The fans of Africa Eco Race welcomed the yesterday's start, despite the cold and biting wind. At night, the participants moved to the port of Motril to be loaded onto the ferry, it was necessary to pass 1100 km of standard public roads of very high quality. The difficulty was only the fact that it is forbidden to be late for loading onto the ferry. The departure of cars from the hotel was at 3 am. Everything was prepared in advance, surprises didn't happen.
As in previous years, Elisabeth Jacinto passed checks at the port of departure. The organizers always meet brave pilot-woman, significantly reducing her travels.
On December 30, tomorrow, it will be the first sports start, I hope that all customs and border formalities will take place according to plan, surprises will not happen, and in the evening our crews will have something to tell.
Sergey Savostin gave induction briefing for crews: "Tomorrow first day, you need to settle down in the race, to assess the situation, to observe other competitors, but in any case not to exceed your pace. The main task - not to waste time, do not break, do not gain penalty minutes.
On the hard ground of tomorrow’s SS try to keep the pressure and protect wheels. When the wheel is rolling, it can pass all sharp places, but as soon as there is a resistance, damage immediately appears. As a rule, this is the side cuts, resulting from the drift. Try to drive carefully, but quickly, as the track allows. Create a comfortable environment for navigator; it also depends on the pilot. If the navigator can’t cope with your pace, you're moving faster than he assesses the situation, then slow down, otherwise you will lose more. You have to work with the crew; you are working towards the same goal and have to do it together, achieving the best result. This will sure deliver benefits.
Don't forget small nuances of regulations. Pumping in CP zone is forbidden. In a starting zone it is impossible to be late more than 20 seconds. All this can result penalty time. You are late, thinking that this is your time, fastening a helmet, setting belts straight, and your time is already gone, it will be already a penalty. Towing in CP zone is forbidden. These are very important points".
And tomorrow unloading from the ferry at 5 am and the new stage which will bring new events, new experiences and new experience will begin.
