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Turns out FIA Baja regulars and 2026 Dakar Rally entrants Mark Mustermann and Vic Flip are actually Mark Mateschitz, the co-owner of Red Bull, and Victoria Swarovski, heiress to the glass and jewelry giant.

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Mark Mateschitz, Victoria Swarovski racing as Mark Mustermann and Vic Flip
Turns out FIA Baja regulars and 2026 Dakar Rally entrants Mark Mustermann and Vic Flip are actually Mark Mateschitz, the co-owner of Red Bull, and Victoria Swarovski, heiress to the glass and jewel…
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December 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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After experimenting in the Baja Cup in 2025, the FIA has added a Master Drivers trophy to the World Rally-Raid Championship for 2026. It'll be awarded to the best non-priority driver over the age of 50.

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W2RC adds Master Drivers trophy
After experimenting in the Baja Cup in 2025, the FIA has added a Master Drivers trophy to the World Rally-Raid Championship for 2026. It’ll be awarded to the best non-priority driver over the…
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December 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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With the FIA European Baja Cup schedule shortened from 9 to 8 races, drivers must now designate 6 rounds to earn points in (previously 7).

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European Baja Cup points-earning races reduced to 6
With the FIA European Baja Cup schedule shortened from 9 to 8 races, drivers must now designate 6 rounds to earn points in (previously 7).
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December 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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With the BMP-1 set to celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2026, STV Machinery has started building new hulls in a factory that was last used for the same purpose in 1989.

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STV building BMP-1 hulls
With the BMP-1 set to celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2026, STV Machinery has started building new hulls in a factory that was last used for the same purpose in 1989.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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The Lithuanian government invited all competitors to meet on Tuesday ahead of the Dakar Rally. Due to the protests against media reforms, Benediktas Vanagas won't take part.

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Vanagas turns down pre-Dakar government reception amid protests
The Lithuanian government invited all competitors to meet on Tuesday ahead of the Dakar Rally. Due to the protests against media reforms, Benediktas Vanagas won’t take part.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Fresh off winning the Rallye du Maroc in Rally3, Noa Sainct will ride the Africa Eco Race with Marc Joineau's team. He also plans to do the Carta Rallye and Rallye du Maroc in Rally2 next year.

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Noa Sainct set for Africa Eco Race debut, will also race Carta and RdM
Fresh off winning the Rallye du Maroc in Rally3, Noa Sainct will ride the Africa Eco Race with Marc Joineau’s team. He also plans to do the Carta Rallye and Rallye du Maroc in Rally2 next yea…
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December 22, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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Imre Varga's Toyota Hilux Overdrive was severely damaged by recent flooding, leaving him in danger of missing the Africa Eco Race. He hopes to find a new Hilux in time.

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Varga Racing Team’s Hilux damaged by washout, AER entry in jeopardy
Imre Varga’s Toyota Hilux Overdrive was severely damaged by recent flooding, leaving him in danger of missing the Africa Eco Race. He hopes to find a new Hilux in time.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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The Mercedes-Benz G600 TE AMG that former F1 driver Clay Regazzoni raced at the Paris–Dakar Rally from 1989 to 1992 was restored by Mechatronik and is now up for sale.

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Clay Regazzoni’s Dakar Mercedes G600 TE for sale
The Mercedes-Benz G600 TE AMG that former F1 driver Clay Regazzoni raced at the Paris–Dakar Rally from 1989 to 1992 was restored by Mechatronik and is now up for sale.
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December 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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The Peugeot 2008 DKR+ that Sébastien Loeb raced in his rally raid debut at the 2015 Rallye OiLibya du Maroc is currently in Spain and offered for sale.

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Sebastien Loeb’s Peugeot 2008 DKR+ up for sale
The Peugeot 2008 DKR+ that Sébastien Loeb raced in his rally raid debut at the 2015 Rallye OiLibya du Maroc is currently in Spain and offered for sale.
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December 21, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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The Lancia 037 Rally Evo 2 of Markku Alén, the last RWD Group B car to win a WRC round when it claimed the 1984 Tour de Corse, has made it to its new owner after a 4-year effort.

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Markku Alen’s 1984 Lancia 037 Evo 2 goes to new owner
The Lancia 037 Rally Evo 2 of Markku Alén, the last RWD Group B car to win a WRC round when it claimed the 1984 Tour de Corse, has made it to its new owner after a 4-year effort.
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December 21, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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Tomáš Tomeček will run the Dakar Rally in his Tatra 815, then join his team for the Africa Eco Race a week later. He only did Dakar in 2025 while the team was at the AER.

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Tomas Tomecek to do Dakar–Africa Eco Race double
Tomáš Tomeček will run the Dakar Rally in his Tatra 815, then join his team for the Africa Eco Race a week later. He only did Dakar in 2025 while the team was at the AER.
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December 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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The 1998 Subaru Impreza WRC2 that Toshihiro Arai raced as Subaru Allstars has been sold.

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Toshihiro Arai’s 1999 Subaru Impreza WRC2 sold
The 1998 Subaru Impreza WRC2 that Toshihiro Arai raced as Subaru Allstars has been sold.
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December 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Jarno D'Orsogna, a former Honda air quality employee, has returned to the manufacturer and will race a Honda CRF450RX Rally in his quest to make the 2027 Dakar Rally.

