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DakarInterviewsWorld Rally-Raid Championship

INTERVIEW: Austin Jones discusses "really hard" T3 championship battle

By Justin Nguyen
October 16, 2023
5 Mins read

From Morocco, twice-reigning Dakar Rally winner Austin Jones had a quick word with The Checkered Flag about his World Rally-Raid Championship T3 pursuit and the 2024 season.

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DakarInterviewsWorld Rally-Raid Championship

INTERVIEW: Joao Ferreira "really, really looking forward" to new life at Can-Am

By Justin Nguyen
October 9, 2023
10 Mins read
João Ferreira, now at South Racing Can-Am for the 2024 Dakar Rally and World Rally-Raid Championship, sat down with The Checkered Flag to discuss his new home and upcoming T4 title pursuit.
InterviewsOff Road

INTERVIEW: Dustin Jones on mission to prove "good guys can win"

By Justin Nguyen
October 3, 2023
19 Mins read
Can-Am factory racer Dustin Jones sat down with The Checkered Flag to discuss winning in the Can-Am Maverick R’s racing début, its long-anticipated reveal, and the UTV racing scene in 2023.
FIA World RallycrossInterviews

INTERVIEW: Timmy and Kevin Hansen on the Past, Present, and Future of World Rallycross

By Ben Huntley
July 25, 2023
8 Mins read
Kevin and Timmy Hansen sat down with The Checkered Flag at Lydden Hill to chat about all things rallycross.
Extreme EFIA World Rally ChampionshipInterviews

INTERVIEW: No WRC return "at the moment" as Sebastien Loeb prepares for Extreme E return

By Justin Nguyen
July 8, 2023
6 Mins read
While reigning Extreme E champion Sébastien Loeb gets ready for his first XE start of the year, he does not have plans to head back to the World Rally Championship at the moment.
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.
InterviewsRallyUS Rally

INTERVIEW: Brandon Semenuk closes in on second ARA title

By Justin Nguyen
June 17, 2023
15 Mins read
The Checkered Flag got to chat with American Rally Association points leader Brandon Semenuk on his perfect season so far, his mountain biking, and the post-Ken Block rally world.
DakarInterviewsWorld Rally-Raid Championship

INTERVIEW: Sara Price breaks down 2024 Dakar Rally ticket, Mexico triple

By Justin Nguyen
May 14, 2023
12 Mins read
Sara Price, set for her Dakar Rally début in 2024, spoke with The Checkered Flag about qualifying by winning her class at the Sonora Rally, followed by running two more races immediately after.
InterviewsOff Road

INTERVIEW: Dylan Parsons prepares for Pro SPEC jump in 2023

By Justin Nguyen
May 7, 2023
7 Mins read
Championship Off-Road driver Dylan Parsons, 2021 1600 Single Buggy champion and newcomer to Pro SPEC trucks, sat down with The Checkered Flag to discuss the upcoming season.
InterviewsOff Road

INTERVIEW: Rodrigo Ampudia recounts "confidence booster" San Felipe 250 win

By Justin Nguyen
April 15, 2023
9 Mins read
11 days after his San Felipe 250 win, Rodrigo Ampudia spoke with The Checkered Flag about the race’s difficulty, the development of Can-Am’s programme, and racing in Ken Block’s memory.
InterviewsOff Road

INTERVIEW: IODA president Kelly Kuether outlines vision for sportsman short course

By Justin Nguyen
March 29, 2023
10 Mins read
With a month before the season opener, International Off-road Drivers Association president Kelly Kuether spoke with The Checkered Flag on the creation of the series, its mission, and goals for 2023 and beyond for Midwest sportsman short course racing.
IndyCarInterviewsNASCAR Cup Series

INTERVIEW: IndyCar's Conor Daly chases Daytona 500

By Justin Nguyen
February 11, 2023
12 Mins read
The Checkered Flag got to speak with IndyCar veteran Conor Daly as he gears up for the Daytona 500, including his 2023 NASCAR plans and the life of racing both series.
DakarInterviews

INTERVIEW: Aliyyah Koloc prepares for Dakar Rally debut

By Justin Nguyen
December 23, 2022
5 Mins read
As her first Dakar Rally looms, 18-year-old Middle East Cross-Country Bajas champion Aliyyah Koloc spoke with The Checkered Flag about her preparations for the legendary rally raid.
FeaturesFormula EInterviews

EXCLUSIVE: Sam Bird Confident "Gen3 will suit me better than Gen2"

By Nick Golding
December 7, 2022
9 Mins read
Sam Bird endured a challenging period in Formula E during the Gen2 era; however, he’s ready to return to his very best in Gen3.
FeaturesFormula EInterviews

EXCLUSIVE: Mitch Evans Targeting Season Nine Glory After Feeling "like I've been a bridesmaid"

By Nick Golding
December 3, 2022
9 Mins read
Mitch Evans is hoping that Season Nine will finally be his year after two years of misfortune, as the New Zealander sat down with The Checkered Flag at Jaguar’s Gen3 launch.
ARCA SeriesInterviews

INTERVIEW: Brayton Laster talks about love for pizza; Goals for the 2023 season

By Tyler Benoit
September 20, 2022
2 Mins read
Recently, TCF had the opportunity to have a chat with Brayton Laster. We discuss his love for pizza, and his goals for the 2023 season.
Formula 1InterviewsTCR UKW Series

EXCLUSIVE: Without W Series "I wouldn't have been racing the last four years, period" - Jessica Hawkins

By Nick Golding
September 2, 2022
14 Mins read
Role model, Aston Martin Driver Ambassador and W Series superstar Jessica Hawkins spoke exclusively to TCF about all things from the Women’s Euros to getting a female driver back into Formula 1.
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