Masuoka surrenders Dakar lead after mechanical hitch
TOKYO, Japan - Hiroshi Masuoka's bid for a third straight victory in the Dakar Rally was derailed Jan. 8 as transmission problems cost him the lead after the 355-kilometer eighth stage of the race from Ajtar in Mauritania to Tidjikja. The Japanese Mitsubishi driver's car (R) encountered gear box trouble, while French teammate and first-stage leader Stephane Peterhansel (L) came from behind. Photo was provided by Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (Kyodo)
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