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Rally machine started from in front of night view of Johor Bahr
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Malaysian enjoy fire works at rally start in heated night
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Local children are interested with machines came from foreign countries
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“What a hot!!” “This is the challenge of the world series, Yuya!” The toughest task is wearing overall for drivers while other staffs are still hectic with the heat even wearing just T-shirt
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Cusco designer, Kogure is gaining experience in this Malaysia. Is that part of training to navigate senior mechanic?
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Yanagi is getting to used to attend media conference. No more worry about English….may be yes
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International media are interesting in young driver of Cusco. Check it “GyaO” site out, too!
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The night view of the official hotel is like casino in Monaco! The right is reflecting on machine body.
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1999 APRC Champion Taguchi is leading series before the start. “Next year is my turn…” That’s Yanagi’s plan!
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The heat in Malaysia is tougher than expected for this first visitor. Even cooling suit is not really working in intensively heated cock pit.
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Day 1’s itinerary was set one service every two stages. Crew got quick refreshment to charge his stamina
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Look the sunshine. Who could guess it would be flooded with heavy rain…
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Stages saw heavy rain from SS5. Machine got so much mad.
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Team director and Mechanic discuss about servicing often to react changeable situation.
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Spectator must take umbrella to avoid sunshine or rain in Malaysia
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The time limited servicing require mechanics certain work for each roll
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After only one stage completed, crews got so much sweat even co-driver
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Pacific cup winner, Dean Herridge visited Malaysia to support team’s activity
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Malaysian stages run through oil palm plantation. That’s relish as international series to visit several countries
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Day2 saw strong sunshine again. Team’s machine got white roof to reflect sunshine.
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Day 2 saw tricky condition with some damp patch on the road from previous rain
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Malaysian stages is smooth dirt with only few gravel on surface
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Yanagi finished in 2nd second time in a row. He kept hope for Asia cup to final round.
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Rally machine go on through spectators parking cars. It’s common in stages in outskirt of town.
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“Well done” Dean celebrated Yanagi with finished in second
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Driver who completed his drive and Mechanics who completed his work. This relationship makes strong teaming.
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Crocker mathematically secured APRC title third time in a row. They celebrated with non-alcohol champagne.
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