- Dakar 2012, Stage 3
- San Rafael - San Juan
- 563 km in total, 270 km special test
Paulo Goncalves lived up to his promise and attacked at today's stage three of the Dakar 2012. The Portuguese member of the Husqvarna Rallye Team by Speedbrain finished third during an extremely difficult Andes stage from San Rafael to San Juan. Goncalves improved dramatically to seventh place in the standings.
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