Riders, crews and pundits often end up eating a slice of humble pie when the race ventures into the desert. After six stages, but with a whole week of competition under their belts, the entrants often derided as “daredevils” have proved resilient to the vagaries of fate, while the usual paragons of consistency have made one uncharacteristic blunder after another.
Author: Shane Lawrie
Four years ago, Ricky Brabec won the Dakar while picking up two stage victories along the way. Could the American add a second trophy to his case this year by playing the quiet game again?
Usain Bolt, drives world record-breaking Formula E GENBETA electric race car ahead of first race of the season in Mexico City
Not everyone is equally equipped to deal with the Empty Quarter. The programme for the second part of the 48 HR chrono stage was again sandy, but the portions of dunes could vary greatly in their dimensions
Hyundai Motor Company today unveiled the ‘IONIQ 5 N NPX1,’ a concept model equipped with prototype N Performance Parts, at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 which is part of plans to enhance the high-performance electric vehicle (EV) ownership experience
Automobili Pininfarina celebrates a landmark year with new customers joining an exclusive list of international clients, and a trio of world debuts with new models laying foundations for continued success, with exclusive Battista Edizione Nino Farina, PURA Vision Concept and B95 Barchetta all arriving in 2023
Toyota has unveiled an exciting new upgrade for the rally-bred GR Yaris hot hatch at the Tokyo Auto Salon, with an increase in power and torque, renewed driver-focused cockpit and the debut of an eight-speed DirectShift automatic transmission.
For its third episode, ‘In The Dust’ explores the distinctive dynamics of familial bonds amidst the unforgiving desert terrain with Argentine brothers and riders on rival teams, Kevin and Luciano Benavides. They discuss whether team orders supersede family ties, and offer insights on going for glory against a brother at the world’s most challenging rally.
The Dakar 2024 competitors enter the Empty Quarter for the 48 hours against the clock stage with biouvacs set up at various spots of the stage
As a prelude to the 2024 Supercars season Brad Jones Racing is inviting fans and the local Albury community to explore their workshop on Saturday February 10.