The famous and especially demanding Dakar in 2022 is a thing of the past. The best Czech racer was quad bike racer Zdeněk Tůma, who finished fourth overall. An experienced rider said he had fulfilled his dream.
In his category, only a third of the competitors completed the entire Dakar, and fourth place is a dream come true for Zdeněk Tůma. “It’s great. It can’t even be said that such a beautiful location was successful. Except for a few things, this time I avoided bigger problems. My dream came true,“he said after completing the whole show.
This is the best career position for a forty-nine-year-old. He reached the ninth stain two years ago, now he has moved up five positions. “Before the start, I wanted to be in fifth place, and it worked. Of course, I’m a little sorry that it’s not a box, but I’m well aware that the competition is huge here and that if a lot of opponents did not stop the technical difficulties, that bIt probably wasn’t that high. Such placement does not have to be repeated. ” the highest-ranking Czech racer shone after the last stage.
”I was in Dakar for the fourth time and I must say that I probably haven’t experienced so many racing kilometers. Fatigue began to fall on me before the day off, so the days after it were cruel. I’m probably exhausted right now, but I’m in fourth place, so I don’t realize it much. “ continued Tůma, who eventually covered more than 8,000 kilometers.
Only a third of the competitors finished in the ATV category. Tůma reached the finish line thanks to precise driving and good navigation. “I took care of everything a lot. I knew I mustn’t underestimate anything. Of course, luck also plays a big role. I was also a little short. I was bothered by a cracked frame and at the end of one stage my seal went out. and the mechanic caught it and fortunately solved it. Daky held me up and brought me to the finish line. “ finished early 50-year-old racer Tůma.
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