Saturday 19 January 
Comfort and amusement in the capital city 
The connecting section: 502 km 
The speed trial: 128 km 
  
Finish of this year Dakar Rally is in the capital city of Chile. To saw it the racers must not let up in concentration. Last speed trial offers a nice, fast tracks, where it will go fast. In the finish is prepared a short racing circuit for entertain the audience. Riders will be able to showcase the various jumps and drifts. It will be figuratively starter for the final ceremony, which is scheduled for the following day. The venue – Plaza de la Constitución. 
Today is planned the final stage. Have a nice Saturday. We say goodbye with the words of Karel Loprais who never forgets to add: “The Dakar Rally goes up to the last kilometre of the last stage, the last second!”