The Russians from Vladivostok challenged by a different terrain of sand mixed with mud during the Prologue of RFC 2012 at Klebang, Malacca. The shorter wheelbase vehicles usually have better departure and approach angles. Nose overhang combined with a badly-designed kangaroo or bull bar will become a liability when tackling steep slopes.

Olympus OM-D, ISO 200, f9, 1/250 sec.