FIM World Rally-Raid Championship

Hard-fought runner-up result at Rallye du Maroc for Argentinian

Oct 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has won the 2023 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship at the final round of the series in Morocco. The FR 450 Rally mounted rider secured the title with a hard-fought runner-up […]

Final FIM World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) competition – the Rallye du Maroc

Oct 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Luciano Benavides returns to FIM World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) competition this week at the final race of the five-round series – the Rallye du Maroc. With three podium finishes under his belt this season, the […]

Grueling stage four of 2023 Desafio Ruta 40 Rally

Sep 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has secured fifth place on the grueling stage four of the 2023 Desafio Ruta 40. With one day of racing remaining at the Argentinian event – the fourth and penultimate round of […]

Confusion as Husqvarna immediately terminates top racer contract

Jun 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING THANKS SKYLER HOWES AMERICAN RACER PARTS COMPANY WITH HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT Husqvarna Factory Racing would like to thank Skyler Howes for his commitment, enthusiasm, and success during his two […]

2023 Sonora Rally Mexico – Stage 5 Results

Apr 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has completed a hot and tough 2023 Sonora Rally in fourth place overall. In doing so, the Australian has successfully increased his advantage at the top of the […]

Strongest performance of Sonora Rally event

Apr 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

TOP-FIVE RESULT FOR LUCIANO BENAVIDES ON SONORA RALLY DAY THREE FR 450 RALLY RACER PROVISIONALLY LIES THIRD OVERALL AS EVENT PASSES HALFWAY STAGE Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has placed fifth on stage three of […]

Hot FIM World Rally-Raid Championship Sonora Rally temperatures in Mexico Desert

Apr 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides are excited to return to FIM World Rally-Raid Championship action at round three of the series – the Sonora Rally in Mexico. Although the five-stage event is […]

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2023 – Stage 5 Results

Mar 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has delivered an outstanding ride on the fifth and final day of the 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, taking the stage win to secure himself a third-place overall […]

Tough day 3 in the desert: 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

Mar 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

THIRD PLACE RESULT FOR SKYLER HOWES ON ADDC STAGE THREE SECOND CONSECUTIVE TOP-THREE STAGE RESULT FOR THE AMERICAN RIDER AS EVENT PASSES HALFWAY POINT Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes has put in another strong ride […]

EXCITED FOR 2023 ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE?

Feb 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides return to FIM World Rally-Raid Championship competition this weekend with the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. With just under six weeks passing since the Dakar where Skyler placed third […]

RIDER FORCED TO WITHDRAW FROM 2023 ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

Feb 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides will not take part in round two of the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship, the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, after suffering a crash during the pre-race shakedown tests yesterday, […]

2023 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship Saudi Arabia: Dakar Rally 2023

Dec 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides are excited to get their 2023 Dakar Rally campaigns underway. Following their stellar 2022 season, both FR 450 Rally riders are motivated and confident ahead of the […]

STRONG START TO FINAL ROUND OF ANDALUCIA RALLY FIM WORLD RALLY-RAID CHAMPIONSHIP

Oct 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Luciano Benavides has placed third fastest on the opening stage of the 2022 Andalucia Rally. Excelling over the demanding Spanish tracks and terrain, the Argentinian completed the gruelling 315-kilometre timed special in just short of […]

Husqvarna’s first ever FIM World Rally-Raid Championship win

Oct 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes has stormed to second place on the fifth and final stage of the 2022 Rallye du Maroc to secure his first ever FIM World Rally-Raid Championship win. The American completed five incredible […]

Impressive 435-kilometre 2022 Rallye du Maroc Stage 2

Oct 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Skyler Howes has placed fourth on today’s second stage of the 2022 Rallye du Maroc. Finishing just over three minutes behind the day’s winner, Howes’ result moves him into the provisional lead of the third […]