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Yanbu, January 18, 2024-Aiming for a triumphant hat trick, Gert Huzink faced a challenging eleventh stage in the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. The renowned truck driver from the Jongbloed Dakar Team, who had clinched victory in stages nine and ten, encountered a series of setbacks on Thursday, ultimately crossing the finish line in twentieth place.
On a jubilant Tuesday, Gert Huzink expressed his desire for more after securing a stage victory in the Dakar Rally. The following day, the truck driver of the Jongbloed Dakar Team not only relished another taste of victory but also endured severe back pain, a consequence of hitting a hole during the tenth stage.
AlUla, January 16, 2024- Gert Huzink, true to his commitment following the eighth stage of the Dakar Rally, triumphantly delivered on his promise by securing victory during the challenging ninth stage from Hail to Alula on Tuesday. The seasoned truck driver of the Jongbloed Dakar Team reflected on the achievement, stating, “It was a nice victory. He's hard-won. Those are the most beautiful.”
Ha’il, January 15, 2024- In a thrilling sprint during the final phase of the eighth stage at the Dakar Rally, Gert Huzink showcased the impressive speed of the Renault C40 Hybrid on Monday. Falling just eighteen seconds short of the fifth position, Huzink's performance was commendable and left him in high spirits as he prepared for the next stage.
Alo Duwadimi, January 14, 2024 - Gert Huzink's journey in the Dakar Rally's longest stage (873 kilometers) on Sunday had its highs and lows, concluding with a mixed bag of experiences for the truck driver of the Jongbloed Dakar Team in the Saudi bivouac in Al Duwadimi.
Shubaytah, January 12, 2024 - Enduring the challenging two-day sixth stage of the Dakar Rally, Gert Huzink faced setbacks but powered through to the finish on Friday. Despite the incurred damage, a podium finish is now unlikely, but the determined Huzink remains optimistic about showcasing strong performances in the upcoming days.
Shubaytah, January 10, 2024 - The Jongbloed Dakar Team, led by driver Gert Huzink, faced a series of challenges in Stage 5 of the Dakar Rally, which spanned from Al-Hofuf to Shubaytah, covering a total distance of 727km with a special stage of 118km through mostly dunes. The team commenced the stage before dawn, concluding their race under the sunset.
Gert Huzink secured the twentieth position in the truck category on Tuesday during the Dakar Rally's fourth stage. The Jongbloed Dakar Team driver experienced a somewhat underwhelming day, intending to narrow the gap in competition time. Currently trailing 2 hours, 20 minutes, and 14 seconds behind the classification leader, fellow countryman Janus van Kasteren, Huzink faces the challenge of making up ground with eight stages remaining.
Gert Huzink faced a demanding third stage on Monday, finishing eighth, but minimizing damage. The Jongbloed Dakar Team aims for a strong comeback in Tuesday's fourth stage to climb the rankings.
Gert Huzink, the skilled truck driver of the Jongbloed Dakar Team, encountered a formidable obstacle during the second stage of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. Despite maintaining an impressive speed, a tricky dune proved to be a significant challenge, causing the Renault of the team to topple over and resulting in a loss of over 40 minutes. However, resilience prevailed, and Huzink managed to secure an eighth-place finish.
The Jongbloed Dakar Team, led by driver Gert Huzink along with his dedicated cabin team, delivered a stellar performance in Stage 1 of the Dakar Rally, navigating Truck #615 through the challenging terrains from Alula to Al Henakiyah. Gert Huzink secured an outstanding second-place finish, just 7 minutes and 3 seconds behind Janus van Kasteren, who is driving an Iveco.
The Jongbloed Dakar Team, steering their formidable Truck #615 with the skilled trio of Gert Huzink, navigator Rob Buursen, and mechanic Martin Roesink, made an impressive mark in the Dakar Rally Prologue. Finishing in a commendable 7th place, starting from 15th, the team faced the rocky and sandy challenges with finesse, covering 27 kilometers of measured distance and a total route of 130 km. As they gear up for the next chapter in the rally, stage 1, spanning 414 kilometers with a total route of 541 km, the Jongbloed Dakar Team is set for another intense and thrilling leg. Stage 1 promises to be a true test of endurance and strategy. a true test of endurance and strategy.