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A Farewell Message from The Checkered Flag
After 15 years of motorsport coverage, TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk announces its closure. What began as a passion project in 2009 grew into a respected voice in motorsport journalism. Thank you for being part of this journey.
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Irwindale Speedway to close, hosting final events in December
The "House of Drift" Irwindale Event Center, which has hosted disciplines ranging from NASCAR to drag racing to Formula DRIFT, will close after 25 years with a final Farewell Extravaganza on 21 December.
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2024 Baja 1000: Wouter-jan Van Dijk set for second attempt
After being arguably the biggest story of the 2023 Baja 1000 when he completed his SCORE début solo with zip ties and tacos, Wouter-jan Van Dijk is back for another go in November.
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Barbora Holicka, Duckar to fly again at Dakar Classic in 2025
Barbora Holická's 1979 Citroën 2CV, nicknamed "Duckar" for the large rubber duck on the side and programme to support duck raising programmes, will return to the Dakar Classic next January with Lucie Engová.
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Greg Gilson to race Qatar International Baja on 1980 Honda XLS 125
In a sea of 450cc rally bikes, Greg Gilson will be on the oldest motorcycle by a wide margin at this weekend's Qatar Baja when he races a 45-year-old Honda XLS 125cc.
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Spain doubles down with FIA, FIM Games
Host country Spain dominated the medal count at the FIA Motorsport Games in Valencia, and the nation hopes to continue its reign when the inaugural FIM Continental Games heads to Jerez in November.
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FIA tweaks start order for 2025 W2RC
To prevent early gamesmanship, the FIA has updated the start order for the 2025 World Rally-Raid Championship. The first cars out for Stage 1 will be those with Prologue times within 110% of the winner, while repositioned Ultimate drivers with Silver priority will have new spots…
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Joao Ramos concerned with UTVs’ increasing advantage in Bajas
While the Ultimate class is the top category in cross-country rally, side-by-sides sweeping the Baja Portalegre 500 podium makes Ultimate driver João Ramos feel he is "throwing money away and fighting a losing battle".
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TRANSCRIPT: TCF Interview with Dylan Parsons
The full transcript of The Checkered Flag's interview with 2024 Championship Off-Road Pro SPEC champ Dylan Parsons.
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2024 Baja 1000: Kove Moto to provide factory support for rally bikes
Kove Moto will lend factory-level assistance in a SCORE International race for the first time at the Baja 1000, providing the Kove 450 Rally EX for the Pro Moto Adventure class for rally raid bikes. The flagship bike will be led by Mike Johnson and Jim Pearson.
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Ryan Prosser becomes youngest BITD Trick Truck champion
With class wins in all three of his starts at the Golden State 250, Silver State 300, and Laughlin Desert Challenge, 18-year-old Ryan Prosser became the youngest driver to win the Trick Truck class.
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INTERVIEW: Dylan Parsons recaps 2024 Pro SPEC championship season
A year after he chatted with The Checkered Flag ahead of his Championship Off-Road Pro SPEC rookie season, Dylan Parsons joined TCF again as the 2024 champion.
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Ultimate Rally Classic to take place in fall 2025
The Ultimate Rally Classic by TL'O for vehicles built between 1976 and 2000 will run from late October to early November 2025, starting in France and ending in Morocco.
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Red-Lined T1 Adventure Cup created for 2025 SARRC
Red-Lined Motorsport will sponsor a "single-make" championship within the South African Rally-Raid Championship for privateers in their vehicles.
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Sebastien Loeb, Hayden Paddon join 2025 Race of Champions
Sébastien Loeb will aim to be the Champion of Champions for a record-breaking fifth time in 2025, while Hayden Paddon will lead the Race of Champions' first Team New Zealand.
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Christine GZ abandoning 2025 Dakar Rally entry due to budget
After making her Dakar Rally début in January, Christine GZ does not have enough funding to return to the race in 2025.