Spain's Marc Coma rides his KTM during the seventh stage of the South American edition of the Dakar 2009 from Mendoza to Valparaiso. Reuter Photo:Friday January 09, 09: With Carlos Sainz in the overall lead of the Rally in the BMW [CAR], fellow Spaniard Marc Coma continues to hold the lead in the Bike category, Coma finished second today on stage 7, 3:57 off the pace of stage winner Chilean Francisco Lopez (KTM). This is the first stage victory for Lopez. Frances Cyril Despres [KTM] rounded out the top three. The amazing ride of American privateer Jonah Street continues, although Jonah only managed 6th overall today he is still in second overall. At this point Jonah really needs to focus on holding his position as Coma is 51:22 ahead, while Franchmen David Fretigne is looking to spoil the party for KTM, pushing his Yamaha WRF450 to within one minute of Street.
Tomorrow is going to be a much needed rest day for the driver and riders, before tackling the final eight stages.
Tomorrow is going to be a much needed rest day for the driver and riders, before tackling the final eight stages.
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