Taklimakan Rally's 2nd stage sees smooth finishes amid desert challenge
URUMQI, May 22 (Xinhua) -- The second special stage (SS2) of the 2024 Taklimakan Rally kicked off on Wednesday, with this year's course along the desert flank allowing most racers to finish without significant difficulties.
The stage, spanning 200 kilometers, featured both the start and finish lines within the N39 Desert Scenic Area. After traversing a brief gravel road, competitors faced a vast, sunlit expanse