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Off-Road Racer Podcast Episode 40: Ricky Brabec

Matt Martelli — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 18:49:41 +0000

In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, I sit down with two-time Dakar Rally Champion Ricky Brabec. We discuss the differences between the rally format and North American off-road racing, and the importance of American representation within rally. Ricky then shares his personal, gnarly experiences in rally over the past few years. We also discuss what lies in Ricky’s future...

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2024 Dakar Classic: Celebrating a Legend

Chris Leone — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 21:45:16 +0000

Historic off-road racing occupies a very popular niche in the sport for competitors and fans of all ages. Here in America, vintage machines play a huge role in events like the NORRA Mexican 1000, and even run alongside modern cars in UNLTD Off-Road Racing events like the BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400. RACE – DAKAR 2024 – 09/01/2024 – Stage 4 – Al Salamiya > Al-Hofuf – Dakar Classic – 734 SINIBALDI...

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American Ricky Brabec Wins Dakar Rally for the Second Time

Press Releases — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 18:27:46 +0000

January 19, 2024 — YANBU, Saudi Arabia New-generation Honda CRF450 Rally rules in its debut Fellow Monster Energy Honda rider Adrien Van Beveren finishes on the podium For the second time in four years, Monster Energy Honda racer Ricky Brabec has attained victory in the prestigious Dakar Rally, which ended today on the Saudi Arabian shores of the Red Sea. In 2020, the Californian became the first...

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Polaris RZR Celebrates Victory as Sébastien Loeb Racing Team Triumphs at Dakar Rally 2024

Press Releases — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:25:32 +0000

Polaris RZR Pro R Factory wins the Dakar Rally 2024 in the SSV Category with Sebastien Loeb Racing This victory marks seven total wins at Dakar for Polaris RZR Pro R Factory triumphs on its first appearance at Dakar The Polaris RZR Pro R Factory side-by-side and the Sébastien Loeb Racing team have won the 46th edition of the Dakar Rally after a tremendous showcase of determination...

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Leaders look over their shoulders as Stage 11 steers the Dakar Rally into the home straight

Press Releases — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 21:30:14 +0000

The penultimate day of the 2024 Dakar Rally was not for the feint-hearted as a huge stage measuring 480 kilometres stood between AlUla and Yanbu. Hard charging challengers went on the attack and some hit their target while others saw their dreams of glory go up in smoke. Stage 11 was another brutal day of extreme endurance racing over some of the most perilous terrain that Saudi Arabia has to...

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Rocks dominate the terrain of Stage Ten at the 2024 Dakar Rally

Press Releases — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 20:54:04 +0000

Anybody thinking that Stage 10 of the 2024 Dakar Rally would provide the convoy with an easy day was sorely mistaken. The stage distance may have been under 400 kilometres but there was still plenty of challenges on the loop around the AlUla bivouac. The primary concern for competitors on four wheels was avoiding punctures, but that was easier said than done. Story of Stage Ten: Rocks are back on...

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Sara Price Wins Stage 10 in SSV Making History as the 1st American Woman and Third in Dakar History to Capture a Stage Win

Press Releases — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 20:51:49 +0000

January 17, 2024 (Al Ula, Saudi Arabia) – Stage 10 saw competitors return to the stunning landscapes of Al Ula with a 371 km selective and two road sections. Despite a challenging and tricky course, Sara Price and navigator Jeremy Gray had an exceptional stage – winning the SSV classification and making history. Price joins the prestigious club of Dakar legends Jutta Kleinschmidt and Christina...

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Magnificent views offer many paths to choose from on Stage Nine of the 2024 Dakar Rally

Press Releases — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:21 +0000

The navigation riddles returned on Stage Nine of the 2024 Dakar Rally as the current crop of race leaders defended their spots at the top. The convoy tackled the 417-kilometre timed special stage between Ha’il and AlUla and encountered a host of hidden waypoints that made it difficult to keep things on track. Only three stages now remain before the chequered flag flies in Yanbu on Friday...

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Sara Price running strong half-way through the 12-stage 2024 Dakar Rally

Press Releases — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 01:00:31 +0000

Price & Gray ready for the final six and most challenging days of the 2024 Dakar Rally January 13, 2024 – American racer Sara Price has finished the first half of the 2024 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia in a fortunate and well-earned position among the dozens of SSV (formerly T4) class competitors. Price and navigator Jeremy Gray had consistently good results during the initial six days of racing and...

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American Ricky Brabec Leads Dakar Rally Past Midway Point

Press Releases — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 01:00:12 +0000

Three Honda riders sit in the top five overall positions Six stages remain following Saturday’s rest day As the 46th edition of the Dakar Rally enters its single rest day, the Monster Energy Honda team is positioned well in the motorcycle category, with CRF450 RALLY-mounted American Ricky Brabec sitting first overall and teammates Adrien Van Beveren and Jose Ignacio “Nacho” Cornejo also in the top...

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2024 Dakar Rally finally reaches Riyadh Rest Day after gruelling first week dominated by dunes

Press Releases — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 19:00:52 +0000

The 48-hour Chrono Stage was the final sting in the tail of the first week at the 2024 Dakar Rally. More than 500 kilometres of racing through the mighty dunes of the Empty Quarter desert saw race leaders and defending Dakar champions fall away. Now the convoy enters the midway Rest Day bivouac in Saudi Arabia’s capital city Riyadh. With half a dozen treacherous stages still to race...

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Polaris claims three wins with Sébastien Loeb Racing at Dakar 2024 Midpoint

Press Releases — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 18:00:29 +0000

After six arduous stages of the Dakar Rally so far, the competitors now reach a day of rest in Riyadh, ahead of the remaining half of the world’s toughest rally with six stages to go. With three victories already under their belts so far—claimed in the prologue, SS5 and SS6—the team of #411 Xavier de Soultrait and Martin Bonnet of the Sébastien Loeb Racing team are moving up the standings to...

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