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After finishing 75th in this year's Dakar Classic, the Loder brothers are building a second Puch 280GE that'll be available to rent for the 2027 race.

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Loders building second Puch for 2027 Dakar Classic
After finishing 75th in this year’s Dakar Classic, the Loder brothers are building a second Puch 280GE that’ll be available to rent for the 2027 race.
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February 8, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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Missed the Africa Eco Race? Check out our daily coverage here. Cat picture for attention.

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#AER2026 #AfricaEcoRace
2026 Africa Eco Race: From Our Newsroom
Missed the Africa Eco Race? Check out our daily coverage here. Cat picture for attention.
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February 8, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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After agonizing defeat in 2025, Yamaha is back on top of the Africa Eco Race with Kevin Gallas. On four wheels, Pascal Delacour capped off a Dakar Rally–AER double duty with the Auto win alongside David Gérard.

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2026 Africa Eco Race: Kevin Gallas leads Yamaha 1–2, Pascal Delacour salvages double
After agonizing defeat in 2025, Yamaha is back on top of the Africa Eco Race with Kevin Gallas. On four wheels, Pascal Delacour capped off a Dakar Rally–AER double duty with the Auto win alongside …
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February 8, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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Lac Rose hosted the Africa Eco Race finish on Saturday, which marked a homecoming for those like Stéphane Peterhansel, René Metge's kids, Richard Sainct's son, and even (symbolically) Thierry Sabine.

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2026 Africa Eco Race: Lac Rose welcomes Dakarians home in ceremonial Stage 12
Lac Rose hosted the Africa Eco Race finish on Saturday, which marked a homecoming for those like Stéphane Peterhansel, René Metge’s kids, Richard Sainct’s son, and even (symbolically) T…
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February 8, 2026 at 12:14 AM
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Dakar Rally veteran Robert van Pelt passed away while competing in the Africa Eco Race. Saturday, the last day of the AER, would've been his 67th birthday.

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Robert van Pelt, 1959–2026
Dakar Rally veteran Robert van Pelt passed away while competing in the Africa Eco Race. Saturday, the last day of the AER, would’ve been his 67th birthday.
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February 7, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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Dylan Summers and his father Derek were the stars of the Every Man Challenge on Friday. While Derek was eventually penalized, a son-and-dad 1–2 finish was certainly a sweet triumph.

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2026 King of the Hammers: Summers solstice in Every Man Challenge
Dylan Summers and his father Derek were the stars of the Every Man Challenge on Friday. While Derek was eventually penalized, a son-and-dad 1–2 finish was certainly a sweet triumph.
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February 7, 2026 at 4:17 AM
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The FIM Board of Directors ruled the ban on Russian and Belarusian riders, implemented after the invasion of Ukraine, will remain for the start of 2026.

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FIM upholds ban on Russians, Belarusians for start of 2026
The FIM Board of Directors ruled the ban on Russian and Belarusian riders, implemented after the invasion of Ukraine, will remain for the start of 2026.
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February 7, 2026 at 2:19 AM
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In winning the final timed leg on Friday, Magdalena Zając joined Elisabete Jacinto as the only women to win an Africa Eco Race stage.

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2026 Africa Eco Race: Zajac tops Stage 11, second woman stage winner
In winning the final timed leg on Friday, Magdalena Zając joined Elisabete Jacinto as the only women to win an Africa Eco Race stage.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:27 PM
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The 104th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb will feature 3 Exhibition, 8 Open Wheel, 6 GT4 Trophy, 20 Pikes Peak Open, 16 Time Attack 1, 21 Unlimited cars (9 Production, 12 Super Unlimited), and an EV.

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2026 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb entry list
The 104th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb will feature 3 Exhibition, 8 Open Wheel, 6 GT4 Trophy, 20 Pikes Peak Open, 16 Time Attack 1, 21 Unlimited cars (9 Production, 12 Super Unlimited), and …
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February 6, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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After working together since 2009 with four Dakar Rally wins, MARCA reported that Carlos Sainz and navigator Lucas Cruz are going their separate ways.

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Carlos Sainz, Lucas Cruz reportedly parting ways
After working together since 2009 with four Dakar Rally wins, MARCA reported that Carlos Sainz and navigator Lucas Cruz are going their separate ways.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:21 AM
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Hans Bekx, a longtime truck veteran of the Dakar Rally and 2009 Africa Eco Race runner-up, got to test drive Rainbow Truck Team's MAN TGA while following this year's AER.

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Hans Bekx gets test drive at Africa Eco Race with Rainbow
Hans Bekx, a longtime truck veteran of the Dakar Rally and 2009 Africa Eco Race runner-up, got to test drive Rainbow Truck Team’s MAN TGA while following this year’s AER.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:06 AM
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Jeff "Jeffro" Martin had a wild battle (and assist) with Cole Clark for the Can-Am UTV Hammers Championship, bringing the victory home in his Maverick X3.

