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December 2023

DakarMoto X

Gautier Paulin moves from motocross to rally raid, driving Apache in 2024 Africa Eco Race

By Justin Nguyen
December 17, 2023
2 Mins read

Former FIM MXGP rider and 5× Motocross des Nations winner Gautier Paulin will make the jump to rally raid by driving the new Apache APH-01 hybrid car in the 2024 Africa Eco Race.

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Dakar

2 years after explosion, Philippe Boutron returns to Dakar Rally

By Justin Nguyen
December 16, 2023
1 Mins read
Philippe Boutron suffered severe leg injuries after his truck exploded before the 2022 Dakar Rally. Two years later, he is back in the driver’s seat for the 2024 race.
Off Road

Kade Walker's health continues to improve, returns to Canada

By Justin Nguyen
December 16, 2023
2 Mins read
After his frightening Baja 1000 crash that resulted in a traumatic brain injury, Kade Walker has since awakened in hospital, is openly communicating, and has returned home to Canada to begin intensive therapy.
Dakar

Loder brothers to honour father with G-Wagen at 2024 Dakar Classic

By Justin Nguyen
December 16, 2023
2 Mins read
Maximilian and Laurence Loder will race a Puch 230GE in the 2024 Dakar Classic modified and designed to resemble their dad’s G-Wagen that he raced in the 1985 Paris–Dakar Rally.
World Rally-Raid Championship

Yamaha Desert Challenge introduced for 2024

By Justin Nguyen
December 16, 2023
2 Mins read
The Yamaha Desert Challenge, created by Yamaha Motor Europe on the heels of their successful YXZ1000R spec rally raid series, will run alongside the Carta Rallye in 2024.
NASCAR Truck Series

Layne Riggs to race for Front Row in 2024 NASCAR Trucks

By Justin Nguyen
December 15, 2023
1 Mins read
After making six starts across the last two years, Layne Riggs will move up to the NASCAR Truck Series full-time in 2024 with Front Row Motorsports.
24 Hours of Le MansFIA WEC

Former F1 Champion Jenson Button Roars Back for Full 2024 WEC Season with Hertz Team JOTA Porsche

By Vince Pettit
December 15, 2023
1 Mins read
Jenson Button gears up for a thrilling 2024 WEC season, driving for Hertz Team JOTA in the Hypercar category. A racing icon returns to conquer the global endurance stage.
24 Hours of Le MansFIA WECIMSA

Lamborghini Iron Lynx Reveals Powerhouse Lineup for 2024 Hypercar Assault

By Vince Pettit
December 15, 2023
2 Mins read
Lamborghini Iron Lynx roars into 2024 with an elite driver lineup featuring Edoardo Mortara, Mirko Bortolotti, and Romain Grosjean, primed for a hypercar spectacle in FIA WEC and IMSA.
FIA WECFIA World Rally Championship

Matte Black Power: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Reveals Aggressive 2024 Livery

By Team TCF
December 15, 2023
1 Mins read
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing revs up for 2024, revealing a bold matte black livery blending “Speed” and “Prototype” concepts. The dual assault spans WRC, WEC, and beyond, embodying the team’s passion for victory and continuous motorsport innovation.
Historic RacingSportscars

Motorsport Nostalgia Takes Center Stage at Gulf Historic Dubai GP Revival

By Team TCF
December 15, 2023
1 Mins read
Classic motorsports shine at Gulf Historic Dubai GP Revival 2023, featuring iconic wins, intense battles, and a merger with Masters Historic Racing. The event drew over 16,000 attendees, marking a growing interest in vintage racing.
NASCAR Xfinity Series

Creed, Smith join JGR Xfinity, sextet to split two all-star cars

By Justin Nguyen
December 15, 2023
2 Mins read
Joe Gibbs Racing’s Xfinity team will run 2 cars for Sheldon Creed and Chandler Smith, the #20 for Aric Almirola and John Hunter Nemechek, and #19 for Taylor Gray, Joe Graf Jr., William Sawalich and Ryan Truex.
NASCAR Cup Series

Noah Gragson joins Stewart-Haas Racing for 2024

By Justin Nguyen
December 14, 2023
2 Mins read
Freshly reinstated by NASCAR, Noah Gragson will make his Cup Series return in 2024 in the #10 Ford of Stewart-Haas Racing.
Dakar

Toyota Gazoo Racing upgrades to Toyota GR DKR Hilux EVO T1U

By Justin Nguyen
December 14, 2023
2 Mins read
Toyota Gazoo Racing will field the Toyota GR DKR Hilux EVO T1U for Seth Quintero and Lucas Moraes in the 2024 Dakar Rally and World Rally-Raid Championship.
NASCAR Cup SeriesNASCAR Xfinity Series

Shane van Gisbergen to race for NASCAR Xfinity title in 2024, plus 7 Cup races

By Justin Nguyen
December 14, 2023
2 Mins read
Now that he’s made the move to America, Supercars great Shane van Gisbergen will run full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for Kaulig Racing along with 7 races in the Cup Series for Trackhouse.
NASCAR Truck Series

Grant Enfinger returns to CR7 for full 2024 NASCAR Truck season

By Justin Nguyen
December 14, 2023
1 Mins read
With GMS Racing’s shutdown, 2023 NASCAR Truck Series championship runner-up Grant Enfinger will race for CR7 Motorsports in 2024.
NASCAR Cup Series

Cody Ware reinstated by NASCAR

By Justin Nguyen
December 14, 2023
1 Mins read
With his domestic assault charges dropped, Cody Ware was reinstated by NASCAR on Monday. He received an indefinite suspension in April.
Nitrocross

Eriksson, Larsson headline Glen Helen Nitrocross

By Justin Nguyen
December 14, 2023
2 Mins read
Oliver Eriksson and Robin Larsson topped Nitrocross’ Group E classes during this weekend’s Glen Helen Raceway round.
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