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Dakar 2024: Van Beveren Wins Marathon Stage; Brabec Takes Overall Lead

After 48 hours within the dunes, Stage Six of the 2024 Dakar Rally concluded with Monster Energy Honda rider Adrien Van Beveren crusing ahead with the stage win. A slew of acquainted faces adopted his time, together with KTM Factory rider Toby Price, Monster Energy Honda rider Ricky Brabec, GasGas Factory rider Daniel Sanders, and Hero MotoSports rider Ross Branch. 

Early within the day, although, Korr Offroad Racing rider Mason Klein could not get his bike to begin. It was the most recent mechanical subject that he is needed to struggle alongside this 12 months’s Dakar. Luckily, as you’ll be able to see on this video, the Dakar Spirit is alive and properly as rivals together with five-time four-wheeled Dakar Rally winner Nasser Al-Attiyah have been joyful to assist him get it began.

 

I do not learn about you, nevertheless it at all times places a heat feeling in my coronary heart to see this sort of camaraderie amongst rivals. You’ll usually hear riders say that through the occasion, all of them need to win. But after they’re within the bivouac, they’re simply mates hanging out, and with an entire lot of mutual respect as properly. It reveals.

Unfortunately for Klein, whereas he was capable of begin the second a part of Stage Six, he was not capable of full the stage. He lastly retired on Stage Six, which was additional alongside than even his personal group anticipated, given the mechanical points which were plaguing the Korr bike all through the occasion. It was a greater than valiant effort, and we stay up for seeing what he does subsequent.

Here are the highest 10 bike finishers for the 48-hour marathon Stage Six of the 2024 Dakar Rally.

Rider Team Time
Adrien Van Beveren (France) Monster Energy Honda Team 7 hours, 57 minutes, 29 seconds
Toby Price (Australia) Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 8 hours, 01 minute, 42 seconds
Ricky Brabec (USA) Monster Energy Honda Team 8 hours, 02 minutes, 31 seconds
Daniel Sanders (Australia) Red Bull GasGas Factory Racing 8 hours, 04 minutes, 24 seconds
Ross Branch (Botswana) Hero MotoSports Team Rally 8 hours, 07 minutes, 09 seconds
Luciano Benavides (Argentina) Husqvarna Factory Racing 8 hours, 08 minutes, 08 seconds
Kevin Benavides (Argentina) Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 8 hours, 13 minutes, 34 seconds
Stefan Svitko (Slovakia) Slonaft Rally Team 8 hours, 18 minutes, 48 seconds
José Ignacio Cornejo Florimo Monster Energy Honda Team 8 hours, 19 minutes, 18 seconds
Jeanloup Lepan (France) Duust Rally Team 8 hours, 23 minutes, 53 seconds

2024 Dakar Rally Top 10 Bike Rankings Overall After Stage Six

For the primary time within the 2024 Dakar Rally, Ricky Brabec takes the lead. He’s largely are available in second or third to this point on the phases accomplished this 12 months, nevertheless it goes to point out that consistency is completely key in a rally raid state of affairs.

Rider Team Time
Ricky Brabec (USA) Monster Energy Honda Team 27 hours, 11 minutes, 21 seconds
Ross Branch (Botswana) Hero MotoSports Team Rally 27 hours, 12 minutes, 12 seconds
Adrien Van Beveren (France) Monster Energy Honda Team 27 hours, 20 minutes, 42 seconds
José Ignacio Cornejo Florimo Monster Energy Honda Team 27 hours, 25 minutes, 35 seconds
Toby Price (Australia) Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 27 hours, 38 minutes, 21 seconds
Kevin Benavides (Argentina) Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 27 hours, 39 minutes, 54 seconds
Daniel Sanders (Australia) Red Bull GasGas Factory Racing 27 hours, 47 minutes, 11 seconds
Luciano Benavides (Argentina) Husqvarna Factory Racing 27 hours, 58 minutes, 47 seconds
Stefan Svitko (Slovakia) Slonaft Rally Team 28 hours, 19 minutes, 03 seconds
Jeanloup Lepan (France) Duust Rally Team 28 hours, 43 minutes, 03 seconds

Now that the monster marathon that was Stage Six is over, everybody has a relaxation day in Riyadh to recuperate earlier than tackling the rest of the 2024 Dakar Rally. Six phases stay, however given the very fact of the Prologue and the 48-hour marathon of Stage Six, all of the rivals are properly and actually into the again half of the 2024 Dakar Rally now.

Technology

Will UPS And FedEx Deliver Packages This Christmas Weekend? Here’s The Answer

UPS is likely one of the largest supply methods within the U.S., and many individuals depend on its common service hours to get their packages delivered on time. Luckily for them, evidently UPS will principally function like regular within the days main as much as Christmas. According to the official web site’s 2023 Year-End Holiday Schedule, regular pickup and supply providers will likely be obtainable Monday, December 18 by means of Friday, December 22. There will even be particular Saturday pickup and supply providers on December 23. All providers, besides UPS Express Critical, will likely be closed on December 24-25 in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

For these wishing to have packages delivered earlier than Christmas, UPS states that December 19 is the final day to ship UPS 3 Day Select packages, December 20 is the final day to ship UPS 2nd Day Air packages, and December 21 the final day to ship UPS Next Day Air packages for them to be delivered by Friday. After that, packages that may have been delivered on a vacation date will likely be rescheduled for supply on Tuesday, December 26.

Motorsport

One Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion Escaped The Museum

The Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion has its roots in the mid-1990s when the FIA introduced the GT1 class for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. In response, the German automaker decided to create a road-legal version of its 911 GT1 race car, giving birth to the Strassenversion (German for “street version”). Around 20 of these cars were assembled, and one is on display at Porsche’s museum in Stuttgart.

