In a thrilling development for vintage rally enthusiasts, TL’O has created the Ultimate Rally Classic, a historic rally raid event exclusively for vehicles produced between 1976 and 2000. The inaugural edition of this prestigious rally is set to take place in the fall of 2025, with a route stretching from France to Morocco.
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In a groundbreaking move for Indian motorsports, Sanjay Takale has partnered with the French historic rally team Compagnie Saharienne to compete in the 2025 Dakar Classic event. Takale will be the first Indian car driver to race in the prestigious Dakar Rally, either in the Classic or the main event.
In a thrilling move for the upcoming 2025 Dakar Rally, the renowned Swiss multinational oil company Puma Energy has announced its partnership with Toyota Hilux driver Juan Cruz Yacopini. The Argentinian racer will proudly display the iconic Puma puma on the side of his vehicle as he takes on the grueling desert challenge.
Barbora Holická and Lucie Engová are poised to defend their Dakar Classic title in 2025, driving their beloved Citroën 2CV dubbed ‘Duckar.’ After finishing 63rd overall and winning the H1.A category in their debut, the two-woman crew is eager to challenge for the overall win in the historic rally raid.
In a significant milestone for Portuguese motorsports, Maria Luís Gameiro has announced her entry into the prestigious Dakar Rally for the first time in 2025. The talented driver will compete in the Challenger category under the Team Motivo JCB banner, switching to a Yamaha YXZ1000R Turbo Prototype for her Dakar debut.
Moroccan driver Ali Oubassidi has dominated the Rallye du Maroc, a key preparatory event for the Dakar Rally, fueling his ambition to make his debut in the world’s most grueling cross-country rally in 2026. His commanding performance in the SSV category has earned him widespread attention and set the stage for a potential breakthrough in the world of rally raid.
Moroccan driver Souad Mouktadiri is set to make her highly anticipated Dakar Rally debut in 2025, becoming the first Moroccan competitor in the SSV category. Mouktadiri’s journey to the Dakar has been paved by her extensive experience in various cross-country rallies, particularly those held in her home country.
The 2025 Dakar Rally will see the return of Sara Price, who will be competing in her second consecutive event. This time, she will be joined by the experienced Sean Berriman, a former Dakar Rally winner, as they take on the grueling challenge in the SSV category with the Can-Am Maverick R.
In a thrilling turn of events, Argentinian racer Leandro López has clinched free registration for the prestigious 2025 Dakar Rally after a superb performance at the Desafío Ruta 40 event. His impressive third-place finish in the Open Cars category has secured his entry ticket to one of the most challenging off-road races in the world.
With the KAMAZ-Master team barred from the Dakar Rally due to sanctions, their representative Sergey Kupriyanov has expressed interest in returning to the Africa Eco Race. This presents an opportunity for the AER to attract more top rally raid competitors following the exclusion of Russian teams from the Dakar.