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CAN-AM OFF-ROAD TAKES HOME THE DAKAR RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR!
Can-Am Off-Road continues to assert its global racing dominance in 2022 by taking home top positions at the renowned Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. Considered as the world’s toughest and most gruelling off-road race in the world, the win solidifies Can-Am’s fifth consecutive championship.
Can-Am Factory racer, Austin Jones (United States), together with navigator, Gustavo Gugelmin (Brazil) claimed 1st place with the best overall time in the SSV class with the Maverick X3. Above that, this makes Austin Jones the youngest American to have ever won.
It doesn’t end there. We had Gerard Farrés and Diego Ortega finished in 2nd place and, Rokas Baciuska finish in 3rd place for a full podium sweep for Can-Am.
Can-Am racers were supported by South Racing Can-Am, which had more than 150 personnel in Saudi Arabia helping to field everything from mechanics to logistics and meals for more than 21 Can-Am Maverick X3 racers. South Racing-built Can-Am vehicles have a 100% finishing record at the Dakar Rally, and have won the side-by-side category each year since 2018.
“It takes a true team effort to accomplish what our Can-Am Off-Road team just did at the Dakar Rally,” said Sandy Scullion, Senior Vice President, Global Retail and Service – Powersports at BRP. “We have the best of the best, from drivers to support staff to the incredible Can-Am Maverick X3 platform. We can’t wait for what’s in store for the rest of this year for racing as we plan to continue our incredible momentum with championships from all over the world.”
If you’d like to experience the thrill of the Maverick X3, you can browse the full vehicle line-up here or get in contact with us at (02) 8515 0660.
Molly Taylor - the first Australian woman to compete in the Dakar Rally
We couldn’t forget to mention our very own Molly Taylor, who is bringing Australian talent to Saudi Arabia. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Molly makes her first run in the Dakar Rally. She is no stranger to racing, with 15 years of racing experience and a champion in the Extreme E Championship in 2021.
You can now live the 72 hours leading up to the Dakar Rally with Molly by clicking on the links below:
