Off Road

CFMOTO Thunder Racing Team skipping Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge amidst Red Sea shipping crisis

By Justin Nguyen

December 27, 2023

2 Mins read

With Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea potentially impacting transport to the UAE, CFMOTO Thunder Racing Team will not race the 2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge.

After Baja, Nicola Dutto sets sights on Africa Eco Race

By Justin Nguyen

December 26, 2023

2 Mins read

Nicola Dutto, a paraplegic rider, stole the show when he and his team conquered the Baja 1000 in November. Two months later, the crew will head from Europe to Dakar at the 2024 Africa Eco Race.

Dakar

Willem Avenant working to 'decode' Dakar for debut in 2025

By Justin Nguyen

December 26, 2023

4 Mins read

Willem Avenant hopes to achieve a childhood dream of racing the Dakar Rally in 2025, a journey he’ll document on his “Decoding Dakar” series that he plans to provide as a roadmap for other Dakar aspirants.

Dakar

Dirk von Zitzewitz stepping away from navigating, but "not quite finished with the Dakar yet"

By Justin Nguyen

December 26, 2023

2 Mins read

2009 Dakar Rally champion co-driver Dirk von Zitzewitz turned down offers for 2024 as injuries prompted him to walk away from navigating, but he isn’t calling it quits on racing or the Dakar just yet.

Dakar

Mario Franco: "Dakar, as the world's biggest motor race, always has to offer some surprises and challenges different from usual"

By Justin Nguyen

December 25, 2023

2 Mins read

After making his début in 2022, Mário Franco will run his second Dakar Rally in 2024, racing a Yamaha in the Challenger (T3) class with bike star and rally co-driving newcomer Daniel Jordão.

Dakar

Glenn Brinkman: "Dakar is the kind of thing you have to do before you die"

By Justin Nguyen

December 25, 2023

2 Mins read

After finishing third in the 2023 Motorsport Australia Off Road SXS Pro Championship, Glenn Brinkman is heading to the Dakar Rally for the first time in 2024.

Dakar

Yoshio Ikemachi to run first Dakar Rally on bike since 2000 in 2024

By Justin Nguyen

December 24, 2023

2 Mins read

14 years after his last Dakar Rally and 24 years after his last on a bike, Yoshio Ikemachi will return to the race on two wheels in the Rally2 class.

Extreme E

Extreme H completes first testing

By Justin Nguyen

December 24, 2023

1 Mins read

The 2025-bound Extreme H car recently concluded its maiden shakedown. Extreme E hopes to run its first public laps in Sardinia.

Extreme E

2024 Extreme E schedule revealed

By Justin Nguyen

December 24, 2023

2 Mins read

Season 4 of Extreme E will once again begin in Saudi Arabia and have two rounds in Sardinia, along with a to-be-announced location in Europe and a new season finale in Phoenix, United States.

Dakar

2024 Dakar Rally: 11-strong Mission 1000 to test alt-power

By Justin Nguyen

December 24, 2023

2 Mins read

The 2024 Dakar Rally’s Mission 1000 for electric/hydrogen/hybrid vehicles will determine top performers by points earned in a time attack against a set time; bonus points are earned via fan vote and drag race.

Dakar

Amine Echiguer set for Africa Eco Race debut

By Justin Nguyen

December 23, 2023

1 Mins read

Amine Echiguer, the 2022 World Rally-Raid Champion in Rally3, will enter the Africa Eco Race for the first time in 2024.

Dakar Films

Gerard Farres to 'Rock the Dragon' at 2024 Dakar Rally

By Justin Nguyen

December 23, 2023

2 Mins read

Gerard Farrés will have Goku and the Dragon Balls on his side (literally) when he takes on the 2024 Dakar Rally, placing decals of them along his Can-Am Maverick and his helmet.

World Rally-Raid Championship

43 drivers, 37 riders signed up for 2024 W2RC

By Justin Nguyen

December 23, 2023

5 Mins read

The 2024 World Rally-Raid Championship will have 43 FIA drivers (20 Ultimate, 12 Challenger, 11 SSV) and 37 FIM riders (10 RallyGP, 17 Rally2, 10 Quad).

Dakar World Rally-Raid Championship

Kamil Wisniewski to miss 2024 Dakar Rally, plans return for W2RC

By Justin Nguyen

December 22, 2023

1 Mins read

A leg injury he sustained at the 2023 Dakar Rally will prevent Kamil Wiśniewski from running the 2024 edition, but he hopes to enter the remaining World Rally-Raid Championship events.

Dakar

Injury sidelines Mike Wiedemann for 2024 Dakar Rally

By Justin Nguyen

December 22, 2023

2 Mins read

After fracturing his ankle and tearing an Achilles while training, Mike Wiedemann will not race the Dakar Rally in 2024.

Dakar

2024 Dakar Rally: 80 on Dakar Classic entry list

By Justin Nguyen

December 22, 2023

5 Mins read

65 cars and 15 trucks comprise the historic vehicle grid for the navigation-based Dakar Classic in 2024.

FIA World Rallycross Season Review

SEASON REVIEW: 2023 FIA World Rallycross Championship

By Ben Huntley

December 22, 2023

7 Mins read

Featuring electrifying action, great battles, superb racing, and off-track drama, the 2023 FIA World Rallycross Championship was certainly one to remember.

CFMOTO Thunder Racing Team skipping Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge amidst Red Sea shipping crisis

After Baja, Nicola Dutto sets sights on Africa Eco Race

Willem Avenant working to 'decode' Dakar for debut in 2025

Dirk von Zitzewitz stepping away from navigating, but "not quite finished with the Dakar yet"

Mario Franco: "Dakar, as the world's biggest motor race, always has to offer some surprises and challenges different from usual"

Glenn Brinkman: "Dakar is the kind of thing you have to do before you die"

Yoshio Ikemachi to run first Dakar Rally on bike since 2000 in 2024

Extreme H completes first testing

2024 Extreme E schedule revealed

2024 Dakar Rally: 11-strong Mission 1000 to test alt-power

Amine Echiguer set for Africa Eco Race debut

Gerard Farres to 'Rock the Dragon' at 2024 Dakar Rally

43 drivers, 37 riders signed up for 2024 W2RC

Kamil Wisniewski to miss 2024 Dakar Rally, plans return for W2RC

Injury sidelines Mike Wiedemann for 2024 Dakar Rally

2024 Dakar Rally: 80 on Dakar Classic entry list

SEASON REVIEW: 2023 FIA World Rallycross Championship

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