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Polaris reveals RZR Pro R Race Replica Limited Edition - The Checkered Flag
As its name suggests, the Polaris RZR Pro R Race Replica Limited Edition hopes to provide users with an experience similar to the RZR Pro R Factory that currently leads the SCORE Pro UTV Open standings and won the latest Dakar Rally.
Lancia launches Trofeo Lancia Rally for Ypsilon Rally4 HF - The Checkered Flag
Over 30 years after their last race, Lancia will return to rallying with the creation of the Trofeo Lancia Rally and the new Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 HF. The inaugural Trofeo Lancia Rally champion will then become a factory driver for the 2026 European Rally Championship.
Didier Auriol entering Rally Japan, first WRC start since 2005 - The Checkered Flag
1994 World Rally Champion Didier Auriol will run the 2024 season finale in Japan in a WRC2 Toyota GR Yaris. While the car is not homologated by the FIA and he thus won't be included in the WRC results, it will be his first WRC race since the 2005 Monte Carlo Rally.
2025 Championship Off-Road schedule continues to crystallise - The Checkered Flag
Alongside the new date at Wheatland and possibly Deadwood, Championship Off-Road has locked in returns to Crandon, Bark River, Dirt City, and Antigo. Crandon will continue to host the Forest County Potawatomi Brush Run and Polaris World Championship Races, while Antigo will bring back the Race for Kyle Cup.
FIM "reiterates its sympathy" with Carlos Tatay, who warns caution - The Checkered Flag
After Carlos Tatay's scathing video that slammed the FIM for not covering his medical insurance for his bike career-ending accident, the federation responded that they stand in solidarity with him. While the case is now in lawyers' hands, Tatay urges everyone to take the FIM statement with a grain of salt.
INTERVIEW: Kostyantyn Bevz discusses Motorsport UK's Pinzgauer for Ukraine, the West and invasion - The Checkered Flag
Kostyantyn Bevz, an FIA steward and member of the Automobile Federation of Ukraine, spoke with The Checkered Flag about Motorsport UK donating a Pinzgauer 6×6 to the Ukrainian military, how the West responded to Russia's invasion, and on breaking Russian narratives.
Carlos Tatay slams FIM for not covering insurance, citing rallies as proof he isn't disabled - The Checkered Flag
Carlos Tatay, who switched from pavement bike racing to cross-country rally in an SSV due to his spinal cord injury, said the FIM refuses to provide disability insurance because his rallies are evidence that he is healthy.
Jeremy Stenberg stars in pilot for Polaris' "Tough Doesn't Quit" - The Checkered Flag
"Tough Doesn't Quit", a new video series b Polaris Off-Road, looks to focus on endorsed athletes and how they overcame the odds. The first episode focuses on multi-time X Games motocross gold medalist and LOORRS truck champion Jeremy "Twitch" Stenberg.
Kuldar Sikk recovering from broken spine at Central European Rally - The Checkered Flag
Kuldar Sikk broke his spine and underwent emergency surgery after an accident while supporting Ott Tänak's gravel crew during last Friday's Central European Rally. It is unknown if he can heal up in time to be Benediktas Vanagas' co-driver for the 2025 Dakar Rally.
Portuguese Army brings out armour for Baja Portalegre 500 viewing - The Checkered Flag
When the Baja Portalegre 500 went by the Campo Militar Santa Margarida, the Portuguese Army's Brigada Mecanizada gave fans and soldiers a special vantage point to watch: atop a Leopard 2A6 tank, an M109 howitzer, and an M113 armored personnel carrier.
2024 Baja 1000: Menzies and Polvoorde to battle Ampudias, Vildosola and McNeil for SCORE title - The Checkered Flag
A year after winning the Baja 1000 together, Bryce Menzies and Tavo Vildósola are now rivals fighting for the SCORE Trophy Truck championship and separated by 5 points. Alan Ampudia hopes to be a third-party spoiler to their duel as he is tied with Menzies in the standings with one race to go.
Sebastian Vettel, Mick Schumacher reunite for ROC 2024 - The Checkered Flag
As they did in 2019, 2022, and 2023, Sebastian Vettel and Mick Schumacher will represent Team Germany at the 2025 Race of Champions in Sydney. Germany will seek their 9th Nations Cup victory and Vettel his 10th ROC win overall.
Chris Hoy announces terminal cancer diagnosis - The Checkered Flag
Sir Chris Hoy, one of the most accomplished British Olympians who went on to become a European Le Mans champion and dabble in British GT, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and even World Rallycross, announced Saturday he is battling an incurable prostate cancer.
1990s cars permitted for FIA historic racing starting 2025 - The Checkered Flag
The FIA will allow cars built between 1991 and 2000 to enter historic motorsport competitions under its sanction, meaning fan favourites from McLaren's West juggernauts to the Mark Webber's flying Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR can now be used for racing purposes.
FIM expands W2RC points eligibility, FIA adds points for poor finishes and retirements - The Checkered Flag
Riders who sign up for any race in Rally2, Rally3, or Quad will automatically earn points for the 2025 World Rally-Raid Championship even if they aren't doing the full season. Meanwhile, drivers who finish worse than 15th will still earn 2 points while those who don't finish at all can salvage a point (double both for the Dakar Rally).
Souad Mouktadiri to make Dakar Rally debut in 2025 - The Checkered Flag
Souad Mouktadiri, who has competed in a variety of races from the Africa Eco Race to those on the World Rally-Raid Championship, will enter the Dakar Rally in 2025. She will be the first Moroccan to race the event in a side-by-side.