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Dakar

Pascal Thomasse to enter 5th decade of Dakar competition in 2024

By Justin Nguyen
July 3, 2023
1 Mins read

Pascal Thomasse, whose first Dakar Rally came in 1983, will make his 20th start in 2024 for MD Rallye Sport to help support building a new centre for disabled children.

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FIA World Rallycross

Kristoffersson Secures Magic Win In Sweden

By Ben Huntley
July 2, 2023
2 Mins read
Johan Kristoffersson remains unbeaten in the 2023 FIA World Rallycross Championship after winning at home in Höljes.
World Rally-Raid Championship

Crash injuries force David Tieppo to skip Desafio Ruta 40

By Justin Nguyen
July 2, 2023
1 Mins read
After breaking his left hand and femur at the Rally Santafesino, David Tieppo will not be able to race the Desafío Ruta 40 in August.
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.
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.
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.
European RallycrossFIA World Rallycross

PREVIEW: 2023 FIA World Rallycross Championship - Höljes, Sweden

By Ben Huntley
June 28, 2023
3 Mins read
The World Rallycross ‘Magic Weekend’ returns to Höljes with a bumper crop of drivers and spectators expected.
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.
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.
Dakar

Jayden Els wins Dakar 2024 registration in TGR 1000 Desert Race

By Justin Nguyen
June 27, 2023
2 Mins read
As the top finishing team to have never run the Dakar Rally at the TGR 1000 Desert Race, 18-year-old Jayden Els and co-driver Elvéne Vonk earned a spot in the 2024 Rally field.
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