[{"id":14742,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/01\/03\/2026-dakar-rally-underway-with-prologue\/","title":"2026 Dakar Rally Underway with Prologue","content":"Opening day for the 2026 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia began with the much-anticipated prologue. The Rally began at Yanbu with a 41km liason before reaching the 22km timed prologue stage. Terrain included a loop with high speeds and rock-littered tracks. Stage 1 of the Rally will begin from Yanbu early Sunday morning. Terrain will include sandy dunes and plenty of rocky terrain. It finishes fifteen days later along the Red Sea.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14744\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"800\"]\"\" Ricky Brabec has two overall Dakar Rally wins and is looking for a third this year. Photo: Monster Energy Honda HRC[\/caption]\r\n\r\nRicky Brabec has won the Rally twice and is looking for a third overall win. Brabec finished Saturday\u2019s Prologue in third place putting the Honda HRC team on the map. Skyler Howes is also riding for the Honda HRC team. Howes finished eighth in the Prologue. Spain\u2019s Edgar Canet won the day for the KTM Factory Racing team.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14745\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Rising star Seth Quintero, who earned his first W2RC podium finish and a top-10 result at the 2025 Dakar, will drive the #203 Hilux with navigator Andrew Short. Photo: Toyota Gazoo Racing[\/caption]\r\n\r\nSeth Quintero is also at the Dakar Rally competing with the Toyota Gazoo racing team. \u00a0\u201cI feel confident, motivated and ready to race. I have a different feeling just because of the work TGR W2RC has put into the car and into me. I\u2019m very excited to get behind the wheel of the new DKR GR Hilux and explore new possibilities. I\u2019ve already seen the speed from testing, and it is confidence inspiring. We\u2019ve got an amazing team with amazing team-mates. I\u2019m sure we\u2019ll be fighting with each other at the front, but we are good friends, so it\u2019s going to be fun,\u201d said Quintero.\u00a0 Quintero will race across 5,000 miles of Saudi Arabia\u2019s most grueling terrain.","excerpt":"

Opening day for the 2026 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia began with the much-anticipated prologue. The Rally began at Yanbu …<\/p>","date":"January 3, 2026 11:45","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047953,"title":"Rally","slug":"rally"}],"tags":[{"id":25049825,"title":"2026 Dakar Rally","slug":"2026-dakar-rally"},{"id":25047642,"title":"Dakar Rally","slug":"dakar-rally"},{"id":25049827,"title":"Monster Energy Honda HRC","slug":"monster-energy-honda-hrc"},{"id":25047641,"title":"Ricky Brabec","slug":"ricky-brabec"},{"id":25047646,"title":"saudi arabia","slug":"saudi-arabia"},{"id":25047961,"title":"seth quintero","slug":"seth-quintero"},{"id":25047967,"title":"skyler howes","slug":"skyler-howes"},{"id":25049066,"title":"Toyota Hilux","slug":"toyota-hilux"},{"id":25049826,"title":"Yanbu","slug":"yanbu"}]},{"id":11567,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2025\/01\/06\/dakar-rally-stage-2-the-48-hour-chrono\/","title":"Dakar Rally Stage 2: The 48-hour Chrono","content":"Stage 2 took competitors through a 48-hour chrono without the nighttime comforts of the usual Bivouac. The competitors were forced to pitch their own tents in the cold Saudi Arabia desert overnight. They ate ready-to-eat \u201cMRE\u201d meals under the stars. When they woke, they left their temporary digs in the same order they arrived.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_11569\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Daniel Sanders won the 48-hour Chrono Stage at the Dakar Rally. Photo: KTM[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe bike class saw Daniel Sanders again dominate. Even with the difficult terrain, Skyler Howes is keeping up in second place. Tosha Schareina finished third. Sanders currently leads the overall standings after two stages and a prologue.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_11571\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Rokas Baciuska came away with a Stage 2 win at the Dakar Rally. Photo: A.S.O[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn the car class, Rokas Baciuska along with teammates Yazeed Al Rajhi and Juan Cruz Yacopini finished in the top three spots on the podium. \u201cEl Matador\u201d Carlos Sainz suffered a roll-over in the dunes during the 48-hour chrono putting him down on significantly on time. \u00a0Henk Lategan currently leads the field.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_11572\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Brock Heger won the 48-hour Chrono Stage 2 in the SSV class. Photo: A.S.O.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn the SSV class, Brock Heger claimed a stage win with Xavier De Soultrait coming in second. \u00a0There is a threat of rain coming for Tuesday\u2019s Stage 3 and organizers are shortening the miles.","excerpt":"

