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Summary Sebastian Loeb maintained a 27.6-second lead after the second day of the Catalunya Rally.
Defending champion Sebastian Loeb held off a strong showing by Jari-Matti Latvala to maintain a 27.6-second lead after the second day of the Catalunya Rally.Latvala was slowed down by heavy dust during yesterdays off-road stages, but cut Loebs lead by almost three seconds on Saturday.Its been the best day of my career ever on tarmac to be fighting in Catalunya with Loeb, Latvala said. Ive not been able to catch him so much but I am still pleased with my day. I will pressurize him tomorrow.Latvalas Ford teammate Mikko Hirvonen, who is level with Loeb in the overall standings with just one more race to go, enters tomorrows final day 1:51.8 behind.Loeb is looking for his eighth consecutive win in the event to take the points lead heading into the decisive Wales Rally on Nov. 10-13.I have a good feeling and my car is going well, the Citroen driver said. I have a good rhythm but I am having to push because Jari-Matti is surprisingly fast on tarmac. My lead should be enough tomorrow if I make no mistake.
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