In the motorcycle division, Spain's Marc Coma is running second aboard his KTM 450 behind his teammate, Dubai-based Sam Sunderland. Courtesy Total Communications
A transmission problem in their Nissan pick-up made it difficult for the UAE's Yahya Al Helei and co-driver Khalid Al Kindi to climb dunes, but they are still managing to run third. Courtesy Total Communications
Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi and Jose Marques are running fifth after a stage filled with trouble, from a malfunctioning GPS to a broken air conditioner. Courtesy Abu Dhabi Racing
Russia's Vladimir Vasilyev and co-driver Konstantin Zhiltsov are in second with their Mini All4 Racing Car. Courtesy Total Communications
The Dutch team of Erik Van Loon and co-driver Wouter Rosegaar are also running through the desert with a Mini All4 Racing Car. Courtesy Total Communications
Qatar's Nasser Al-Attiyah and co-driver Mathieu Baumel of France may not be familiar with the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge terrain but that has not slowed them too much in their Mini All4 Racing Car. Courtesy Total Communications
Dubai-based Sam Sunderland of Great Britain, left, leads the motorcycle division on his KTM 450. Courtesy Total Communications