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Renewed Transanatolia Rally heads from Istanbul to Ankara in late August 2026

18/05/2026

Turkey will host a revamped edition of the Transanatolia Rally in 2026. Organiser Transanatolia Spor Organizasyonları has announced that the rally will run from 29 August to 6 September through central and northern Turkey. The route covers around 2,300 kilometres,...

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Olympia Rally 2026: Six Days Through the Heart of the Peloponnese

02/05/2026

The Olympia Rally has grown into one of Europe’s most compelling motorcycle rally raids — not because of its scale, but because of its combination of demanding navigation, varied terrain and a unique setting in the heart of the Greek...

Team Dakar Classic with legendary Peugeot on its way to Dakar 2027

02/03/2026

On Saturday, February 28th, the Dakar Classic team held an open workshop day. The Dakar Classic team is a Dutch rally team from Boekel preparing to participate in the 2027 Dakar Classic, a class within the legendary Dakar Rally that...

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In Memoriam – Robert van Pelt Sr.

11/02/2026

The rally raid community has had to say farewell to Robert van Pelt Senior. A man whose life was largely devoted to rally sport. A competitor with an impressive track record, but above all a beloved husband, father, teammate, and...

Africa Eco Race 2026 daily on RTL7, produced by RallyTracks

19/01/2026

The Africa Eco Race is back and will receive a prominent place on Dutch television in 2026. From 25 January through 8 February 2026, this legendary rally raid will be broadcast daily on RTL7, with an extensive television program produced...

Leeuw Rallysport Team Presentation

22/11/2025

On Wednesday, November 19th, Leeuw Rallysport presented itself to the public at Leeuw Opleidingen in Eindhoven. Marc Leeuw is the founder of the team, but in recent years he has been skillfully handing over the reins to his son Marnix....

Behind the Scenes: How the Africa Eco Race roadbook comes to life

08/11/2025

Long before the first motorbike, car, or truck roars to life on African soil, the backbone of the Africa Eco Race is already in place: the roadbook. This so-called “desert bible” is the guiding compass for every competitor throughout the...

DaklaPack Rallysport launches the DKR EVO: From dream to Dakar reality

05/11/2025

After crossing the finish line of Dakar 2023, a new chapter began for DaklaPack Rallysport. What started as an ambitious idea has now become reality: the DKR EVO, a T1+ rally car fully developed in-house, merging passion, experience, and vision...

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Strong Dutch contingent impresses in grueling Greece Rally 2025

28/09/2025

The Greece Rally 2025 has come to an end after a thrilling week filled with dust, rocks, and steep mountain passes. Starting from the Elpida Resort & Spa in Serres, competitors covered over 1500 rally kilometers across the rugged terrain...

Memo Tours heads to Africa Eco Race 2026 with six riders

19/08/2025

Memo Tours, the rally (service) team led by Bennie and Monique Migchelbrink, has been a mainstay in the rally raid world for over 31 years. Known for their consistent presence at around eight rallies or raids each year — including...