Stage 2 took competitors through a 48-hour chrono without the nighttime comforts of the usual Bivouac. The competitors were forced …<\/p>","date":"January 6, 2025 11:11","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047953,"title":"Rally","slug":"rally"}],"tags":[{"id":25049738,"title":"48-hour Chrono","slug":"48-hour-chrono"},{"id":25049739,"title":"Bisha","slug":"bisha"},{"id":25047900,"title":"brock heger","slug":"brock-heger"},{"id":25047642,"title":"Dakar Rally","slug":"dakar-rally"},{"id":25048585,"title":"daniel sanders","slug":"daniel-sanders"},{"id":25049041,"title":"Rokas Baciuska","slug":"rokas-baciuska"},{"id":25047646,"title":"saudi arabia","slug":"saudi-arabia"},{"id":25047967,"title":"skyler howes","slug":"skyler-howes"}]},{"id":7805,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2023\/09\/23\/skyler-howes-joins-monster-energy-honda\/","title":"Skyler Howes Joins Monster Energy Honda","content":"Skyler Howes is joining the Monster Energy Honda team alongside Adrien Van Beveren, Pablo Quintanilla, Jose Ignacio Cornejo and Ricky Brabec. Howes finished the Dakar Rally in third place this year and became the 5th<\/sup> American to ever finish overall on the podium in the Dakar Rally.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n\u201cRiding for the HRC rally team is a highlight of my life and career. I learned how to ride on a XR75 when I was 3 years old and I began my rally effort on a CRF450X so my roots are deep with Honda. To also have the support of Monster Energy is huge for me and I\u2019m super excited to see what the team and I can accomplish together,\u201d said Howes.\r\n\r\nHowes has been racing pro since 2012 and will help the Honda get podiums and wins for the 2024 Dakar Rally.","excerpt":"

Skyler Howes is joining the Monster Energy Honda team alongside Adrien Van Beveren, Pablo Quintanilla, Jose Ignacio Cornejo and Ricky …<\/p>","date":"September 23, 2023 09:07","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047953,"title":"Rally","slug":"rally"}],"tags":[{"id":25047642,"title":"Dakar Rally","slug":"dakar-rally"},{"id":25047643,"title":"Honda","slug":"honda"},{"id":25048358,"title":"honda hrc","slug":"honda-hrc"},{"id":25048655,"title":"monster energy honda","slug":"monster-energy-honda"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047957,"title":"rally","slug":"rally"},{"id":25047967,"title":"skyler howes","slug":"skyler-howes"}]},{"id":7358,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2023\/06\/29\/skyler-howes-parts-ways-with-husqvarna-factory-racing\/","title":"Skyler Howes Parts Ways with Husqvarna Factory Racing","content":"After two years racing on Husqvarna motorcycle, Skyler Howes and the factory motorcycle company have parted ways. Howes signed with Husqvarna prior to the 2021 Sonora Rally. Howes went on to place second in the event.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nAccording to a press release by Husqvarna, both Howes and Husqvarna have mutually agreed to conclude their partnership with immediate effect after thorough discussions.\r\n\r\nHowes finished third in this year\u2019s Dakar Rally. Howes has been silent on social media and has yet to comment on the situation or what his future holds.","excerpt":"