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2026 King of the Hammers: “Speechless” Jeff Martin wins Can-Am UTV Hammers Championship
Jeff “Jeffro” Martin had a wild battle (and assist) with Cole Clark for the Can-Am UTV Hammers Championship, bringing the victory home in his Maverick X3.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:49 AM
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Rep. Jay Obernolte visited King of the Hammers on Tuesday. He's talked with the FAA and Marine Corps about the latter's plan to take over more of Johnson Valley's airspace and the risks it has on off-roading.

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Jay Obernolte in talks with DoD, Marines over Johnson Valley airspace plan
Rep. Jay Obernolte visited King of the Hammers on Tuesday. He’s talked with the FAA and Marine Corps about the latter’s plan to take over more of Johnson Valley’s airspace and the…
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February 5, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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In the days since three-peating the Toyo Tires Desert Challenge, Christopher Polvoorde got to lead a military procession in a Willys MB before trying out the Ford Raptor T1+ once again.

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Christopher Polvoorde leads Military Monday, test drives Raptor T1+ again at Hammers
In the days since three-peating the Toyo Tires Desert Challenge, Christopher Polvoorde got to lead a military procession in a Willys MB before trying out the Ford Raptor T1+ once again.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:26 PM
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Stage 10 of the Africa Eco Race was basically a glorified advertisement for the Yamaha Ténéré 700 as Gautier Paulin led a 1–2–3–4–5.

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2026 Africa Eco Race: Tenere tour de force in Stage 10
Stage 10 of the Africa Eco Race was basically a glorified advertisement for the Yamaha Ténéré 700 as Gautier Paulin led a 1–2–3–4–5.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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After an inauguration ceremony in December, the FIM's Racing Motorcycle Museum in Mies will officially open to the public on February 18 at 10 AM.

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Racing Motorcycle Museum opening to public on February 18
After an inauguration ceremony in December, the FIM’s Racing Motorcycle Museum in Mies will officially open to the public on February 18 at 10 AM.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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February 1 marked the beginning of a new era at BRP Inc. when Denis Le Vot formally took over as president and CEO from the retiring José Boisjoli.

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Denis Le Vot “truly excited to embark on this new adventure” as BRP CEO
February 1 marked the beginning of a new era at BRP Inc. when Denis Le Vot formally took over as president and CEO from the retiring José Boisjoli.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:55 AM
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Javier Milei is the first Argentine President to host the newly crowned Dakar Rally winner after welcoming Luciano Benavides and his brother Kevin to the Casa Rosada.

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Benavides meet Javier Milei at Casa Rosada
Javier Milei is the first Argentine President to host the newly crowned Dakar Rally winner after welcoming Luciano Benavides and his brother Kevin to the Casa Rosada.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:28 AM
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Alona Ben Natan, defending champion of the FIA Bajas World Cup's Women Trophy, met Israeli President Isaac Herzog at his residence on Wednesday.

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Alona Ben Natan meets Isaac Herzog at Beit HaNassi
Alona Ben Natan, defending champion of the FIA Bajas World Cup’s Women Trophy, met Israeli President Isaac Herzog at his residence on Wednesday.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:09 AM
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Africa Eco Race overall bike leader Thomas Marini is out after a mechanical failure on Wednesday. Jean-Loup Lepan now leads, but has an army of 650cc+ bikes on his tail.

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2026 Africa Eco Race: Marini out in Stage 9, multi-cylinders give chase
Africa Eco Race overall bike leader Thomas Marini is out after a mechanical failure on Wednesday. Jean-Loup Lepan now leads, but has an army of 650cc+ bikes on his tail.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson will return to his desert roots when he makes his Mint 400 debut in an Unlimited Truck from Terrible Herbst Motorsports.

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Jimmie Johnson set for Mint 400 debut
NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson will return to his desert roots when he makes his Mint 400 debut in a Unlimited Truck from Terrible Herbst Motorsports.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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KAMAZ-master will race the Taklimakan Rally in China in May. It will be their first international rally raid since winning the 2022 Dakar Rally a month before Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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KAMAZ-master to enter Taklimakan Rally
KAMAZ-master will race the Taklimakan Rally in China in May. It will be their first international rally raid since winning the 2022 Dakar Rally a month before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:12 AM
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Maybe Anakin was onto something about not liking sand.

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2026 Africa Eco Race: A sandy Stage 8
Maybe Anakin was onto something about not liking sand.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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It's a new month, which means a new banner photo for us.
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The mass start for Stage 8 of the Dakar Classic. From left to right:

#902 Unimog of Ibrahim Al-Muhna
#703 Land Rover 109 Series III of Karolis Raišys (who went on to win)
#704 Porsche 924 of Tomasz Staniszewski
#708 G-Wagon of Jörg Sand

📸 Aurélien Vialatte / ASO

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February 3, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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The mass start for Stage 8 of the Dakar Classic. From left to right:

#902 Unimog of Ibrahim Al-Muhna
#703 Land Rover 109 Series III of Karolis Raišys (who went on to win)
#704 Porsche 924 of Tomasz Staniszewski
#708 G-Wagon of Jörg Sand

📸 Aurélien Vialatte / ASO

#Dakar2026 #DakarClassic
February 3, 2026 at 9:16 AM