Russian team "Kamaz-Master" came back from Latin America with the first two and fourth place in the class of trucks. At a press conference director and team members shared their impressions from the trip and accepted congratulations from the eighth victory in the rally-raid Dakar-2009 ". Semyon Yakubov, head of the team, was pleased with the trip, especially the fact that the finish was just three of KAMAZ. First place in the race deservedly got to have triggered the crew is largely thanks to the skill and professionalism. Semen Semenovich paid tribute to everyone: Aydar Belyaev is considered the best navigator, Chagin - an excellent pilot, Ilgizar Mardeev - the most experienced mechanic. In general, all done their best Some of the warmest memories of the team has stayed about the local food - South America a lot of cows, and people are very tasty to prepare. On the first day of the rally in Buenos Aires during the heat of 40 degrees along a route lined up around half a million spectators, they were very friendly with the athletes were treated to delicious homemade food. Yakubov jokingly said that this time they did not steal, did not fall on the way the guys with guns, and smiles fans will long remain in memory. New route compared to the usual African terrain prepared a surprise to the participants. If the African expanse was enough room for overtaking, then in South America, the movement was limited to privately owned mountain corridor, where trucks are hard to maneuver, and to top it hurt very huge amount of dust. It is not easy crews had the passes, where the height reaches 4200-4800 m. The pressure was so low that even seasoned and experienced men lose power, they have a hallucination. Some machines rivals smoking engines. At this altitude it was necessary to pass a few miles, and then the road went down. Chagin said: "The weather conditions were unusual - in the heat of 30 degrees hailing. Well, that high-altitude sites were not on time. " During the tortures calmly watched athletes accustomed to the local climate cows, they are well wherever there is grass. Trucks finalized by the team, the crew members know what they need from the car. It was decided to abandon the independent suspension - it is not suitable for the rally. But the shock worked well - the course was smoother, as the team welcomed a decent quality of domestic spring. One of the shortcomings of KAMAZ is the engine that is much heavier than their electronic rivals, and his appetite increase, so you have to carry a more fuel. Semen Yakubov patriotic noted that for our country "KAMAZ" is the most affordable heavy-duty trucks, the quality of which corresponds to its price. However, the cost prepared for the "Dakar" cars are not inferior to rivals - Volvo, Mercedes, etc. There were some unpleasant moments during the rally. One of the downsides, who said the team leader is the lack of coverage of the day, uncomfortable conditions for journalists - Internet access was limited, the results of the day issued a long delay, because of what the frequent confusion. "We were constantly in touch with their inform-office, which promptly inform us to update. And there were teams who have learned the results of a late night "- said Yakubov. Another bad moment was associated with the reduction and elimination of high-speed sections. "It was even on hand, but still short Dakar - this is not the Dakar. Ride should be in full "- complained Semen Semenovich. Could not have done on race and without any attempts to cheat in order to improve results. When Tomichik involved in an accident, the crew Kabirova stopped to assist him - the pilot was trapped in the cab. Chagin also stopped to help, but Firdaus let him go. By the way, Tomichik two years ago, drove by car Chagin, when KAMAZ racer crashed and broke his arm. Evening in the press there was news that the Russian team had not stopped to help, but soon the truth surfaced, was printed a retraction. On the question of priorities finish Semyon Yakubov announced that the instructions to pilots, when and who comes first, it was not. Both cars - Kabirov and Chagina - ran into trouble on the road. In Vladimir exploded two wheels because of the difference in temperature, some time spent on solving this problem. Firdaus also successfully overcame fallen to his share of difficulties. Ilgizar Mardeevu had to be difficult - it should not be ahead of the first car team, and his truck is heavier, he carries with him a lot of spare parts. Fourth place at the finish showed that the driver really walked on the heels of his comrades. "Guys were driving themselves through their skill, they went along," - said the team manager. Pilot Chagin Firdaus Kabirov congratulated on his victory: "Every athlete wants to be first. We Sergei Savostina five time winner of the rally, but this time we got a prize, such we have not yet, usually we either won or went off the track. I'm happy for Firdaus. The main thing is that the victory of our team. " To the surprise of many fans, "Kamaz-Master" went to the race without a doctor. Unfortunately, he could not go to South America because of the important things. He repaid his absence, by teaching the command procedure, following which no one would be confused with a difficult situation. The doctor was constantly in touch, was interested in the health of their wards. After intense competition team members are not going to relax - some of them will participate in the "Race of the Stars. Firdaus Kabirov going to restore power in the gym .... Team once a rest, will soon be known venue for the Dakar-2010 ", it is time to prepare for next year. Text: Olga Zabelkina.
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