Chinese driver Men Guangyuan has withdrawn from the Dakar Rally
after ten days of competition.
Men, driving for team Mitsubishi, will quit the remaining six
stages due to the car's mechanical failures.
After the 10th stage on Tuesday, Paladin's Xu Lang raised one
place to 24th on the overall standings, while teammate Zhou Yong
moved up to 44th.
Veteran Lu Ningjun also advanced to the 37th place on the
standings.
(CRI English, January 11, 2006)