Tag: Dakar Rally
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Ford | Mattias Ekström Joins Ford Performance for 2025 Dakar Rally
Ford Performance announced that world-renowned rally and off-road driver Mattias Ekström will join the team for the 2025 Dakar Rally. Ekström, a two-time DTM champion and World Rallycross champion, will drive the Ford Raptor T1+ alongside Mitch Guthrie Jr, Nani Roma, and Carlos Sainz Sr. This addition completes the driver lineup for one of the…
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Audi | Audi says: “Thank you, Mattias Ekström!”
After a remarkable 23-year career with Audi in motorsport, Mattias Ekström, who excelled in DTM, GT3, Rallycross, and Dakar, bids farewell. Source: Audi (Published September 26, 2024)
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Ford｜Raptor, Race Trucks, and New Drivers: Highlights from Inaugural Raptor Rally
On September 21, 2024, nearly 300 Ford Raptor owners and guests gathered in Fairfield, Utah, for the inaugural Raptor Rally. The event featured off-road driving experiences, meet-and-greets with professional racers, and announcements about the latest Raptor updates. Additionally, American off-road racer Mitch Guthrie Jr. was announced to join the Ford Performance team for the 2025…
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New Ford Raptor T1+ Ready for Rally Raid Terrains – Including Dakar
Ford has unveiled the new Ford Raptor T1+, designed in collaboration with M-Sport for grueling off-road races like the Dakar Rally. Featuring advanced suspension, a V8 engine, and a purpose-built design, it will be piloted by elite drivers Carlos Sainz Sr. and Nani Roma. Source July 12, 2024