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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

Gustavo Gallego entering Desafio Ruta 40 in SSV

By Justin Nguyen
July 2, 2023
1 Mins read

Gustavo Gallego, one of the top Argentinian quad racers with three Dakar Rally starts and now an SSV driver, will run the Desafío Ruta 40 in August.

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NASCAR Xfinity Series

Lightning forces The Loop 121 postponement

By Justin Nguyen
July 2, 2023
2 Mins read
After 25 of 55 laps was completed, rain and lightning have forced the rest of the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ Chicago street race to be moved to Sunday.
Off Road

Ural Automotive Plant creates rally raid team

By Justin Nguyen
July 2, 2023
1 Mins read
Ural Automotive Plant is the latest manufacturer to create a factory rally raid programme, which will début at the Silk Way Rally with Yuri Naiman as driver.
Off Road

CERTT splits T1+ into own category for 2024

By Justin Nguyen
July 1, 2023
1 Mins read
The Spanish Cross-Country Rally Championship will spin off T1+ vehicles, which include the top-line Toyota GR DKR Hilux and Mini JCW Plus, from the T1 class for 2024 onwards.
NASCAR

Ken Schrader to run full 2023 SRX calendar

By Justin Nguyen
July 1, 2023
1 Mins read
After doing a one-off in 2022, Ken Schrader will race for the Superstar Racing Experience championship in 2023.
World Rally-Raid Championship

CaNav champion Ivan Martin entering Desafio Ruta 40

By Justin Nguyen
June 30, 2023
1 Mins read
Iván Martín, 2022 Argentine Rally Raid M2 champion and South American Rally Race winner, will make his World Rally-Raid debut in the hometown Desafío Ruta 40.
Dakar

Ivan Merichal plans Dakar Rally debut in 2024 with tree-planting campaign

By Justin Nguyen
June 30, 2023
2 Mins read
Iván Merichal hopes to race the Dakar Rally for the first time in 2024, and do so while offsetting his carbon footprint by planting trees.
Extreme E

Sebastien Loeb to fill in for Nasser Al-Attiyah at Island X Prix

By Justin Nguyen
June 29, 2023
2 Mins read
With Nasser Al-Attiyah racing the Italian Baja, World Rally-Raid Championship rival and reigning Extreme E champion Sébastien Loeb will make his XE return in his place in Sardinia.
Dakar

Dakar Rally's port of departure moving to Barcelona

By Justin Nguyen
June 28, 2023
1 Mins read
Per reports from TV3, the Dakar Rally will switch its starting port from Marseille to Barcelona in 2024, from which vehicles will be shipped to Saudi Arabia.
NASCAR Xfinity Series

Spencer Pumpelly rejoins SSGLR for Chicago Xfinity

By Justin Nguyen
June 28, 2023
2 Mins read
IMSA driver Spencer Pumpelly will return to the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Chicago with SS-Green Light Racing.
DakarWorld Rally-Raid Championship

Borja Perez plans Rallye du Maroc entry for Dakar 2024

By Justin Nguyen
June 28, 2023
1 Mins read
Borja Pérez Casimiro, vice president of the Federación Melillense de Motocicliso. will race the Rallye du Maroc with the hope of qualifying for the 2024 Dakar Rally.
Dakar

TRANSCRIPT: TCF Interview with Justin Gerlach

By Justin Nguyen
June 28, 2023
14 Mins read
The full transcript of The Checkered Flag’s interview with 2024 Dakar Rally aspirant and bike rider Justin Gerlach.
Dakar

FIA to grant EoT for Audi at Dakar 2024

By Justin Nguyen
June 28, 2023
2 Mins read
Audi will reportedly receive 32 more kW of power for the 2024 Dakar Rally from the 2023 edition, while the minimum weight of the rival T1+ class is raised.
NASCAR Xfinity Series

Sheldon Creed docked 25 points for Nashville conduct

By Justin Nguyen
June 28, 2023
1 Mins read
Sheldon Creed has been penalised 25 points for delivering on a threat to intentionally take out Sammy Smith during the NASCAR Xfinity race in Nashville.
NASCAR Cup Series

Jimmie Johnson withdraws from Chicago Street Race after family tragedy

By Justin Nguyen
June 27, 2023
1 Mins read
Jimmie Johnson will not run the NASCAR Cup race in Chicago after his in-laws and nephew were killed in a reported murder-suicide.
DakarInterviews

INTERVIEW: Justin Gerlach pursues Dakar Rally dream

By Justin Nguyen
June 27, 2023
14 Mins read
The Checkered Flag sat down with Justin Gerlach as he hopes to become the youngest German rider to compete at the Dakar Rally in 2024.
World Rally-Raid Championship

Skyler Howes, Husqvarna Factory Racing part ways

By Justin Nguyen
June 27, 2023
1 Mins read
After three years with the team, Skyler Howes has departed Husqvarna Factory Racing effective immediately.
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