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Dakar disqualifies T3 leader for technical infringement
Energylandia driver Goczal was dominant in the opening week of the Dakar rally in the T3 category, even breaking into the overall top 10. However, he was later disqualified for using a carbon clutch that had not been authorized by the stewards. The decision to exclude Goczal and his co-driver Oriol Mena from the rally is final. Goczal’s uncle Michal also received the same punishment for the same reason and lost his fifth place in the category. There are conflicting reports regarding permission for the use of the carbon clutch, but without official records, both Goczals were excluded from the results. The team has expressed their intention to appeal, but it could take up to 30 days for the appeal to be accepted.
