Carlos Sainz Smashes VW In Dakar Rally 2009
Carlos Sainz, Dakar 2009 race leader, crashed out of the rally on Stage 12 when his Volkswagen tumbled into a ravine, robbing the double World Rally champion of a likely victory. The Spaniard started the 12th stage with a 27-minute lead over his American Volkswagen teammate Mark Miller and was comfortably on course for a maiden win.