Queensland-based Toyota 86 young gun Jarrod Hughes will join the Erebus Academy for 2024 driving for Image Racing, while 2023 Super3 Champion Jobe Stewart will graduate to Super2 for Erebus Motorsport
Author: Shane Lawrie
Shane Lawrie
Head unpaid intern of Behind the Sport and former gimp at Drive Tribe, he might not be the most technical motorsport fan, but enjoys a good race!
As the sun sets over Yanbu, marking the culmination of the Dakar Rally, the numbers tell a captivating tale – 7,891 kilometres covered, 434 racing machines, and 778 steadfast competitors. Episode 8 of In The Dust captures the essence of this incredible journey, illuminating the extraordinary tales that unfolded in the desert.
At the epicentre of the Dakar Rally, where the engines roar and the desert stretches endlessly, lies a bustling city that never sleeps – the bivouac. The penultimate episode of ‘In The Dust’ casts a spotlight on the unsung heroes working tirelessly behind the scenes to keep this temporary camp moving
Not since Jutta Kleinschmidt stood upon the top step of the elite cars in 2001 has a woman claimed a title in the Dakar, however Cristina Gutiérrez has made history as the winner of the Challenger class and just the second woman ever to take the top step overcoming a 25-minute deficit.
Cristina Gutiérrez made history by winning the Dakar Rally and becoming the first woman in 23 years to secure this prestigious title. Triumphing in the Challenger category during stage 12 alongside co-driver Pablo Moreno, the Spaniard staged an impressive comeback, overcoming a 25-minute deficit behind Mitch Guthrie Jr. with unmatched determination.
The 4th edition of the Dakar Classic has been won by a Spaniard by the name of Carlos. Not Sainz, but Santaolalla Milla, a fierce competitor like ‘El Matador’ and one who has been chasing victory for three editions.
Not many observers were ready to bet on a happy end for Audi’s adventure on the Dakar. When it decided in 2022 to embark on the daring gamble of leading a hybrid vehicle to success, the German constructor made a strong impact by hiring Stéphane Peterhansel, Carlos Sainz and Mattias Ekström
It was an edition to forget for all the KTMs, broadly speaking. Since 2020, KTM has always put one of its riders on the podium, which means this year’s performance is a blow for the constructor. What’s more, it is the first time since 1993 that no European constructors are on the final podium.
Victorian based JND Racing has announced a partnership with A14 and DPK Racing that gives Australian Karting competitors a chance to compete in Europe, while also allowing European drivers the chance to compete in Oceania.
Time to check out the dirty, grubby, oily, happy faces from Stage 10 of the Dakar 2024 race.