1st Time Ever! Indian Rider Harith Noah Makes History By Winning A Stage In Dakar Rally

16.01.2024 - 16:13 sports.ndtv.com

Indian rider Harith Noah on Monday became the first Indian ever to win a stage at the iconic Dakar Rally. The Germany-born Kerala rider, who rides for Sherco TVS Rally Factory squad, won Stage 8 in the Rally 2 class.

In Stage 7, Harith finished 16th overall despite suffering from a cold. But on Monday, he posted the best in-class time at the first checkpoint itself.

Harith sits at 13th in the overall standings after Stage 8 and third in Rally 2 class. "P11 (overall standing) Stage 8, 458km.

Felt good on the bike and my sickness is getting better too. I guess everything feels good when you do good. Focused on navigation and pushed when comfortable, lost some time trying to find the way in the second part.

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