Off Road

Benediktas Vanagas auctions off Dakar Hilux's fender and Al-Attiyah's cap, donates vehicles for Ukraine

By Justin Nguyen

January 27, 2023

2 Mins read

Benediktas Vanagas auctioned off his Dakar Rally Toyota Hilux’s fender for €7,500, which was donated to Ukraine relief along with vehicles for the army. A cap signed by winner Nasser Al-Attiyah went for €1,000.

Yamaha launches Tenere Spirit Experience

By Justin Nguyen

January 26, 2023

2 Mins read

While Yamaha no longer provides factory support for Dakar Rally bike riders, the brand has created the Ténéré Spirit Experience to let Ténéré 700 owners run rally raids in a non-competitive environment.

Dakar

Juan Puga plans Dakar Rally return, Malle Moto entry in 2024

By Justin Nguyen

January 25, 2023

2 Mins read

After skipping the 2023 race, Juan José Puga hopes to return to the Dakar Rally in 2024 and compete in the Malle Moto class for the first time.

Dakar

Charan Moore to enter 2024 Dakar Rally, won't defend Malle Moto title

By Justin Nguyen

January 25, 2023

2 Mins read

2023 Dakar Rally Malle Moto winner Charan Moore will not plan to go back-to-back in 2024, but will still run next year’s Rally.

Nitrocross Race of Champions

2023 Race of Champions: FC1-X returns for second dance

By Justin Nguyen

January 25, 2023

1 Mins read

After making its début in the 2022 Race of Champions, Nitro Rallycross’ Group E FC1-X will return to ROC this weekend as one of the vehicles used in the tournaments.

Off Road

Red Bull Scramble set for inaugural national championship

By Justin Nguyen

January 25, 2023

2 Mins read

After two strong years, the Red Bull Scramble Series will begin its first season as a national championship this weekend.

NASCAR Cup Series Projekt E

Brad Keselowski to sport Ken Block Projekt E livery at NASCAR Phoenix test

By Justin Nguyen

January 24, 2023

2 Mins read

For NASCAR Cup testing at Phoenix this week, Brad Keselowski’s #6 RFK Ford Mustang will sport a tribute to Ken Block’s rallycross Ford Fiesta that he ran in the Projekt E series in 2020.

Extreme E

Gary Paffett named McLaren XE Sporting Director

By Justin Nguyen

January 23, 2023

2 Mins read

Former DTM and Formula E driver Gary Paffett, who was Mercedes-EQ’s advisor until their absorption by McLaren, has been named Sporting Director of their Extreme E arm.

Dakar Race of Champions

2023 Race of Champions: Stephane Peterhansel to demo Audi RS Q e-tron E2

By Justin Nguyen

January 23, 2023

2 Mins read

While his Dakar Rally team-mate Mattias Ekström and rival Sébastien Loeb compete at the Race of Champions, Stéphane Peterhansel will show off his Audi RS Q e-tron E2 in an exhibition there.

Dakar FIA World Rallycross Race of Champions

2023 Race of Champions: Mattias Ekstrom, Johan Kristoffersson create Team Sweden

By Justin Nguyen

January 23, 2023

2 Mins read

Off-road aces Mattias Ekström and Johan Kristoffersson will comprise the Swedish welcoming party for the 2023 Race of Champions.

FIA World Rally Championship IMSA NASCAR

Ford to honour Ken Block on cars throughout 2023

By Justin Nguyen

January 22, 2023

1 Mins read

In tribute to their late former driver, Ford Performance will have Ken Block decals on their vehicles, including rally, NASCAR, and IMSA, during the 2023 season.

Race of Champions RX2e Championship

Zeroid X1, Supercar Lites tabbed as rallycross vehicles for 2023 Race of Champions

By Justin Nguyen

January 21, 2023

1 Mins read

QEV Technologies’ ZEROID X1, the vehicle of choice for World Rallycross’ RX2e, and Supercar Lites will run next week’s Race of Champions.

Nitrocross Off Road Rallycross

Nitro Rallycross Honors Ken Block by Retiring the No. 43

By Kieran Forrest

January 21, 2023

1 Mins read

As many still grieve and mourn the loss of motorsports icon Ken Block, Nitro Rallycross has decided to retire his number, 43, in honor of his legacy.

Nitrocross Off Road Rallycross

Fraser McConnell Fights the Freeze to Take His Second Top Qualifier in Trois-Rivieres

By Kieran Forrest

January 21, 2023

2 Mins read

Fraser McConnell wins his second top qualifier of the season at Trois-Rivieres in Round 7 of Nitro Rallycross.

Dakar

2023 Africa Eco Race postponed to 2024

By Justin Nguyen

January 21, 2023

3 Mins read

The 2023 Africa Eco Race, originally scheduled for 11–26 March, has been pushed to 30 December – 14 January 2024 due to weather concerns, especially flooding has plagued Dakar where the race will finish.

FIA World Rally Championship Formula 1

Rallying Remains Primary Focus for Hyundai as Abiteboul Denies Formula 1 Rumours

By Paul Hensby

January 21, 2023

1 Mins read

Cyril Abiteboul insists Hyundai’s main focus remains in the World Rally Championship despite links about the Korean car manufacturer joining Formula 1 in 2026.

Dakar

2023 Dakar Rally: From The Checkered Flag's Newsroom

By Justin Nguyen

January 20, 2023

4 Mins read

Missed The Checkered Flag’s coverage of the 2023 Dakar Rally? All pre-race stories, stage reports, and final articles can be found here.

Benediktas Vanagas auctions off Dakar Hilux's fender and Al-Attiyah's cap, donates vehicles for Ukraine

Yamaha launches Tenere Spirit Experience

Juan Puga plans Dakar Rally return, Malle Moto entry in 2024

Charan Moore to enter 2024 Dakar Rally, won't defend Malle Moto title

2023 Race of Champions: FC1-X returns for second dance

Red Bull Scramble set for inaugural national championship

Brad Keselowski to sport Ken Block Projekt E livery at NASCAR Phoenix test

Gary Paffett named McLaren XE Sporting Director

2023 Race of Champions: Stephane Peterhansel to demo Audi RS Q e-tron E2

2023 Race of Champions: Mattias Ekstrom, Johan Kristoffersson create Team Sweden

Ford to honour Ken Block on cars throughout 2023

Zeroid X1, Supercar Lites tabbed as rallycross vehicles for 2023 Race of Champions

Nitro Rallycross Honors Ken Block by Retiring the No. 43

Fraser McConnell Fights the Freeze to Take His Second Top Qualifier in Trois-Rivieres

2023 Africa Eco Race postponed to 2024

Rallying Remains Primary Focus for Hyundai as Abiteboul Denies Formula 1 Rumours

2023 Dakar Rally: From The Checkered Flag's Newsroom

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