[{"id":15778,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/06\/30\/skyler-howes-parts-ways-with-monster-energy-honda-hrc\/","title":"Skyler Howes Parts Ways with Monster Energy Honda HRC","content":"American rally rider Skyler Howes and Monster Energy Honda HRC have officially ended their partnership, bringing to a close a successful two-and-a-half-year stint with the factory rally team. The decision was described as mutual, with both parties set to pursue new opportunities ahead of the next chapter in the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-7806\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Skyler-Howes-Action_Honda-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\nHowes joined Honda ahead of the 2024 season after finishing third overall in the 2023 Dakar Rally. During his time with the team, the Utah rider helped Honda secure strong results in the World Rally-Raid Championship, highlighted by a fourth-place finish at the 2026 Dakar Rally and his first career Dakar stage victory.\r\n\r\nIn a statement, Howes thanked the team, mechanics, and staff for their support, calling his time with Honda an unforgettable experience. Monster Energy Honda HRC also expressed its appreciation for Howes' professionalism, commitment, and contributions to the program, wishing him success in the future.\r\n\r\nThe announcement leaves one of America's top rally-raid riders available as preparations begin for the remainder of the 2026 World Rally-Raid Championship season and the 2027 Dakar Rally.","excerpt":"American rally rider Skyler Howes and Monster Energy Honda HRC have officially ended their partnership, bringing to a close a successful two-and-a-half-year stint with the factory rally team. The decision was described as mutual, with both parties set to pursue new opportunities ahead of the next chapter in the FIM","date":"June 30, 2026 10:20","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047953,"title":"Rally","slug":"rally"}],"tags":[{"id":25047643,"title":"Honda","slug":"honda"},{"id":25048358,"title":"honda hrc","slug":"honda-hrc"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25049895,"title":"Rally-Raid","slug":"rally-raid"},{"id":25047967,"title":"skyler howes","slug":"skyler-howes"}]}]{
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