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Dakar

2023 Dakar Rally: FIA clears Carlos Sainz Jr. for closing father's door

By Justin Nguyen
January 6, 2023
3 Mins read

Carlos Sainz Jr. was subject to an FIA investigation after he closed his dad’s door during Stage 3 of the Dakar Rally, but stewards decided no further action was necessary beyond warning against repeat events.

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Dakar

2023 Dakar Rally: Weather forces Stages 6 and 7 modifications

By Justin Nguyen
January 6, 2023
1 Mins read
With rain in Dawadmi making it impossible for the Dakar Rally campers to set up shop, Stage 6 will be shortened by 100 km before heading to Riyadh for the 7th.
Dakar

2023 Dakar Rally: Al-Attiyah attacks Audi boost off and on track with Stage 5 win

By Justin Nguyen
January 6, 2023
5 Mins read
Rival Audi received a slight boost from the W2RC for the fifth stage of the Dakar Rally via Equivalence of Technology, but Nasser Al-Attiyah still kept them at bay for the T1 win.
WRC2

Greensmith joins Toksport WRT for 2023 WRC2 season

By Pontus Lindroos
January 5, 2023
1 Mins read
Following the departure from M-Sport Ford WRT, the Britoin Gus Greensmith has now confirmed he will be joining Toksport WRT for 2023
Dakar

2023 Dakar Rally: Loeb provides bright spot for Hunters with Stage 4 win

By Justin Nguyen
January 4, 2023
4 Mins read
Amid a difficult Dakar Rally for him and his fellow Prodrive Hunters, Sébastien Loeb was able to find light in the darkness by topping Stage #4.
WRC3

Herranen aims to join the 2023 WRC3 class with start in Sweden

By Pontus Lindroos
January 4, 2023
1 Mins read
Toni Herranen is aiming to do a part-time program in the 2023 WRC3 season
WRC2

Miele swaps to Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 for 2023

By Pontus Lindroos
January 4, 2023
1 Mins read
The 2022 WRC Masters champion Mauro Miele will swap to a brand-new Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 for 2023 WRC2 campaign
Dakar

Petter Solberg eyeing 2024 Dakar Rally effort

By Justin Nguyen
January 4, 2023
1 Mins read
Speaking to NRK Nyheter, retired World Rally and Rallycross Champion Petter Solberg revealed he has been training for a Dakar Rally run in 2024.
Off RoadStadium SUPER Trucks

Off-road legend Robbie Pierce dies at 63

By Justin Nguyen
January 4, 2023
2 Mins read
Robbie Pierce, businessman and off-road star who has raced in short course, Baja, and even Dakar, died in a scuba diving accident. He was 63.
Dakar

2023 Dakar Rally: Rain shortens Stage 3

By Justin Nguyen
January 3, 2023
3 Mins read
A downpour that created a difficult-to-traverse river resulted in Stage #3 of the Dakar Rally to be reduced from 477 kilometres to 377.
Junior WRCWRC3

Dominguez confirms continuation in 2023 Junior WRC

By Pontus Lindroos
January 3, 2023
1 Mins read
Diego Dominguez has confirmed he will be continuing in the 2023 Junior WRC and WRC3 series
RallyRallycross

Rally star Ken Block dies at 55

By Justin Nguyen
January 3, 2023
2 Mins read
Ken Block, who wowed fans with his Gymkhana series and rally successes, died in a snowmobile accident Monday. He was 55.
Dakar

2023 Dakar Rally: Nasser Al-Attiyah returns to winning form as Hunters suffer punctures in Stage 2

By Justin Nguyen
January 2, 2023
4 Mins read
After a difficult start, defending Dakar Rally winner Nasser Al-Attiyah is back on top of the podium in Stage #2.
FIA World Rally Championship

29 Rally1 cars manufactured in first season

By Pontus Lindroos
January 2, 2023
1 Mins read
A total of 29 Rally1 cars were produced by the three manufacturers in WRC during the 2022 season.
Dakar

2023 Dakar Rally: Carlos Sainz, Ricky Brabec win turmoil-filled Stage 1

By Justin Nguyen
January 1, 2023
4 Mins read
Carlos Sainz overcame an early tyre puncture to take Stage #1 Cars of the Dakar Rally, while Ricky Brabec took advantage of penalties to the leaders to win on Bikes.
Off Road

Jerett Brooks retiring from short course racing

By Justin Nguyen
December 31, 2022
1 Mins read
After sixteen years of racing and six pro class titles including the 2022 Championship Off-Road Pro 2 crown, Jerett Brooks is calling it a career.
Dakar

2023 Dakar Rally: Mattias Ekstrom, Toby Price narrowly lead the way in Prologue

By Justin Nguyen
December 31, 2022
3 Mins read
The opening stage of the 2023 Dakar Rally came down to the slimmest of margins like Mattias Ekström beating Sébastien Loeb in the Cars by a second.
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