After two years racing on Husqvarna motorcycle, Skyler Howes and the factory motorcycle company have parted ways. Howes signed with …<\/p>","date":"June 29, 2023 01:56","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047953,"title":"Rally","slug":"rally"}],"tags":[{"id":25047642,"title":"Dakar Rally","slug":"dakar-rally"},{"id":25048214,"title":"husqvarna","slug":"husqvarna"},{"id":25049350,"title":"Husqvarna Factory Racing","slug":"husqvarna-factory-racing"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047687,"title":"motorcycle","slug":"motorcycle"},{"id":25047957,"title":"rally","slug":"rally"},{"id":25047967,"title":"skyler howes","slug":"skyler-howes"}]},{"id":6368,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2023\/01\/15\/dakar-rally-stage-13-seconds-separate-the-lead-bikes\/","title":"Dakar Rally Stage 13: Seconds Separate the Lead Bikes","content":"The end of Dakar rally is rapidly approaching with one stage left. The race is tighter than ever in the bike class as the rally continued through the famous dunes of Saudi Arabia. Today was one of the longer stages in the rally with competitors logging 419 miles.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nRed Bull KTM rider Kevin Benavides claimed the Stage 13 win, Saturday. Benavides stopped to look after his teammate, Matthias Walkner who crashed hard. Officials gave Benavides the missed time back on his record. Walkner was airlifted to the hospital with pain in his lower back. Seconds separate Toby Price and Benavides in the overall rankings with just one stage to go before a winner of the rally is determined. Skyler Howes is sitting third overall.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nIn the T3 class, Mitch Guthrie Jr gained another victory. Austin Jones continues to the top the overall standings ahead of rival Seth Quintero.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nIn the car class, Sebastien Loeb continues his winning streak finishing once again on the podium. His streak however may not be enough to move ahead of Nasser Al-Attiyah who is poised to take the overall win if he finishes the final stage.","excerpt":"

The end of Dakar rally is rapidly approaching with one stage left. The race is tighter than ever in the …<\/p>","date":"January 15, 2023 00:37","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047953,"title":"Rally","slug":"rally"}],"tags":[{"id":25048671,"title":"austin jones","slug":"austin-jones"},{"id":25049069,"title":"dakar 2023","slug":"dakar-2023"},{"id":25047642,"title":"Dakar Rally","slug":"dakar-rally"},{"id":25047956,"title":"dunes","slug":"dunes"},{"id":25047978,"title":"Kevin Benavides","slug":"kevin-benavides"},{"id":25048637,"title":"mitch guthrie jr","slug":"mitch-guthrie-jr"},{"id":25047968,"title":"nasser al-attiyah","slug":"nasser-al-attiyah"},{"id":25047646,"title":"saudi arabia","slug":"saudi-arabia"},{"id":25048643,"title":"sebastien loeb","slug":"sebastien-loeb"},{"id":25047967,"title":"skyler howes","slug":"skyler-howes"},{"id":25049112,"title":"stage 13","slug":"stage-13"},{"id":25048535,"title":"toby price","slug":"toby-price"}]},{"id":6350,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2023\/01\/13\/dakar-rally-stage-11-marathon-leg\/","title":"Dakar Rally Stage 11: Marathon Leg","content":"Stage 11 for the Dakar competitors was the long-awaited marathon leg. It was also known as the \u201cEmpty Quarter Marathon.\u201d Competitors will camp on their own without assistance teams and the comforts of the bivouac. The course, 170 miles through the Empty Quarter dunes.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nTaming the dunes during Stage 11 was Luciano Benavides who notched another win. Benavides says he likes these kinds of dunes. Skyler Howes who finished fourth, is back in the overall lead. Toby Price sits second.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nIn the car class, Sebastien Loeb also added another Dakar stage win to his list. Still not enough to knock Nasser Al-Attiyah of his pedestal. Al-Attiyah finished 5th<\/sup>.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nIn the T3 class, Ricardo Porem came away with a stage win. Austin Jones moves into the overall lead with Seth Quintero knocking at his doorstep. Guillaume De Mevius struggled with engine issues, at one point down for over 90 minutes.","excerpt":"

