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Baja

Al-Rajhi and McInnes dominate Saudi Baja opening stage, problems for Van Loon

30/01/2026

The first full stage of the Saudi Baja delivered plenty of drama on Friday. On the 242-kilometer special stage through the Great Nafud Desert, the differences between favorites and challengers became clear, while technical problems broke many contenders for victory....

Baja

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...

Baja

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...

Baja

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...

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...