Corbin Leaverton and teammate Goncalo Guerreiro will pilot the Taurus T3 Max, making their Dakar Rally debuts in the Ultimate Class. Both drivers were originally part of the Red Bull Junior Team. Leaverton and Guerreiro follow in the footsteps of Seth Quintero and Mitch Guthrie Jr.
Leaverton has been competing the Red Bull Scramble team. His performances at the the scramble events have earned him a spot in this year’s Dakar Rally with Red Bull.
“The Dakar is simply the biggest challenge there is in off-road racing, It’s a big leap from Southern California. Different cars, different styles of racing, different cultures – and it’s been awesome to see Seth and Mitch adapt so well. I want to follow in their footsteps and reach the Ultimate class,” said Leaverton.
The 14-day Dakar Rally kicks off January 3rd in Saudi Arabia.
