The sixth day of the Greece Rally included a demanding 360-kilometer special stage that started from Nigrita, crossed the Kerdylia mountains, reached Halkidiki and the Macedonian Tempi, and returned to Serres. In the afternoon, a second special stage led to Sidirokastro, where the municipality hosted catering for all competitors before their return to Serres. The route was fast and fun, through dense forests and open dirt roads, combining steep ascents and descents, sandy riverbeds, and thick vegetation.
Motorcycles
The day’s victory went to #142 Stefan Svitko (Slovakia) with a KTM 450, showcasing his experience and speed. Second place was taken by #302 Norbert Buko (Slovakia), also with a KTM 450, while #1 Roberto Barbieri (Italy) with a Husqvarna FE 501 secured third.
Among the Greek riders, first place went to #60 Yiannis Sevastopoulos (Yamaha Tenere), followed by #64 Joseph Boutsaxis (HU Aurora Rally 901), with #39 Vasilis Stogiannos (Fantic XER4 Rally) taking third. Misfortune struck leader Vasilis Boudros, who lost his front brake after hitting a rock and was forced to abandon the stage.
SSV (Side-by-Side)
In the Side-by-Side category, first place was claimed by #88 Jasper Versteijnen / Jelle van Libt (Netherlands) with a Can-Am Maverick X3. Second went to #89 Jan van Herven / Rudolf Meier (Netherlands) with a Can-Am Maverick R, while #87 Kis Box / Kis Box Jr. (Netherlands) secured third with a Can-Am Maverick X3.
The 6th day of the race proved to be a true test of endurance, navigation, and mechanical reliability, with the specials in Halkidiki and Sidirokastro standing out as two of the most beautiful so far.