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Justin Nguyen

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Justin is not an off-road racer, but he writes about it for The Checkered Flag.
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World Rally-Raid Championship

Frantisek Brutovsky's "surgery went well without any major complications"

By Justin Nguyen
August 29, 2024
1 Mins read

After suffering a spinal injury at the Hungarian Baja, surgery for František Brutovský went without a hitch and he now prepares for six weeks of recovery.

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Rolando Martinez hopes to "promote cross-country rally in Paraguay" with Dakar Rally debut

By Justin Nguyen
August 28, 2024
2 Mins read
Rolando Martínez’s road to the 2025 Dakar Rally began with a rejection, then came a finish in Argentina, a crash in Abu Dhabi, and another strong run in Argentina. Now, he is ready to represent his native Paraguay.
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Jos Verstappen to make classic rally debut in Tour de Corse Historique

By Justin Nguyen
August 28, 2024
1 Mins read
Jos Verstappen’s rally journey will continue in October when he enters the Tour de Corse Historique in a 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 RS.
Off Road

Seth Quintero to make Crandon World Cup debut

By Justin Nguyen
August 28, 2024
1 Mins read
With some time until the World Rally-Raid Championship season finale, Seth Quintero will hop into a Pro 2 truck at Crandon for the first time.
World Rally-Raid Championship

2024 Rallye du Maroc: Route distance tweaked down to 2,468 km

By Justin Nguyen
August 28, 2024
1 Mins read
The 2024 Rallye du Maroc will be slightly shorter than the original route revealed in June, spanning 2,468 kilometres with 1,512 km in Selective Sections rather than the previous 2,492 km (1,1517 timed).
Off Road

Brian Deegan returning to Crandon World Cup

By Justin Nguyen
August 28, 2024
1 Mins read
Action sports star Brian Deegan will be back in a Pro 2 truck for the first time in three years when he enters this weekend’s Crandon World Cup. It will be his first World Cup start since 2020.
DakarWorld Rally-Raid Championship

EnergyLandia Taurus Factory Team formed

By Justin Nguyen
August 28, 2024
1 Mins read
Wevers Sport and the Goczał family’s EnergyLandia Rally Team have joined forces to create EnergyLandia Taurus Factory Team, which will be the only Taurus T3 Max works team at the 2025 Dakar Rally.
Dakar

Purevdorj Murun eager for "Olympics for motorsport enthusiasts" with 2025 Dakar Rally entry

By Justin Nguyen
August 28, 2024
2 Mins read
Purevdorj Murun, who has run rally raids across Asia like the Silk Way Rally and Taklimakan Rally, aims to be the sixth Mongolian rider to complete the Dakar Rally in 2025.
Historic RacingNASCAR

Joe Nemechek, Mike Skeen win inaugural NASCAR Classic round at VIR

By Justin Nguyen
August 27, 2024
3 Mins read
NASCAR veteran Joe Nemechek almost swept the first ever HSR NASCAR Classic weekend at Virginia International Raceway, but Mike Skeen and his Adam Petty Dodge Charger claimed the final race.
NASCAR

SRX, Skip Barber sale falls through, lawsuit impending

By Justin Nguyen
August 27, 2024
2 Mins read
Skip Barber Racing School’s acquisition of the Superstar Racing Experience in March failed to close by the end of April. As a result, SRX’s leadership has filed suit against Skip Barber Racing.
World Rally-Raid Championship

Tomasz Bialkowski sweeps Baja Poland on home soil

By Justin Nguyen
August 27, 2024
5 Mins read
When the FIA World Baja Cup came to his native Poland, Tomasz Białkowski showed up and showed out as he won every timed leg in the SSV category.
World Rally-Raid ChampionshipWRC2

Krzysztof Holowczyc has "secret dream" of returning to rally, cross-country sabbatical

By Justin Nguyen
August 25, 2024
2 Mins read
Reigning FIA European Baja Cup champion Krzysztof Hołowczyc is open to taking a 1- or 2-year break from cross-country rally to return to his roots in rallying, particularly racing in WRC Masters alongside those like Petter Solberg and Marcus Grönholm.
World Rally-Raid Championship

"Quite tricky to navigate" Drawsko Pomorskie military range welcomes Baja Poland

By Justin Nguyen
August 24, 2024
2 Mins read
Baja Poland, the 4th round of the FIA World Baja Cup, takes place at Drawsko Pomorskie. Much like other military training grounds that host cross-country rallies, it offers a twisty and challenging route.
World Rally-Raid Championship

Mikolaj Krysik making SSV driving debut at Baja Poland

By Justin Nguyen
August 23, 2024
1 Mins read
Mikołaj Krysik is the newest addition to the Quad-to-SSV pipeline after acquiring a Can-Am Maverick X3, with the Pole’s first race being this weekend’s Baja Poland.
Off Road

Max Eddy Jr., Polaris RZR to race Baja 400 in Class 1

By Justin Nguyen
August 23, 2024
2 Mins read
For the first time in SCORE International history, a UTV will be competing alongside the buggies of Class 1 when Max Eddy Jr. enters his Polaris RZR Pro R Factory at the Baja 400.
Dakar

TRANSCRIPT: TCF Interview with Willem Avenant

By Justin Nguyen
August 22, 2024
17 Mins read
The full transcript of The Checkered Flag’s interview with 2025 Dakar Rally-bound rider Willem Avenant.
DakarWorld Rally-Raid Championship

Manuel Andujar to race Morocco, 2025 Dakar Rally in SSV

By Justin Nguyen
August 22, 2024
1 Mins read
Manuel Andújar will return to the Dakar Rally in 2025, albeit in an SSV instead of a Quad. He will also run his first World Rally-Raid Championship round in one at the Rallye du Maroc.
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