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FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship

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Yamaha Withdraws from Dakar Rally and FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship

February 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The end of the 2022 Dakar Rally in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in which Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team riders Adrien van Beveren and Andrew Short finished in fourth and eighth place respectively, brings to a […]

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Dakar Rally 2022 – Stage 12

January 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Lying third going in the final day of racing, Matthias Walkner put in a superb performance on today’s stage to finish seventh fastest and secure his overall podium result. After covering more than 8,000 kilometers, the top […]

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5-Time Prestigious Dakar Rally Winner Joins KTM Dakar Management

December 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

One of the most successful riders in rally-raid history, Marc Coma has won the prestigious Dakar Rally five times, all while competing on KTM machinery. The 45-year-old Spanish star also has six FIM Cross-Country Rallies […]

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Ready to take on the 2022 Dakar Rally?

December 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following on from a highly rewarding season of racing in the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, the Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team is now ready to take on the 2022 Dakar Rally. With all […]

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2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship Final

November 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 […]

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Incredible Consistency Clinches Morocco FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship

October 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Austrian racer Walkner had a 20-point advantage at the top of the championship standings heading into round four of five in the series, and knew he had to put in a strong performance in order […]

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Silk Way Rally Final 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship

July 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Silk Way Rally 2021 – Stage Five Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner has won the Silk Way Rally. Placing second on the fifth and final stage, Walkner extended his lead at the top […]

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Technically demanding Silk Way Rally Stage Two

July 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING STAR ON THE PACE IN RUSSIA Skyler Howes has finished third fastest on the 581km stage two at the Silk Way Rally. Clocking in less than one minute behind the […]

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STRONG START OF 2021 SILK WAY RALLY STAGE ONE

July 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Marking the second round of the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, the Silk Way Rally is the longest on the calendar, totaling over 5,400km. Easing the riders into the mixed terrain event gently, day […]

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Silk Way Rally 2021 most popular rallies on the calendar

June 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

With a little under three weeks having passed since the Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team enjoyed a highly successful start to the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, the squad returns to action this Friday […]

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Finally we have arrived at the finish line at Rally Kazakhstan

June 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Initially scheduled to include a 267.02km timed special, stage five of the 2021 Rally Kazakhstan was shortened to just 158.27km due to an issue with the event’s refueling set-up. As such, riders’ times were very […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch Wins Rally Kazakhstan

June 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch has claimed a deserving victory at the opening round of the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, Rally Kazakhstan. Finishing second on the shortened final stage of the […]

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Wet and Dusty Dunes 2021 Rally Kazakhstan Round 1

June 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes has made an excellent FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship debut for the team by placing third on stage one of the 2021 Rally Kazakhstan. Fifth-fastest on the event’s […]

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Impressive stage one victory Rally Kazakhstan

June 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch has raced to an impressive victory on stage one of Rally Kazakhstan. Completing a highly successful day for the team, Ross’ teammates Adrien Van Beveren and Andrew Short […]

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TWO-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR 2-TIME DAKAR RALLY WINNER

June 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Price will continue to focus on the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, and of course the Dakar Rally, as he starts his seventh season with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team. A two-time winner […]

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Dive Into 2021 FIM Rally Competition

June 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

With almost five months having passed since the Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team were last in action, the squad returns to competition tomorrow at the Rally Kazakhstan, round one of the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies […]

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing all set for Rally Kazakhstan

June 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING ARRIVE IN KAZAKHSTAN TO CONTEST ROUND ONE OF 2021 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides and Skyler Howes are all set to compete at Rally Kazakhstan, round […]

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Husqvarna Motorcycles announce signing new Cross-Country rally racer

April 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

AMERICAN RALLY STAR TO COMPETE ONBOARD FR 450 RALLY MACHINERY THROUGH 2023 Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to announce the signing of Skyler Howes to the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team. Signing a three-year contract, […]

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Husqvarna Motorcycles Immediately Retires Superstar Racer

April 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles would like to thank Pablo Quintanilla for his commitment, enthusiasm and successes throughout his five seasons with the team, racing both the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship and the Dakar Rally. Husqvarna Motorcycles […]

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LUCIANO BENAVIDES JOINS ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM

March 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 […]

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ANDREW SHORT WINS 2019 RALLY DU MAROC

October 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Andrew Short has won the Rally du Maroc, securing his place as runner-up in the 2019 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship. Earning a second consecutive podium result, Pablo Quintanilla finished […]

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Yamalube Yamaha Rally Team Conclude Rally Du Maroc 2019

