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Qatar International Baja

Top contenders, dunes, and Dutch ambitions at the 2025 Qatar International Baja

06/11/2025

From November 6 to 8, the desert landscape around Doha sets the stage for the 2025 Qatar International Baja. This year’s edition serves as the penultimate round of both the FIA World Baja Cup and the FIM Bajas World Cup,...

Baja

Erik and Anja van Loon conclude season in Qatar and Dubai

03/11/2025

With an improved Can-Am Maverick R, Erik and Anja van Loon will compete in two more races at the end of the season. First up is the Qatar International Baja, taking place from November 6 to 8, followed two weeks...

Morocco Desert Challenge

MDC ends for Erik van Loon due to bad luck and organizational misstep

12/04/2025

After a strong start in the seventh stage, the Morocco Desert Challenge came to an abrupt end for Erik van Loon and Wouter Rosegaar. Due to a broken rear diff, their Can-Am Maverick R came to a standstill in the...

Morocco Desert Challenge

Tough second stage sees two Dutch winners: Huzink and Van der Valk

06/04/2025

The second stage of the Morocco Desert Challenge, from Plage Blanche to Laayoune, proved to be a true test of man and machine. Divided into three distinct specials, the 354-kilometer timed section delivered a mix of sand, canyon descents, challenging...

Baja

Van Loon leads FIA World Cup after flawless rally in Saudi Arabia

01/02/2025

The Saudi Arabia Baja was the first round of the FIA World Cup. Erik van Loon and Wouter Rosegaar delivered a very strong and flawless rally in the Can-Am Maverick. During the second stage, they recorded the 11th fastest time...

Baja

Erik van Loon starts flawlessly and fast in Hail

31/01/2025

The first round of the FIA World Cup Baja has kicked off in Hail. Erik van Loon and Wouter Rosegaar had a flawless and strong start to the rally. In the Can-Am Maverick, they were quick both in the prologue...

Baja

Erik van Loon prepares for first World Championship event in Saudi Arabia

27/01/2025

After the Dakar Rally, Erik van Loon announced his focus on the FIA World Baja Cup in 2025, a challenging championship featuring eight events spread across Europe and the Middle East. Erik will compete with a Can-Am Maverick, built by...

Baja

Preview of the Saudi Baja Hail: Top Contenders, Debutants, and locals

26/01/2025

From January 30 to February 1, 2025, the rugged landscapes of Saudi Arabia will once again be the backdrop for a rally, this time the Saudi Baja Hail. As part of the FIA Baja World Cup championship, the rally brings...

Dakar Rally

Erik van Loon and Hein Verschuuren win H4 class in Dakar Classic

17/01/2025

The victory in the H4 class of the Dakar Classic goes to Erik van Loon and Hein Verschuuren. Driving their Audi Quattro, they dominated their class and quickly adapted to the Dakar Classic format. They finished 31st overall, but for...

Dakar Rally

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

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...