The motorsport world has lost a true champion and visionary, Sylvio de Barros, a renowned Brazilian entrepreneur and accomplished off-road racer, who tragically passed away at the age of 57 during a visit to a waterfall in Jardinópolis, Brazil. Barros had an impressive racing career, competing and winning in both pavement and off-road disciplines, including the prestigious Dakar Rally, where he made his debut in 2007 and later returned in 2017, finishing 18th overall.
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The Dakar Rally has seen remarkable success from female off-road racers, with trailblazers like Jutta Kleinschmidt, Danica Patrick, and Janet Guthrie leaving an indelible mark on the sport. This article celebrates the top 10 female race and rally drivers who have conquered the legendary Dakar challenge.
Toyota’s Land Cruiser continues to reign supreme in the Dakar Rally’s Stock category, securing its 11th consecutive victory. As the team prepares for the even tougher 2025 event, they are laser-focused on improving the durability and performance of the rally-ready Land Cruiser.
In a significant move, the Dakar Classic has expanded its eligibility criteria for the 2025 edition, allowing vehicles from 2000-2005 to compete. This includes popular models like the Nissan Navara and Bowler Wildcat, adding new excitement to the classic off-road racing event.
In a major blow to the Dakar Rally, the Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) has decided to eliminate the Quad category from the 2025 edition of the iconic off-road event. This decision has hit hard for reigning Quad champion Manuel Andújar, who now faces an uncertain future in the race he has competed in for the past seven years.
Dacia’s new Sandrider off-road racer has entered its intensive testing phase, with the factory lineup of Nasser Al-Attiyah, Cristina Gutiérrez, and Sébastien Loeb driving and developing the car at various locations in the UK, Wales, and France. The team is focused on meticulously fine-tuning the Sandrider’s performance ahead of its competition debut at the Rallye du Maroc in October and the highly anticipated 2024 Dakar Rally.
In a surprising turn of events, Australian off-road racing superstar Toby Price has announced the end of his long-standing partnership with KTM following the 2024 Dakar Rally. The two-time Dakar champion expressed disappointment, but remains grateful for the support KTM provided throughout his illustrious career.
In a dramatic turn of events at the Dakar Rally, Scherer Sport PHX’s Audi took a provisional victory on Sunday after attempts to restart the race, which was halted by fog on Saturday evening and paused for 14 hours, proved unsuccessful. The Rowe Racing BMW team has since appealed the stewards’ decision, protesting the outcome.