Stage 11 for the Dakar competitors was the long-awaited marathon leg. It was also known as the \u201cEmpty Quarter Marathon.\u201d …<\/p>","date":"January 13, 2023 01:31","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047953,"title":"Rally","slug":"rally"}],"tags":[{"id":25048671,"title":"austin jones","slug":"austin-jones"},{"id":25049069,"title":"dakar 2023","slug":"dakar-2023"},{"id":25047642,"title":"Dakar Rally","slug":"dakar-rally"},{"id":25047978,"title":"Kevin Benavides","slug":"kevin-benavides"},{"id":25047968,"title":"nasser al-attiyah","slug":"nasser-al-attiyah"},{"id":25049108,"title":"ricardo porem","slug":"ricardo-porem"},{"id":25047646,"title":"saudi arabia","slug":"saudi-arabia"},{"id":25048643,"title":"sebastien loeb","slug":"sebastien-loeb"},{"id":25047961,"title":"seth quintero","slug":"seth-quintero"},{"id":25047967,"title":"skyler howes","slug":"skyler-howes"}]},{"id":6311,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2023\/01\/12\/dakar-rally-stage-10-benavides-leads-bikes-victory-for-quintero\/","title":"Dakar Rally Stage 10: Benavides Leads Bikes; Victory for Quintero","content":"The Dune surfing has begun for the Dakar Rally. The next stages take the competitors through Saudi Arabia\u2019s Empty Quarter. Today\u2019s stage is the shortest one on the rally.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nRoss Branch brought the win home for the bikes. Skyler Howes struggled in the dunes with a horrible 15th<\/sup> place finish. As a result, Kevin Benavides moves to the lead in the overall rankings.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nSeth Quintero finally came away with a win in the T3 class. Guillaume De Mevius continues to lead the class with Austin Jones in second.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nSebastien Loeb claimed another win for the Bahrain Raid Xtreme team. Still not enough to knock Nasser Al-Attiyah down from his overall pedestal. Al-Attiyah settled for a fourth-place finish.","excerpt":"

The Dune surfing has begun for the Dakar Rally. The next stages take the competitors through Saudi Arabia\u2019s Empty Quarter. …<\/p>","date":"January 12, 2023 01:37","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047953,"title":"Rally","slug":"rally"}],"tags":[{"id":25049069,"title":"dakar 2023","slug":"dakar-2023"},{"id":25047642,"title":"Dakar Rally","slug":"dakar-rally"},{"id":25047978,"title":"Kevin Benavides","slug":"kevin-benavides"},{"id":25047968,"title":"nasser al-attiyah","slug":"nasser-al-attiyah"},{"id":25049092,"title":"ross branch","slug":"ross-branch"},{"id":25047646,"title":"saudi arabia","slug":"saudi-arabia"},{"id":25048643,"title":"sebastien loeb","slug":"sebastien-loeb"},{"id":25047961,"title":"seth quintero","slug":"seth-quintero"},{"id":25047967,"title":"skyler howes","slug":"skyler-howes"},{"id":25049104,"title":"stage 10","slug":"stage-10"}]},{"id":6289,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2023\/01\/11\/dakar-rally-stage-9-overall-bike-rankings-seconds-apart\/","title":"Dakar Rally Stage 9: Overall Bike Rankings Seconds Apart","content":"After a much-needed rest day, Monday\u2019s Stage 9 took the Dakar Rally competitors to the southeast quarter of Saudi Arabia. At the very start of the stage Joan Barreda and Carlos Sainz both sustained some injuries. Barreda crashed in the dunes and had to be airlifted to a local hospital.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nIn the bike class 13 seconds separate the overall riders. Skyler Howes who still sits up front finished third. Toby Price helped close the gap slightly with a second-place finish in Stage 9. The winner of the day was Luciano Benavides who posted the fastest stage times.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nThere was another new winner in the T3 class. David Zille claimed a victory in Stage 9. Mitch Guthrie finished 3rd<\/sup> and Guillaume De Mevius took second moving him to the overall lead.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nIn the car class, Sebastien Loeb came away with another stage win. Nasser Al-Attiyah wasn\u2019t able to do any better than 8th<\/sup>, but still maintains the overall lead in the rankings.","excerpt":"

