Loprais wins thrilling ninth Dakar stage
The ninth stage of the Dakar Rally 2025 was one to remember. Birthday boy Mitchel van den Brink seemed on course for the stage victory for much of the day, but in the end, it was Aleš Loprais who crossed...
Strong performances but setbacks in the ninth stage for Van Loon Racing
The ninth stage, from Riyadh to Haradh, brought both highs and lows for Van Loon Racing. The fast course offered opportunities for strong results, but a wrong turn and some bad luck prevented the teams from having a perfect day....
Anja, Jan, and Ben battle through dust in the eighth stage, Erik and Hein maintain strong performance in the Classic
The eighth stage of the Dakar Rally, from Al Duwadimi to Riyadh, was a day of contrasts for Van Loon Racing. While Erik van Loon and Hein Verschuuren delivered a smooth performance in the Dakar Classic, Anja van Loon, Jan,...
De Rooy makes a statement in Stage 7 of the Dakar Rally
Team De Rooy managed to turn yesterday’s challenges into an impressive performance. Aleš Loprais claimed a dominant victory in Stage 7, with teammate Vaidotas Zala finishing second. Zala ended 9 minutes and 43 seconds behind Loprais, while Jan van de...
Strong performances in the seventh stage for Van Loon Racing
The seventh stage of the 2025 Dakar Rally delivered another mix of speed, technical challenges, and great teamwork for Van Loon Racing. Both Anja van Loon, alongside Ben and Jan van de Laar in the Iveco Powerstar, and Erik van...
Stage 6 Dakar Rally: Mitchel van den Brink Dominates
During Stage 6 of the Dakar Rally, Zala started strong with the fastest time at the first waypoint. However, Mitchel van den Brink took control, together with mechanic Jarno van de Pol and navigator Moi Torrallardona. In their MMT EVO...
Anja, Ben, and Jan conquer dunes in the dark, Erik and Hein start strong after rest day
The sixth stage of the Dakar Rally was a true transition stage, shifting from fast rocky terrain to towering dunes. The first section was very fast, but the dunes in the second half proved challenging. Anja van Loon, Ben, and...
Van Loon Racing prepares for the second week of Dakar
The first five stages of this Dakar Rally have been tough. Anja van Loon, Ben, and Jan van de Laar gained strength throughout the first week. The sister and brothers alternated positions in the truck’s cabin and showed steady improvement....
Macik increases lead in Dakar Rally
Again three MM Technology trucks on the podium, strong performance of Anja van Loon In the fifth stage of the 2025 Dakar Rally in the truck category, Martin Macík delivered another strong performance, winning the stage with a time of...
Top result for Anja van Loon, Ben and Jan van de Laar in tough fifth stage, only stones for Erik and Hein
The fifth stage of the Dakar Rally, also the second part of the marathon stage, brought significant challenges for both Erik and Anja van Loon. While Erik, alongside Hein Verschuuren, tested their Audi Quattro in the Dakar Classic, Anja drove...