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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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Off Road

New Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally to debut at Rebelle Rally

By Justin Nguyen
September 23, 2023
2 Mins read

Ford’s new 2024 Mustang Mach-E Rally, designed to be the off-road variant in the Mach-E electric family, will make its racing début at the Rebelle Rally.

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MotorcyclesOff Road

Gotland Grand National losing Tofta site amid Swedish Army activity

By Justin Nguyen
September 23, 2023
3 Mins read
The Gotland Grand National, the world’s largest enduro race, will no longer be held at Tofta shooting range after 2023 as the Swedish military increases exercises there amid the current global climate.
Formula 1

Signed Michael Schumacher championship hat up for auction to buy Ukrainian drone

By Justin Nguyen
September 22, 2023
2 Mins read
Michael Schumacher’s 2002 F1 Championship cap, which he signed and gave to manager Willi Weber’s assistant Frank Sievers, will be auctioned off to raise money for an Elf UAV for the 2nd International Legion of Ukraine.
Dakar

Charlie Herbst to ride GasGas at 2024 Dakar Rally

By Justin Nguyen
September 21, 2023
1 Mins read
After racing a KTM at his first five Dakar Rallies, Charlie Herbst will switch to a GasGas RX 450F for the 2024 edition.
World Rally-Raid Championship

Nuno Madeira: "It looks like the FIA forgot about the T1 category"

By Justin Nguyen
September 21, 2023
2 Mins read
While T1 is for prototype cross-country rally cars, T1.1 driver Nuno Madeira feels his specific class has not gotten the respect it deserves as the FIA focuses on the higher T1+ subcategory.
NASCAR Truck Series

Heartland Motorsports Park to close after completing 2023 schedule

By Justin Nguyen
September 21, 2023
2 Mins read
Heartland Motorsports Park, which hosted the first NASCAR Truck Series road course race and drag racing, will close after 34 years amid tax disputes with the county.
World Rally-Raid Championship

KAMAZ-master race truck involved in road accident

By Justin Nguyen
September 20, 2023
1 Mins read
One of KAMAZ-master’s race trucks narrowly avoided an accident on the way to the Russian Rally-Raid Championship’s Baja Sibirskiy Trakt.
World Rally-Raid Championship

Samuel Fremy returning to Rallye du Maroc

By Justin Nguyen
September 20, 2023
1 Mins read
After last racing it in 2021, Samuel Fremy will return to the Rallye du Maroc in October. He ran his first and only Dakar Rally in 2022.
World Rally-Raid Championship

Skyler Howes joins Monster Energy Honda Rally Team

By Justin Nguyen
September 20, 2023
2 Mins read
After departing Husqvarna in June, Skyler Howes will be the fifth Monster Energy Honda factory rider.
Off Road

Gaston Vazquez undergoing treatment after Baja 400 accident

By Justin Nguyen
September 20, 2023
2 Mins read
Gaston Vasquez fractured multiple vertebrae with spinal injuries in a frightening crash at the Baja 400 on Saturday. A GoFundMe has been launched to help pay his hospital fees.
World Rally-Raid Championship

Rallye du Maroc to proceed in support of earthquake relief

By Justin Nguyen
September 20, 2023
2 Mins read
Following the devasating earthquake that devastated Morocco, the Rallye du Maroc will continued as planned but will also organise relief campaigns.
World Rally-Raid Championship

Marshall Meplon to race Rallye du Maroc

By Justin Nguyen
September 20, 2023
1 Mins read
French motocross and enduro rider Marshall Méplon will make his World Rally-Raid Championship début at the Rallye du Maroc in October.
NASCAR Truck Series

Rackley WAR, Matt DiBenedetto split with 3 races left

By Justin Nguyen
September 19, 2023
1 Mins read
Rackley WAR and Matt DiBenedetto’s divorce will happen before the 2023 NASCAR Truck season even ends as the team will bring in a new driver for the final 3 races.
World Rally-Raid Championship

Abu Dhabi winner Tobias Ebster to make Rallye du Maroc debut

By Justin Nguyen
September 19, 2023
1 Mins read
Tobias Ebster, who clinched a spot in the 2024 Dakar Rally by winning the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge’s Rally2 class, will compete in the W2RC season-ending Rallye du Maroc.
NASCAR Xfinity Series

Layne Riggs joins Kaulig Racing for three Xfinity starts

By Justin Nguyen
September 19, 2023
1 Mins read
Reigning NASCAR Weekly Series champion Layne Riggs will make his NASCAR Xfinity début at Texas with Kaulig Racing followed by starts at Las Vegas and Martinsville.
NASCAR Xfinity Series

Daniel Dye entering Xfinity Series with Alpha Prime

By Justin Nguyen
September 18, 2023
1 Mins read
NASCAR Truck rookie Daniel Dye will make his Xfinity Series début at Texas with Alpha Prime Racing, followed by starts at Las Vegas and Phoenix.
Off Road

Penalties turn Baja 400 upside down

By Justin Nguyen
September 18, 2023
4 Mins read
It is probably easier to name Baja 400 competitors who were not penalised, such as Four-Wheeler overall winner Bryce Menzies.
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