After a much-needed rest day, Monday\u2019s Stage 9 took the Dakar Rally competitors to the southeast quarter of Saudi Arabia. …<\/p>","date":"January 11, 2023 02:25","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047953,"title":"Rally","slug":"rally"}],"tags":[{"id":25049069,"title":"dakar 2023","slug":"dakar-2023"},{"id":25047642,"title":"Dakar Rally","slug":"dakar-rally"},{"id":25049098,"title":"david zille","slug":"david-zille"},{"id":25049086,"title":"luciano benavides","slug":"luciano-benavides"},{"id":25047968,"title":"nasser al-attiyah","slug":"nasser-al-attiyah"},{"id":25047646,"title":"saudi arabia","slug":"saudi-arabia"},{"id":25047967,"title":"skyler howes","slug":"skyler-howes"},{"id":25049097,"title":"stage 9","slug":"stage-9"},{"id":25048535,"title":"toby price","slug":"toby-price"}]},{"id":6259,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2023\/01\/06\/dakar-stage-6-skyler-howes-maintains-overall-lead\/","title":"Dakar Stage 6: Skyler Howes Maintains Overall Lead","content":"Friday\u2019s stage 6 special was shortened to 221 miles. The recent rains had modified the course making the ground solid which allowed easy access for the competitors. Once they got into the dunes, it was a different story.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nSkyler Howes moved into overall lead on Stage 5 in the bike class and continues to hold that position. His closest competitor is Toby Price. Howes finished in a consistent 2nd<\/sup> place during today\u2019s stage with Luciano Benavides taking his first victory.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nIn the T3 class it was Guillaume De Mevius with the top finish and Austin Jones coming second. De Mevius now has the overall lead in that class. Jones will need some stage victories to get into the overall top spot.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nIn the car class, Nasser Al-Attiyah continues to lead overall. Al-Attiyah backed it up with a stage 6 win.","excerpt":"

Friday\u2019s stage 6 special was shortened to 221 miles. The recent rains had modified the course making the ground solid …<\/p>","date":"January 6, 2023 04:46","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047953,"title":"Rally","slug":"rally"}],"tags":[{"id":25047642,"title":"Dakar Rally","slug":"dakar-rally"},{"id":25049084,"title":"Dakar2023","slug":"dakar2023"},{"id":25049085,"title":"guillaume de mevius","slug":"guillaume-de-mevius"},{"id":25049086,"title":"luciano benavides","slug":"luciano-benavides"},{"id":25047968,"title":"nasser al-attiyah","slug":"nasser-al-attiyah"},{"id":25047967,"title":"skyler howes","slug":"skyler-howes"},{"id":25049087,"title":"stage 6","slug":"stage-6"}]},{"id":5712,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2022\/10\/08\/skyler-howes-wins-2022-rallye-du-maroc\/","title":"Skyler Howes Wins 2022 Rallye Du Maroc","content":"Husqvarna Factory Racing\u2019s Skyler Howes has claimed his first career FIM world championship victory race at the Rallye Du Maroc. Howes was running in second place coming into the fifth and final stage of the rally.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nHowes made up valuable minutes finishing just six seconds behind the leader. When the final sheets were tallied, Howes claimed the rally win by seven minutes and 13 seconds.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n\u201cWe\u2019re at the finish of the Morocco Rally and I finished first, which is super cool! The final stage was quite technical actually, it wasn\u2019t a walk in the park. The navigation was tricky, and I did a couple of circles out there which slowed me down a little bit. I was still able to finish second on the stage, which was enough to win the overall, and I have to admit it\u2019s the coolest thing of my whole life! Honestly, I\u2019m over the moon. It\u2019s a dream come true to take the win here in Morocco, and the plan is to carry this momentum on to the Dakar Rally,\u201d said Howes.\r\n\r\nNext up for Howes is the Sonora Rally in Mexico later this month.","excerpt":"

