His last Dakar outing ending in a nasty crash, India's CS Santosh on Saturday said this time he is not looking for position but to just successfully finish the iconic rally.
The most gruelling race on the planet, the Dakar Rally, flagged off its 42nd edition in all its glory and showmanship here on Saturday.
This year will also mark the 4th year of participation for India's Hero MotoSports Team Rally, the rally racing division of the world's largest two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp Ltd.
This edition will also see Hero MotoSports Team Rally fielding a 4 rider strong team for the very first time at the Dakar with Paulo Goncalves (Competitor no.8), Joaquim Rodrigues (Competitor no. 27), C S Santosh (Competitor no.50) and the latest edition to team -- 25 year old Sebastian Buhler (Competition no. 32).
The 36-year-old Santosh, who is participating in his sixth rally, said: "I am ready for one of toughest rally. I had problem with back pain for last two years but am fine now.
"My best result was in mid 30's but am not thinking on position, my aim is to finish this Race."
"I have worked hard on my navigation throughout last season and the trainings and my speed has also improved a few notches."
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