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World Cup Finals — 2006 Daily Recap — Course Details

Day 1 Quad GPS Competition
Location Algodones Dunes
Maximum Score 180 points
Vehicle Honda TRX 250 ccm
Course

The competitors receive a map for the game with four marked checkpoints. The order of the waypoints is set in advance. Using the GPS system, the first teammate has to find all the waypoints by Quad within a specified maximum time. Afterwards, the second driver has to match the time of the first driver.

Demands for the tires

On the sand surface, special tires are necessary. Traction will be improved by lowered inflation pressure. Floating performance is necessary.

Demands for the driver

Sensitive driving, good performance under stress, feeling for time and speed, precise teamwork with the team partner, correct handling of GPS device.

Valuation

The deviation between the two drivers’ times is calculated. Exceeding the maximum specified time will result in disqualification. Each missed waypoint will result in penalty time.

 

Day 1

Quad Team Competition

Location

Algodones Dunes

Maximum Score

180 points

Vehicle

Honda TRX 450 ccm

Course

Three teams form one large team for this competition. Each team has to cover 12 turns on a given course. Each team member has to drive at least one lap. Drivers change in a marked area on the track. All competitors have to wear their starting numbers.

Demands for the tires

On the sand surface special tires are necessary. Traction will be improved by lowered inflation pressure. Floating performance is necessary.

Demands for the driver

Courage, skillful driving, ability to adapt oneself to new conditions/situations, physical fitness, team coordination for the driver change, work under stress.

Valuation

The time all drivers need to pass the course, including the driver changes, will be evaluated. If team leaves track it will result in DNF.

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