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Technical problems spoil opening stage for Erik and Anja van Loon at Hail Baja

30/01/2026

Erik van Loon and navigator Wouter Rosegaar seemed to start their hunt for the FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Bajas well. After a strong third time in the prologue, a podium finish looked within reach, but technical problems threw a...

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Al-Rajhi and McInnes win Saudi Baja prologue

29/01/2026

The Saudi Baja kicked off on Thursday with a short but significant six-kilometer prologue. In both the car and motorcycle classes, the favorites immediately secured the best starting positions for Friday’s first full stage. Al-Rajhi seizes revenge Yazeed Al-Rajhi made...

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Saudi Baja opens 2026 season with strong field in Hail

28/01/2026

Less than two weeks after the finish of the Dakar Rally, the cross-country racing world returns to Saudi Arabia. From January 29 to 31, Hail will host the Saudi Baja, the opening round of both the FIA World Baja Cup...

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Erik and Anja van Loon kick off 2026 with Baja in Hail

21/01/2026

After a diverse 2025 in which Erik van Loon made a strong start in the FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Bajas and enjoyed several rallies in the WRC, and Anja van Loon continued to grow in bajas and rallies, the...

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MB Rally Trophy ends on rain-soaked last day, Van Loon takes the win

13/12/2025

The fifth and final day of the MB Rally Trophy 2025 started under heavy rain in Merzouga. The weather had other plans for what was meant to be a competitive conclusion to the first edition of this event. Due to...

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Stage 4 MB Rally Trophy: Van Loon stays cool under pressure, overall win within reach

12/12/2025

Stage four of the 2025 MB Rally Trophy brought together everything that makes this rally a unique adventure. Three completely different specials, ranging from sharp rocky trails to deep sand bowls and a night finale in total darkness, pushed both...

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MB Rally Trophy day three: Van Loon extends Lead, De Rooy crashes out

11/12/2025

The third stage of the MB Rally Trophy has shaken up the standings. At the front, things remain stable: Erik van Loon and Wouter Rosegaar take their third consecutive stage win and extend their lead to over an hour and...

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Moroccan spectacle during the second stage of the MB Rally Trophy

10/12/2025

The second day of the 2025 MB Rally Trophy truly lived up to expectations. Competitors were served a full dose of Morocco: breathtaking landscapes paired with treacherous tracks that pushed both man and machine to the limit. The stage was...

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Van Loon and Rosegaar impress in opening stage of MB Trophy

09/12/2025

The first stage of the 2025 MB Trophy was anything but a warm-up. The route around Erfoud was packed with hazards, including deceptive parallel tracks, dangerous descents, and tricky navigation through palm groves. It was precisely in these challenging conditions...

X-raid confident after successful final rehearsal at Jeddah Baja

09/12/2025

With the 2026 Dakar Rally approaching fast, the Jeddah Baja offered X-raid the perfect opportunity to fine-tune their preparations. The German team seized the moment. Guillaume de Mévius and Mathieu Baumel delivered a strong performance in their MINI JCW Rally...