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Jarno D’Orsogna rejoins Honda for 2027 Dakar pursuit
Jarno D’Orsogna, a former Honda air quality employee, has returned to the manufacturer and will race a Honda CRF450RX Rally in his quest to make the 2027 Dakar Rally.
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December 20, 2025 at 6:14 AM
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Juan Cruz Yacopini is in the hospital after suffering spinal shock, polytrauma, and cardiac arrest when he hit his head while swimming on Friday afternoon.

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Juan Cruz Yacopini seriously injured in swimming accident
Juan Cruz Yacopini is in the hospital after suffering spinal shock, polytrauma, and cardiac arrest when he hit his head while swimming on Friday afternoon.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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Hellgeth Engineering, fresh off racing the Rallye du Maroc, partnered with Mercedes to build what they call the "most powerful off-road Unimog to date".

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Hellgeth Engineering, Mercedes-Benz develop luxury Unimog
Hellgeth Engineering, fresh off racing the Rallye du Maroc, partnered with Mercedes to build what they call the “most powerful off-road Unimog to date”.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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After a year off, the Desafío Ruta 40 is back in 2026 with a 2,700-km route bouncing between San Juan and San Rafael.

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2026 Desafio Ruta 40 route
After a year off, the Desafío Ruta 40 is back in 2026 with a 2,700-km route bouncing between San Juan and San Rafael.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Seth Quintero will try his hand at rallying by running the American Rally Association slate in the new Toyota GR Corolla RC2. Yes, he'll still be racing the W2RC too.

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Seth Quintero to race ARA “in parallel with W2RC”
Seth Quintero will try his hand at rallying by running the American Rally Association slate in the new Toyota GR Corolla RC2. Yes, he’ll still be racing the W2RC too.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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After five Dakar Rally wins in the Stock class, Akira Miura will depart Toyota Auto Body following January's race and join Toyota Gazoo Racing in Ultimate for the rest of the W2RC season.

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Akira Miura to join Toyota Gazoo Racing after Dakar
After five Dakar Rally wins in the Stock class, Akira Miura will depart Toyota Auto Body following January’s race and join Toyota Gazoo Racing in Ultimate for the rest of the W2RC season.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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Gioele Meoni and his friend Andy Winkler, whose fathers Fabrizio and Aldo did the Dakar Rally, decided to try following the path of the 2003 race's SS5. Gioele rode his dad's 2002-winning KTM 950.

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Gioele Meoni, Andy Winkler follow 2003 Dakar’s Stage 5 route
Gioele Meoni and his friend Andy Winkler, whose fathers Fabrizio and Aldo did the Dakar Rally, decided to try following the path of the 2003 race’s SS5. Gioele rode his dad’s 2002-winni…
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December 19, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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Baltic, now the official timekeeper for the Africa Eco Race, has created La Cap 180°, a commemorative watch to celebrate the rally.

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Baltic, new Africa Eco Race timekeeper, creates Cap 180°
Baltic, now the official timekeeper for the Africa Eco Race, has created La Cap 180°, a commemorative watch to celebrate the rally.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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NASCAR great Greg Biffle, who dabbled in the Stadium Super Trucks with success and created the Sand Outlaw Series, died in a plane crash on Thursday. He was 55.

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Greg Biffle, 1969–2025
NASCAR great Greg Biffle, who dabbled in the Stadium Super Trucks with success and created the Sand Outlaw Series, died in a plane crash on Thursday. He was 55.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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72 Ultimate, 36 Challenger, 41 SSV, 8 Stock, and 45 Truck crews make up the 202 FIA teams signed up for January's Dakar Rally.

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2026 Dakar Rally FIA entry list
72 Ultimate, 36 Challenger, 41 SSV, 8 Stock, and 45 Truck crews make up the 202 FIA teams signed up for January’s Dakar Rally.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Gilles Girousse founded L'Oasis L'Original Classic partly because he was unhappy with the lack of respect for history that other vintage rally raids had.

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Gilles Girousse on historic rallies: “As the name suggests, it’s the history that I like most”
Gilles Girousse founded L’Oasis L’Original Classic partly because he was unhappy with the lack of respect for history that other vintage rally raids had.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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RZR Factory Racing and its partners pitched a perfect campaign in 2025 as the top UTV at the Dakar Rally, King of the Hammers, Mint 400, Vegas to Reno and all 4 SCORE races.

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Polaris celebrates perfect UTV season
RZR Factory Racing and its partners pitched a perfect campaign in 2025, being the top UTV at the Dakar Rally, King of the Hammers, Mint 400, Vegas to Reno, and all 4 SCORE races.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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Rear-facing blue lights are required for bike riders in SCORE races to illuminate them at night. Mason Klein is bringing one to the Dakar Rally in January, and he supports it being the norm there too.

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Mason Klein to use blue light at Dakar
Rear-facing blue lights are required for bike riders in SCORE races to illuminate them at night. Mason Klein is bringing one to the Dakar Rally in January, and he supports it being the norm there t…
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December 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM