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World Cup Finals — 2006 Daily Recap — Course Details

Day 5

Dune Buggy Competition

Location

Dunes at Pismo Beach

Maximum Score

360 points

Vehicle

Dune buggies

Course

Competition on an oval circuit with two buggies simultaneously on the track. Mode: Double knockout system. The first duel is between the two teammates. The winner from each team advances to the next round. The cars start with half a lap distance in between. The first to stop in the box gets to the next round.

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

Sensitivity, braking, coordination, overview, feeling for line and speed, exact steering, line of vision, performance under stress, basic mathematical knowledge.

Valuation

Competition in the double knock-out system, competition according to the maxim "there's only one." Points are given for every victory. Overall winner is the one with most single victories.

 

 

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