Stage 8

Paulin Storms to Stage 8 Victory at Africa Eco Race

Feb 4, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), dominated proceedings once again on the eighth stage of the 2026 Africa Eco Race, with Gautier Paulin producing […]

Botturi Increases Overall Lead on Stage 8 of the Africa Eco Race

Jan 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), managed to extend his lead in the general classification to nine minutes and 49 seconds after […]

Dakar Rally 2024 – Stage 8 filled with stone and mountains

Jan 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has won stage eight of the 2024 Dakar Rally. The reigning champion currently lies fifth overall with four days left to race. Toby Price put in a strong ride to complete today’s […]

Dakar Rally 2023 – Stage 8

Jan 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides and Toby Price currently lie second and fourth respectively in the provisional overall Dakar Rally standings at the close of day eight. Matthias Walkner, who suffered a wrist […]

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 – […]

Mixed Fortunes During Stage 8 Africa Eco Race

Oct 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Mixed Fortunes for Ténéré World Raid Team During Stage 8 at the Africa Eco Race The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team experienced the ups and downs of rally racing on Wednesday in the extreme conditions […]

2021 Dakar Rally marathon stage 8 Results

Jan 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla and Luciano Benavides have safely arrived at the bivouac in Neom where they have re-united with their team following the 2021 Dakar Rally marathon stage. With both riders […]

Dakar Rally Stage 8 Red Sea coast with technical rocky terrain

Jan 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch and Adrien Van Beveren have safely finished stage eight of the 2021 Dakar Rally – leg two of the event’s marathon stage. Completing yet another physically and mentally […]

Dakar Rally Stage 8 no outside mechanical assistance allowed

Jan 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Battling his way through a tough stage seven of the 2021 Dakar Rally to finish eighth fastest, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides now holds 10th in the provisional overall standings. Joining his teammate […]