Deep pits, big drama: SS3 turns up heat in Taklimakan Rally

The Taklimakan Rally continued Friday with the third special stage (SS3), where a dense stretch of deep pits along the 335-kilometer course pushed competitors to carefully balance speed and caution.

Set in the demanding landscape of Keping County, Xinjiang, the stage featured a variety of challenging terrain, including water crossings, high-speed gravel flats, and hazardous riverbeds.