Skyler Howes – Trusted Since 1999

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 […]

Shoulder injury crash forces Husqvarna Sonora Rally rider out

Apr 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MIXED FORTUNES FOR HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING ON SECOND DAY OF SONORA RALLY LUCIANO BENAVIDES COMPLETES STAGE TWO AS EIGHTH FASTEST AS SKYLER HOWES CRASHES OUT Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has put in another strong […]

Strong start for Husqvarna at Sonora Rally 2023

Apr 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

SOLID OPENING STAGE FOR HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING AT 2023 SONORA RALLY SKYLER HOWES PLACES SIXTH WHILE LUCIANO BENAVIDES FINISHES EIGHTH ON DEMANDING DAY ONE IN MEXICO Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes has got his Sonora […]

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 […]

2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Opening fifth and final stage

Mar 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has claimed second place at the 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Opening the fifth and final stage, Benavides was able to lose the minimum of time to the chasing riders, […]

Desert fog creates higher 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

Mar 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has claimed his second stage win of the 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. The FR 450 Rally rider took advantage of his later start position to make up the maximum […]

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 […]

Tough stage two at 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

Feb 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has won the tough stage two at the 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Skilfully mastering the dunes throughout the stage, the Argentinian brought his FR 450 Rally home over one […]

2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge off to strong start

Feb 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing have got their 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge off to a strong start with both Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides riding their FR 450 Rally machines to solid top-10 finishes on the […]

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 […]

SKYLER HOWES CLAIMS 2023 DAKAR RALLY PODIUM

Jan 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes has battled through 14 stages of intense racing to finish the 2023 Dakar Rally in an excellent third place. In what has been a career-best ride for the American, Skyler […]

Stage 12: Cool calculated ride in Saudi Arabia Dakar Rally 2023

Jan 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides have safely completed the two-day marathon stage at the 2023 Dakar Rally. On stage 12 today, Skyler Howes finished as sixth quickest and now lies second in […]

Husqvarna Factory Racing leads 2023 Dakar Rally during first week of racing

Jan 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes leads the 2023 Dakar Rally at the close of the first week of racing. Although times at the top of the leaderboard are close, Howes has delivered solid, consistent performances […]

Really tricky day at Dakar Rally Stage 8

Jan 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Following on from their outstanding Husqvarna Factory Racing one-two on stage six of the 2023 Dakar Rally, Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides had the unenviable task of opening the timed special on day eight – […]

Stage 2: Extremely tough and long second stage of 2023 Dakar Rally

Jan 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes has once again impressed at the 2023 Dakar Rally by racing to third place on what many riders are calling one of the toughest Dakar stages in recent years. Luciano […]