Husqvarna Factory Racing\u2019s Skyler Howes has claimed his first career FIM world championship victory race at the Rallye Du Maroc. …<\/p>","date":"October 8, 2022 00:51","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047953,"title":"Rally","slug":"rally"}],"tags":[{"id":25048968,"title":"fim champion","slug":"fim-champion"},{"id":25048214,"title":"husqvarna","slug":"husqvarna"},{"id":25048965,"title":"rallye du maroc","slug":"rallye-du-maroc"},{"id":25047967,"title":"skyler howes","slug":"skyler-howes"}]}]{ "version": "https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1", "user_comment": "This feed allows you to read the posts from this site in any feed reader that supports the JSON Feed format. To add this feed to your reader, copy the following URL -- https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/skyler-howes/feed/json/ -- and add it your reader.", "next_url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/skyler-howes/feed/json/?paged=2", "home_page_url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/skyler-howes/", "feed_url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/skyler-howes/feed/json/", "language": "en-US", "title": "skyler howes Archives - DirtSportsWorld", "description": "The Voice of Off-Road Motorsports", "icon": "https://i0.wp.com/dirtsportsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-DSW-Web-Icon.png?fit=59%2C59&ssl=1", "items": [ { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=14742", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/01/03/2026-dakar-rally-underway-with-prologue/", "title": "2026 Dakar Rally Underway with Prologue", "content_html": "

Opening day for the 2026 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia began with the much-anticipated prologue. The Rally began at Yanbu …

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Stage 2 took competitors through a 48-hour chrono without the nighttime comforts of the usual Bivouac. The competitors were forced …

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\n", "content_text": "Stage 2 took competitors through a 48-hour chrono without the nighttime comforts of the usual Bivouac. The competitors were forced …The post Dakar Rally Stage 2: The 48-hour Chrono appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2025-01-06T11:11:19-08:00", "date_modified": "2025-01-06T11:11:19-08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "48-hour Chrono", "Bisha", "brock heger", "Dakar Rally", "daniel sanders", "Rokas Baciuska", "saudi arabia", "skyler howes", "News", "Rally" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=7805", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2023/09/23/skyler-howes-joins-monster-energy-honda/", "title": "Skyler Howes Joins Monster Energy Honda", "content_html": "

Skyler Howes is joining the Monster Energy Honda team alongside Adrien Van Beveren, Pablo Quintanilla, Jose Ignacio Cornejo and Ricky …

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\n", "content_text": "Skyler Howes is joining the Monster Energy Honda team alongside Adrien Van Beveren, Pablo Quintanilla, Jose Ignacio Cornejo and Ricky …The post Skyler Howes Joins Monster Energy Honda appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2023-09-23T09:07:31-07:00", "date_modified": "2023-09-23T09:07:31-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "Dakar Rally", "Honda", "honda hrc", "monster energy honda", "Moto", "Rally", "skyler howes", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=7358", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2023/06/29/skyler-howes-parts-ways-with-husqvarna-factory-racing/", "title": "Skyler Howes Parts Ways with Husqvarna Factory Racing", "content_html": "

After two years racing on Husqvarna motorcycle, Skyler Howes and the factory motorcycle company have parted ways. Howes signed with …

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\n", "content_text": "After two years racing on Husqvarna motorcycle, Skyler Howes and the factory motorcycle company have parted ways. Howes signed with …The post Skyler Howes Parts Ways with Husqvarna Factory Racing appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2023-06-29T01:56:11-07:00", "date_modified": "2023-06-29T01:56:11-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "Dakar Rally", "husqvarna", "Husqvarna Factory Racing", "Moto", "motorcycle", "Rally", "skyler howes", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=6368", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2023/01/15/dakar-rally-stage-13-seconds-separate-the-lead-bikes/", "title": "Dakar Rally Stage 13: Seconds Separate the Lead Bikes", "content_html": "

The end of Dakar rally is rapidly approaching with one stage left. The race is tighter than ever in the …

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\n", "content_text": "The end of Dakar rally is rapidly approaching with one stage left. The race is tighter than ever in the …The post Dakar Rally Stage 13: Seconds Separate the Lead Bikes appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2023-01-15T00:37:29-08:00", "date_modified": "2023-01-15T00:37:29-08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "austin jones", "dakar 2023", "Dakar Rally", "dunes", "Kevin Benavides", "mitch guthrie jr", "nasser al-attiyah", "saudi arabia", "sebastien loeb", "skyler howes", "stage 13", "toby price", "News", "Rally" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=6350", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2023/01/13/dakar-rally-stage-11-marathon-leg/", "title": "Dakar Rally Stage 11: Marathon Leg", "content_html": "

