Stage 8: Friday, January 7, 2006 Atâr - Nouakchott
Liaison 34km | Special 508km | Liaison 26km | Total 568km
"Hole shot"
On the first part of the special, the windy route crosses canyons and wadis. Competitors will feel themselves shot like a pinball against the massifs. After the series of zigzags, a very fast stretch will temp the most itchy to push the speedo. But over-confidence could lead to bad surprises.