October 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Putting the finishing touches to their participation in the 2019 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, the Yamalube Yamaha Rally Team have today completed a positive yet demanding Rally du Maroc. Using the race to test […]

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QUINTANILLA FIFTH ON RALLY DU MAROC STAGE ONE

October 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER MAKES STRONG START TO FIM CROSS-COUNTRY RALLIES ROUND FOUR Pablo Quintanilla has placed fifth on the opening stage of the 2019 Rally du Maroc. Making light work of the […]

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SHORT AND QUINTANILLA SET FOR RALLY DU MAROC

October 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM ARRIVE IN MOROCCO TO RACE FINAL ROUND OF 2019 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP The two-rider Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team of Andrew Short and Pablo Quintanilla have arrived in Morocco […]

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PABLO QUINTANILLA WINS 2019 ATACAMA RALLY

September 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Putting in a dominant performance to top the fifth and final stage, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla has won the 2019 Atacama Rally. Continuing to find his rhythm on the fast and technical […]

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ANDREW SHORT & PABLO QUINTANILLA SET TO RACE 2019 ATACAMA RALLY

August 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Returning to action for round three of the 2019 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, the two-man Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team of Andrew Short and Pablo Quintanilla will take on the tough Atacama Rally […]

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SUNDERLAND AND KTM WIN 2019 SILK WAY RALLY

August 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The 10th and final stage of the Silk Way Rally proved to be one of the toughest of the event. Winding its way along fast rocky tracks and through the ravines and dry river beds […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EXTEND CONTRACT WITH ANDREW SHORT

August 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce that Andrew Short has signed a one-year extension to his current contract with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing, which will see the American continue to race cross-country rally competitions […]

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Yamaha And Van Beveren Finish Third In 2019 Silk Way Rally

July 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamalube Yamaha Rally Team rider Adrien Van Beveren has finished third overall in the 2019 Silk Way Rally, round two of the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship. Successfully completing the 10-day race across Russia, Mongolia […]

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ANDREW SHORT CLAIMS SECOND OVERALL AT 2019 SILK WAY RALLY

July 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER THIRD ON FINAL STAGE TO SECURE RUNNER-UP OVERALL RESULT Andrew Short has claimed his best ever result in an FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship event by placing second overall […]

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Yamalube Yamaha Rally Team Make Positive Start To Silk Way Rally 2019

July 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Three days into the second round of the 2019 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship – the Silk Way Rally held in Russia, Mongolia and China – and Yamalube Yamaha Rally Team riders Franco Caimi and […]

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SOLID START FOR ANDREW SHORT AT 2019 SILK WAY RALLY

July 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Andrew Short has made a solid start to his 2019 Silk Way Rally finishing inside the top-10 on the day’s opening stage. The event, welcoming motorcycles for the first time […]

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Yamalube Yamaha Rally Team Look Forward To Silk Way Rally 2019

July 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

et to compete in round two of the 2019 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, Yamalube Yamaha Rally Team riders Adrien Van Beveren, Xavier de Soultrait and Franco Caimi will soon line up at the start of […]

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ANDREW SHORT FINISHES FIFTH IN ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE 2019

April 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 […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA RIDERS GET 2018 MOROCCO RALLY UNDERWAY

October 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Kicking off the action with a short Prologue outside the city of Fes, the 2018 Morocco Rally saw both Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders complete the 10km timed special without any issues. Posting the […]

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PABLO QUINTANILLA THIRD OVERALL AT DESAFIO RUTA 40

September 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RALLY STAR EXTENDS HIS LEAD IN THE FIM CROSS-COUNTRY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH ONE ROUND TO GO Securing a podium result at the 2018 edition of the Desafio Ruta 40 rally, […]

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PABLO QUINTANILLA RUNNER-UP ON STAGE THREE OF THE DESAFIO RUTA 40 RALLY

August 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Continuing his stellar performance on the trails of Argentina, Pablo Quintanilla has secured a strong runner-up result on the third rally stage of the 2018 Desafio Ruta 40. Remaining second in the rally’s provisional overall […]

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PABLO QUINTANILLA SECURES PODIUM RESULT AT ATACAMA RALLY

August 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RALLY STAR SHARES CROSS-COUNTRY RALLIES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD WITH TWO ROUNDS TO GO At the end of a challenging week of racing in Chile, Pablo Quintanilla has claimed a solid […]

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PABLO QUINTANILLA EXTENDS OVERALL LEAD AFTER PENULTIMATE STAGE OF MOROCCO RALLY

October 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Moving one step closer to securing the 2017 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship title, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Pablo Quintanilla has claimed a third place result in today’s marathon stage. Extending his lead […]

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