Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2021 – Stage 4

Nov 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Including the shortest timed special of the event at just over 250 kilometers, day four of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge presented another technically demanding and physically exhausting route, beginning with soft sand dunes before […]

Impressive victory at penultimate stage 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

Nov 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren has raced to an impressive victory on the penultimate stage of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. The Frenchman’s second stage win of the event highlights his […]

Physically demanding Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2021 Stage 3

Nov 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Placing second on stage three, Matthias Walkner continues to put in fast, consistent performances at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing star is yet to finish outside the top […]

Impressive stage three Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

Nov 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team continues to enjoy positive results at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge with Andrew Short completing the stage three special as the third fastest rider. Maintaining a strong pace […]

Longest Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2021 – Stage 2

Nov 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

At 470.58 kilometers, the second stage of the rally was the longest of the five-day event, and featured a 333-kilometer timed special that challenged competitors with rolling sand dunes and faster, desert tracks – the […]

Opening day of 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

Nov 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following on from Ross Branch’s victory on the opening day of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren has won stage two, continuing the team’s highly positive start […]

Ross Branch Wins Opening Stage At Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

Nov 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch has begun the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge in the best way possible with victory on stage one. Up to speed and confident in his ability to master the […]

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2021 – Preview

Nov 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge is made up of five full days of racing, primarily held in the dunes of the Liwa Desert. Totaling 1,949 kilometers, the event will feature 1,357 kilometers raced against the […]

2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship Final

Nov 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team are putting the final touches to their preparations ahead of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, and are ready for the final round of the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World […]

LUCIANO BENAVIDES JOINS ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM

Mar 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to announce the signing of 24-year-old Argentinian Luciano Benavides, who will compete for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing starting with the upcoming Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, the opening round of the […]

ANDREW SHORT ALL SET FOR 2019 SILK WAY RALLY

Jul 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Andrew Short will soon arrive in Russia to race the 2019 Silk Way Rally – a 10-day event that also includes stages in Mongolia before finishing in China on July 16. Andrew’s Rockstar Energy Husqvarna […]

THIRD PLACE FOR ANDREW SHORT ON STAGE FOUR IN ABU DHABI

Apr 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER LIES FIFTH OVERALL GOING INTO FINAL STAGE Following a challenging stage three of the 2019 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Andrew Short has put […]

ANDREW SHORT FINISHES FIFTH IN ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE 2019

Apr 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES OPENING ROUND OF THE FIM CROSS-COUNTRY RALLIES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Andrew Short has placed fifth overall at round one of the 2019 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, the […]

TOUGH STAGE THREE FOR ANDREW SHORT IN ABU DHABI

Apr 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Andrew Short has successfully completed stage three of the 2019 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, ultimately posting the 11th fastest time despite having to stop to correct a small technical issue close to the stage finish. […]

ANDREW SHORT THIRD FASTEST IN SECOND STAGE OF ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

Apr 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER SITS THIRD OVERALL AFTER SECOND RALLY STAGE Andrew Short continues to impress at the 2019 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, posting the third fastest time on a tricky stage two […]