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Tim and Tom enjoy magical day in the dunes: “Best stage ever”

Posted by Persbericht
16/01/2025

The eleventh stage of the Dakar Rally took Tim and Tom Coronel to the heart of the Empty Quarter, one of the most challenging and iconic sections of the rally. Finishing 13th on the day, just half an hour behind...

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Schareina closes 7’31” on Sanders in shortened stage

Posted by Marije
16/01/2025

Due to thick fog and minimal wind, the start of today’s penultimate special was delayed by about two hours, resulting in a stage that was quite different from what was expected. What was initially planned to be a monster stage...

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Van Loon Racing looks forward to the final stage after a misty morning in the dunes

Posted by Persbericht
16/01/2025

The eleventh stage of the Dakar Rally was anything but easy for Anja van Loon, Ben, and Jan van de Laar. The stage was delayed, leaving them waiting for a long time before the start. Driving in the dunes was...

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Hydrogen-powered HySE-X2 reaches remote Shubaytah and closes in on Dakar Rally finish

Posted by Tim
16/01/2025

The revolutionary hydrogen-powered HySE-X2 moved to within two days of a memorable finish to the Dakar Rally after reaching the remote desert settlement of Shubaytah, deep in Saudi Arabia’s Empty Quarter, on Wednesday evening. Japanese driver Yoshio Ikemachi and his...

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Anja, Ben, and Jan start strong in the dunes, Erik and Hein continue solid performances

Posted by Persbericht
15/01/2025

The tenth stage of the Dakar Rally finally brought the dunes of the Empty Quarter into play. In a short stage filled entirely with sand and dunes, Anja van Loon, Ben, and Jan van de Laar delivered a strong performance,...

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Dakar Rally Stage 10: Loprais Secures Second Consecutive Stage Win, Podium Battle Heats Up

Posted by Robert
15/01/2025

Aleš Loprais claimed his second consecutive stage victory in a challenging route through the dunes, completing the stage in 2 hours, 22 minutes, and 41 seconds. Mitchel van den Brink followed closely, just 48 seconds behind, while Martin Macik finished...

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Tim and Tom frustrated by oil leak after solid stage in the dunes

Posted by Persbericht
15/01/2025

The tenth stage of the Dakar Rally went well for Tim and Tom Coronel. With the help of the four-wheel drive in their Century CR7, the towering dunes were no match for the brothers. They were on course for a...

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All roads lead to ‘Roma’ as Lategan strikes back

Posted by Robin
15/01/2025

In 2015, Nani Roma claimed his last stage win in the Dakar Rally. Ten years later, the Spaniard achieved another victory, securing the first-ever stage win for Ford M-Sport. In the dunes of the Empty Quarter, Roma was 18 seconds...

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Spierings forced to retire after broken drive shaft

Posted by Robin
15/01/2025

The long connecting route from Haradh to Shubaytah was too long for the Taurus T3 Max of Paul Spierings and Jan Pieter van der Stelt. After 255 kilometers on the connecting route, the drive shaft of the buggy broke. As...

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Docherty Does It! Stage win for the BAS World KTM Racing Team

Posted by Tim
15/01/2025

With just the second-ever stage win in the Dakar Rally by a Rally2 rider—following Danilo Petrucci’s triumph in 2022—Michael Docherty has etched his name into Dakar history, firmly establishing himself as a rising star in the sport. Early in the...