Stage 11 for the Dakar competitors was the long-awaited marathon leg. It was also known as the \u201cEmpty Quarter Marathon.\u201d …

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\n", "content_text": "Stage 11 for the Dakar competitors was the long-awaited marathon leg. It was also known as the \u201cEmpty Quarter Marathon.\u201d …The post Dakar Rally Stage 11: Marathon Leg appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2023-01-13T01:31:22-08:00", "date_modified": "2023-01-13T01:31:22-08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "austin jones", "dakar 2023", "Dakar Rally", "Kevin Benavides", "nasser al-attiyah", "ricardo porem", "saudi arabia", "sebastien loeb", "seth quintero", "skyler howes", "News", "Rally" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=6311", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2023/01/12/dakar-rally-stage-10-benavides-leads-bikes-victory-for-quintero/", "title": "Dakar Rally Stage 10: Benavides Leads Bikes; Victory for Quintero", "content_html": "

The Dune surfing has begun for the Dakar Rally. The next stages take the competitors through Saudi Arabia\u2019s Empty Quarter. …

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\n", "content_text": "The Dune surfing has begun for the Dakar Rally. The next stages take the competitors through Saudi Arabia\u2019s Empty Quarter. …The post Dakar Rally Stage 10: Benavides Leads Bikes; Victory for Quintero appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2023-01-12T01:37:24-08:00", "date_modified": "2023-01-12T01:37:24-08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "dakar 2023", "Dakar Rally", "Kevin Benavides", "nasser al-attiyah", "ross branch", "saudi arabia", "sebastien loeb", "seth quintero", "skyler howes", "stage 10", "News", "Rally" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=6289", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2023/01/11/dakar-rally-stage-9-overall-bike-rankings-seconds-apart/", "title": "Dakar Rally Stage 9: Overall Bike Rankings Seconds Apart", "content_html": "

After a much-needed rest day, Monday\u2019s Stage 9 took the Dakar Rally competitors to the southeast quarter of Saudi Arabia. …

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\n", "content_text": "After a much-needed rest day, Monday\u2019s Stage 9 took the Dakar Rally competitors to the southeast quarter of Saudi Arabia. …The post Dakar Rally Stage 9: Overall Bike Rankings Seconds Apart appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2023-01-11T02:25:33-08:00", "date_modified": "2023-01-11T02:25:33-08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "dakar 2023", "Dakar Rally", "david zille", "luciano benavides", "nasser al-attiyah", "saudi arabia", "skyler howes", "stage 9", "toby price", "News", "Rally" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=6259", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2023/01/06/dakar-stage-6-skyler-howes-maintains-overall-lead/", "title": "Dakar Stage 6: Skyler Howes Maintains Overall Lead", "content_html": "

Friday\u2019s stage 6 special was shortened to 221 miles. The recent rains had modified the course making the ground solid …

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\n", "content_text": "Friday\u2019s stage 6 special was shortened to 221 miles. The recent rains had modified the course making the ground solid …The post Dakar Stage 6: Skyler Howes Maintains Overall Lead appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2023-01-06T04:46:12-08:00", "date_modified": "2023-01-08T04:55:35-08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "Dakar Rally", "Dakar2023", "guillaume de mevius", "luciano benavides", "nasser al-attiyah", "skyler howes", "stage 6", "News", "Rally" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=5712", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2022/10/08/skyler-howes-wins-2022-rallye-du-maroc/", "title": "Skyler Howes Wins 2022 Rallye Du Maroc", "content_html": "

Husqvarna Factory Racing\u2019s Skyler Howes has claimed his first career FIM world championship victory race at the Rallye Du Maroc. …

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\n", "content_text": "Husqvarna Factory Racing\u2019s Skyler Howes has claimed his first career FIM world championship victory race at the Rallye Du Maroc. …The post Skyler Howes Wins 2022 Rallye Du Maroc appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2022-10-08T00:51:07-07:00", "date_modified": "2022-10-08T00:51:07-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "fim champion", "husqvarna", "rallye du maroc", "skyler howes", "Moto", "News", "Rally" ] } ] }