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Defender Rally Team Dominates 2026 Dakar Stock Class
Defender Rally Team made a commanding debut at the 2026 Dakar Rally, with three D7X-R rally rigs claiming 1st, 2nd, and 4th place in the Stock class. Our boots-on-the-ground coverage from Saudi Arabia reveals how this legacy brand dominated one of motorsport’s most punishing competitions.
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Colorado Adventure Rally Launches Three-Day Mountain Competition in 2026
A new time-speed-distance rally debuts in Colorado’s high country in July 2026. The three-day Colorado Adventure Rally covers 600 miles of mountain roads from Denver to Georgetown, challenging teams with precision driving through scenic passes while supporting animal rescue efforts.
Inaugural ADV Cannonball Rally Conquers 3,500 Miles Coast to Coast
Forty riders tackled the inaugural ADV Cannonball Rally, a legal, organized coast-to-coast motorcycle competition spanning 3,500 miles, eight days, and 10 states. From North Carolina’s Outer Banks to LA’s Portofino Hotel, competitors navigated checkpoint challenges on pavement and dirt—proving adventure rallying has arrived in America.
Alcan 5000 Rally Delivers 11 Days of Competition and Adventure in a 2026 Honda Passport
North America’s longest road rally combines competitive driving with breathtaking scenery across 5,388 miles of Alaska and Canada. From the Arctic Circle to glacial highways, the Alcan 5000 delivers unforgettable adventures and lasting friendships over 11 intense days.
Honda Passport TrailSport to Tackle 5,000-Mile Alcan Rally Adventure
Husband-and-wife team Andy and Mercedes Lilienthal are taking on North America’s longest rally in Honda’s most capable SUV, traversing 6,000 miles of challenging terrain across the Pacific Northwest, Canada, and Alaska.
Hammer Time: KOH 2025 - Hankook Tire Racing Part III | Race Day
The first cars were off the line at 0800, and Pacheco hit the “gap jump” at full tilt, putting 20 feet of air between terra firma and his 37-inch Dynapro MT2 tires. Executing a picture-perfect landing, he and co-driver Mike Murphy disappeared in a cloud of dust and a spray of gravel.
The 2025 Thunderbird Rally: Snow, Precise Timing, and Car Culture
Join the Lilienthals in the 2025 Thunderbird Rally, a snow-packed TSD competition through British Columbia. Precision, teamwork, and car culture at its finest!
Hammer Time: KOH 2025 - Hankook Tire Racing Part II | Pre-Running & Testing the Dynapro MT2
Unfortunately, we had an engine failure two days before qualifying; a valve broke and went into the manifold and cylinder. We didn’t have a spare engine, but were lucky to find one that could be delivered to our pit the next morning.
Tackling the TransAmerica Trail: The Lilienthals are Piloting a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness Off-Road Across the Entire U.S.!
Join the Lilienthals as they conquer the 7,100-mile TransAmerica Trail in a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness, testing its off-road prowess with key upgrades.
KOH 2025 Yokohama Every Man Challenge Recap: Lovell’s Redemption Run
The Yokohama Every Man Challenge (EMC) at King of the Hammers (KOH) once again delivered brutal terrain, intense battles, and emotional victories.
2025 Race of Kings Recap: Kyle Chaney Makes History at King of the Hammers
Over 100 of the world’s best off-road racers lined up in the 4400 Unlimited Class, but at the end of a grueling 225-mile course, only one vehicle had crossed the finish line.
Hammer Time: Hankook Tire’s Dynapro MT2 takes on the toughest off-road race on the planet
Flash forward to 2025, and more than 600 competitors are in Hammertown, USA, in the Southern California desert, ready to test man and machine against some of the harshest off-road conditions in the world. Among them are two teams testing the rugged durability of Hankook Tire’s Dynapro MT2.
We’re Going Global: Rallying an All-Electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz Van in the 2024 Baltic Sea Circle Rally
Fresh off the heels of our class win with the 2024 Alcan 5000 Rally, we’re neck deep in prep for our first major overseas competition: the Baltic Sea Circle Rally, the northernmost rally in the world.
Team Milestar Triumphs at W.E. Rock Round 2
MilesFive teams podium on Milestar Patagonia M/T02 tires at Utah rock crawling event.
Rebelle Renegades: What Does a Day in the Life of a Rallier Look Like?
What happens when you put 65 two-women teams together and toss them into the desert to fend for themselves? Welcome to the Rebelle Rally.
TSD: What is a Time-Speed-Distance Rally and Why You Want To Do it.
Driving skill, accurate timing, scenic roads, excellent camaraderie and … competition? Is this competitive overlanding? No. This is TSD rally. It doesn’t require a race car, a certification, it’s not expensive, and happens on public roads. It’s fun and you should try it.
The TrailSport Trifecta: How Honda Handled The 2023 Rebelle Rally
How did the three Honda-powered teams fare at the 2023 Rebelle Rally? Read on to find out!
Confirmed: The Lilienthals are Driving an INEOS Grenadier in the 2024 Alcan 5000 Rally!
OVR got the insider scoop: We’re driving an INEOS Grenadier in the 2024 Alcan 5000 Rally!
Rivian Takes First Place At 2023 Rebelle Rally In 4x4 Class
Rivian took first place at the 2023 Rebelle Rally in the 4x4 class – the first team in a fully electric vehicle to win the rally.
Honda’s Heritage: Honda Pilot TrailSport to Compete in the 2023 Rebelle Rally
Celebrating 20 years in production and newly designed for 2023, the fourth-generation Honda Pilot is the largest and most powerful Honda SUV ever produced.