Afrigather Ricky Brabec has received the 2024 Dakar Rally. He ran a strategically flawless race all through the 14 days and 12 levels to protect an 11-minute lead over Ross Department. His solely stage win got here two days in the past, and that was adopted by an excellent stage 11, the place he began in entrance and completed in entrance. On that stage, Ross Department had the very best adjusted time, which meant that Ricky solely needed to comply with Ross at present. Kevin Benavides had the quickest time on the ultimate day for his third stage win this yr. In the long run, the rostrum was Brabec, Department, Adrien Van Beveren and Benavides.
Ricky Brabec: “This time was just a little bit completely different. I really feel like this one was extra earned. This time was lots harder. In 2020, we had an enormous hole from the get-go. Right here, I believe me and Ross spent three days with a few seconds distinction. It was a good race for all of us. I believe between first and third there are eleven minutes or one thing, no matter Adrien bought, however it’s been a good race and ten minutes isn’t an enormous hole right here on the rally. It’s been tight. I had two good days, two alternatives to make a superb push, but additionally stage 11 was a scare issue for me as a result of I knew Ross was beginning behind me, 18 minutes behind, and if he caught me it will be over. Stage 11 was exhausting for me, however I stayed centered, bought to the ending line and didn’t lose an excessive amount of time, so I’m actually proud of this and I’m actually joyful for the crew. I’m joyful for all of us, we did a superb job the entire two weeks. I believe quantity 9 might be my fortunate quantity any more.”
Ross Department: “Lastly completed the Dakar!! It was a very powerful Dakar 2024, and I’m so thrilled to be right here! Ending on the rostrum was all the time the objective, and at present it’s a dream come true. I’m actually over the moon to realize this objective for Hero. And an enormous thanks to the crew for growing a extremely aggressive machine, for the sleepless 3 weeks right here, and for all the pieces they’ve sacrificed to achieve so far. I’m actually happy with my crew. We’ve bought some extra work to do to be on the subsequent step, so we’ll look ahead to that within the subsequent yr. An enormous thanks to everybody in your continued help from all world wide!”
Kyle McCoy: “That feeling!!! Completed the ultimate stage at present (which even then they didn’t let up on problem). I had a tremendous journey and proud to be the third American to complete Malle moto class for the Dakar Rally within the 44 yr historical past. We began with 30 in our class of “Unique by Motul” (Ironman), 20 completed and I got here in tenth (proper the place I belong mid-pack). However for me it was largely about getting down to end what I began final yr. This race is extremely troublesome, and the fellas on this group of 30 are extremely powerful and are available from all corners of the globe. All of them have my utmost respect. I had some excessive highs and lows. Day 7 within the dunes when my mechanical situation almost introduced me to an finish was 30 min of my life I’ll always remember. I’m not naturally something approaching a mechanic however I’ve gained confidence in my talents all through the race. I coated nearly 5,000 miles and spent 18 days sleeping in a tent within the desert. There are a lifetime value of recollections on every particular person day. It’s troublesome to course of. This race requires excessive focus. It’s my type of meditation. I like the way it brings the world collectively. I spent probably the most time with my good buddy @dakar_stu and his band of South Africans welcomed me each day. The machine I rode (KTM 450 Rally Manufacturing unit Reproduction) is among the many most wonderful creations on planet earth I’m satisfied. There are 85 goal constructed for this occasion every year. If I had one car to decide on for the world’s most excessive terrain this may be it. I do know it inside out now. And he or she took nice care of me. Most necessary of all I’m grateful @mccoy.kc places up with all my nonsense and understands me greater than anybody else. I believe I’ll go house now and return to my desk jockey life. Due to everybody for the wonderful help and messages.”
Jacob Argubright: “A tricky remaining stage of the 2024 Dakar for me. Busted the entrance gasoline pump connector, leaked out all my gasoline from my entrance tanks then ran out utilizing solely my rear tank. I discovered some gasoline however I killed my making an attempt to get it going so took a bit to get it bump began. I did end the stage thoough, in order that’s a plus. Positively not how I wished my second Dakar to go however that’s the way it goes typically simply must study from it on transfer ahead. No matter how issues went I nonetheless cherish the expertise and am grateful for everybody’s assist to get me right here and love the game of rally.”
STAGE 12
1. KEVIN BENAVIDES, RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING
2. TOBY PRICE, RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 01′ 00”
3. LUCIANO BENAVIDES, HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING + 00H 01′ 14” 00H 01′ 00”
4. ADRIEN VAN BEVEREN, MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM + 00H 01′ 25”
5. DIEGO GAMALIEL LLANOS, XRAIDS EXPERIENCE + 00H 03′ 14”
6. ROMAIN DUMONTIER, TEAM DUMONTIER RACING + 00H 03′ 23”
7. RICKY BRABEC, MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM + 00H 03′ 31”
8. MATHIEU DOVEZE, BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM+ 00H 03′ 36”
9. ROSS BRANCH, HERO MOTOSPORTS TEAM RALLY + 00H 04′ 02”
10. BRADLEY COX, BAS WORLD KTM RACING TEAM + 00H 04′ 19”
72. KYLE MC COY, AMERICAN RALLY ORIGINALS + 00H 50′ 03”
87. WESTON CARR, HT RALLY RAID HUSQVARNA RACING + 01H 01′ 16”
96. JACOB ARGUBRIGHT, DUUST RALLY TEAM + 01H 10′ 19”
PROVISIONAL STANDINGS, 2024 DAKAR RALLY
1. RICKY BRABEC, MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM 00H 01′ 00”
2. ROSS BRANCH, HERO MOTOSPORTS TEAM RALLY + 00H 10′ 53” 00H 01′ 00”
3. ADRIEN VAN BEVEREN, MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM + 00H 12′ 25”
4. KEVIN BENAVIDES, RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 38′ 48”
5. TOBY PRICE, RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 45′ 28”
6. JOSE IGNACIO CORNEJO FLORIMO, MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM + 00H 46′ 38”
7. LUCIANO BENAVIDES, HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING + 00H 53′ 31”
8. DANIEL SANDERS, RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING + 01H 14′ 32”
9. STEFAN SVITKO, SLOVNAFT RALLY TEAM + 01H 56′ 28”
10. MARTIN MICHEK, ORION – MOTO RACING GROUP + 02H 48′ 49”
63. KYLE MC COY, AMERICAN RALLY ORIGINALS + 26H 39′ 26”
76. WESTON CARR, HT RALLY RAID HUSQVARNA RACING + 30H 32′ 38”
90. JACOB ARGUBRIGHT, DUUST RALLY TEAM + 55H 25′ 10”
