The "Official" Dakar 2022 Thread

[michael.gonzalez]

I wonder if Armada will be helping the Glickenhaus team again.

 

[JDDurfey]

I bet Honda is not happy today!

Factory KTM poach Team HRC superstar — 'It’s a big, big change for me'

 

[MX304]

I bet Honda is not happy today!

Factory KTM poach Team HRC superstar — 'It’s a big, big change for me'

Did Honda already commit for '22? I thought it was still up in the air.

 

[spalind]

Did Honda already commit for '22? I thought it was still up in the air.

And am I remembering correctly that Ricky said essentially that he is a free agent after '21? Or am I making that up? For some reason that sticks in the back of my head.

 

[Short Bus]

Chich back in 2022.

Chicherit unveils his Dakar entry for 2022

Guerlain Chicherit has confirmed his return to 2022 Dakar Rally with co-driver Alex Winocq in a vehicle powered by bioethanol.

www.gckmotorsport.co

 

[mrlentle]

Chich back in 2022.

Chicherit unveils his Dakar entry for 2022

Guerlain Chicherit has confirmed his return to 2022 Dakar Rally with co-driver Alex Winocq in a vehicle powered by bioethanol.

www.gckmotorsport.co

Re-engined (or at least fuel system) Peugeot from the looks? Looks like he'll have a bit of a series in the lead up too.

 

[Ferrari333SP]

 

[MX304]

And am I remembering correctly that Ricky said essentially that he is a free agent after '21? Or am I making that up? For some reason that sticks in the back of my head.

That's what I remember as well. Today Pablo Quintanilla announced he is leaving the factory Husky team. I wonder if Honda has decided to keep going and hired him to replace Benavides along side Ricky. Or maybe Ricky is being poached by Husky?

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[spalind]

That's what I remember as well. Today Pablo Quintanilla announced he is leaving the factory Husky team. I wonder if Honda has decided to keep going and hired him to replace Benavides along side Ricky. Or maybe Ricky is being poached by Husky?

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Well, the Husky seat is already filled...see the post in the primary desert racing section--Skyler Howes was brought on board by Husky in an overdue move for a major team to pick him up. As a former recent world champion, I'm sure Pablo won't be "unemployed" long.

 

[MX304]

Well, the Husky seat is already filled...see the post in the primary desert racing section--Skyler Howes was brought on board by Husky in an overdue move for a major team to pick him up. As a former recent world champion, I'm sure Pablo won't be "unemployed" long.

I just saw that. Stoked for Skyler, he deserves that ride for sure!

 

[spalind]

And the game of duck, duck, goose continues....Pablo Quintanilla was picked up by Honda...

 

[Fourstroker]

Guessing this at least confirms Honda for next year