Recently, a video was released by Porsche on YouTube showing the 911 GT1 Strassenversion “dreaming” of going for a drive in the mountains. The footage has a strong Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed vibe and depicts the car’s desire to be driven. In the video, a museum employee notices the car’s unusual behavior and smiles.

The 911 GT1 Strassenversion is no ordinary Porsche. It features a potent 3.2-liter, twin-turbocharged flat-six engine producing around 537 horsepower. This, combined with a six-speed manual transmission, enables the car to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just over 3.5 seconds, a competitive feat even by today’s standards.

Despite its race-focused exterior, the interior of the 911 GT1 Strassenversion is surprisingly well-appointed, featuring leather upholstery, air conditioning, and other comforts, making it suitable for road use.

With only 20 units ever built, it’s a rare treat to see one of the most capable Porsches of the 1990s in action. Whether the mountain road footage is real or just CGI, it adds a romantic touch reminiscent of the 1990s themselves.

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DIRT BIKE MAGAZINE VLOG #2: ARE WE IN OVER OUR HEAD?

Our team at Dirt Bike Magazine has been busy over the past few weeks! We’ve spent 191 hours on a KTM test bike and now we’re going to bring it back to life. In this vlog, we take you behind the scenes as we visit Nitro Circus in Bakersfield, attend the GASGAS electric bike intro in Huntington Beach, test the 2024 Husqvarna TE300 two stroke, and hang out at the 24 Hour race at Glen Helen Raceway. Join us for a compilation of our adventures and see what goes into producing the number one off-road magazine each month.

BMW

Gulf 12 Hours: IGTC title decider for BMW and three works drivers – Valentino Rossi to begin in Abu Dhabi.

Munich. At the season finale of the Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC), the Gulf 12 Hours on tenth December 2023, in Abu Dhabi (UAE), BMW and the three BMW M works drivers, Philipp Eng (AUT), Sheldon van der Linde (RSA), and Dries Vanthoor (BEL), are vying for titles within the producer and driver standings. Valentino Rossi (ITA) will compete on the Yas Marina Circuit within the #46 BMW M4 GT3 of BMW M Team WRT for the primary time.

 

In whole, BMW M Team WRT is fielding two automobiles and 6 BMW M works drivers. Eng and van der Linde are supported of their title pursuit by Charles Weerts (BEL) within the #32 BMW M4 GT3. In the #46 BMW M4 GT3, alongside Rossi and title contender Vanthoor, Nick Yelloly (GBR) will compete.

BMW is main the producer standings within the IGTC with 133 factors forward of the ultimate season race, however solely holds a nine-point lead over Mercedes. With victories on the Kyalami 9 Hour (RSA), the 24h Spa-Francorchamps (BEL), and the Indianapolis 8 Hour (USA), BMW M Motorsport groups have received three out of 4 IGTC season races. Only at Bathurst (AUS) on the season opener did they miss the rostrum. In the driving force standings, Eng is at the moment in second place, trailing the chief Jules Gounon (FRA, Mercedes) by eight factors, following his wins at Spa-Francorchamps and Indianapolis, in addition to a second-place end at Kyalami. Van der Linde and Vanthoor, who received along with Eng at Indianapolis a number of weeks in the past, are six factors behind in third place.

Quotes forward of the Gulf 12 Hours.

Andreas Roos (Head of BMW M Motorsport): “It’s fantastic to be able to compete for titles at the end of such a long and eventful season. The Intercontinental GT Challenge 2023 has been an incredible journey across five continents, delivering significant victories at Kyalami, Indianapolis, and especially the season highlight at Spa-Francorchamps. We can already say that our commitment to this race series has been more than worthwhile. Thanks to our winning teams WRT and ROWE Racing for their efforts, to our drivers for their top performances, and to all our colleagues at BMW M Motorsport. Now we want to crown the year in Abu Dhabi with titles in the manufacturer and driver standings!”

Philipp Eng (#32 BMW M4 GT3): “I’m very excited to enter the title fight in Abu Dhabi. The circuit is a lot of fun. It has changed a bit since I was last there in 2013, but I believe it should play to the strengths of our BMW M4 GT3. I have great teammates and a fantastic team. Of course, the competition is strong, but our chances are good.”

Valentino Rossi (#46 BMW M4 GT3): “Im a very happy to return to the Yas Marina Circuit. I did this race once in the past with a Ferrari and it was a great race, we finished third overall. I enjoyed it a lot, the track is fantastic. This year, the level of the race will be a lot higher with many fast cars and works drivers on the grid. We will see how we will perform and I can’t wait to race the BMW M4 GT3 at the Yas Marina Circuit. That will be a lot of fun.”

 

 

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2023 3-BROS 24 HOURS OF GLEN HELEN

The 2023 24 Hours of Glen Helen concluded with the Yamaha team consisting of Tyler Nicholson, RJ Warda, Thomas Dunn, and Clayton Roberts emerging as the winners. They faced tough competition from the Prairie Dogs team comprising Trevor Hunter, Tyler Belknap, Clay Hengeveld, and Nic Garvin. The race was held on a challenging 10-mile course created by the SRA Racing crew, featuring sections such as the National track, Arroyo Vet Track, truck track, and long ridge roads. The difficulty level increased during the night when the Santa Ana winds picked up. Notably, the Ironmen participants demonstrated exceptional endurance, with Zac Luce as the top performer in that class. For complete results, visit www.glenhelen.com.

The Team of Tyler Nicholson, RJ Warda, Thomas Dunn and Clayton Roberts won the 2023 3-Bros 24 Hours of Glen Helen.
John Wheeler got the holeshot on the Intermediate/Expert row. His team won their class and finished fourth overall.
Nic Garvin rode with the Prairie Dogs and pushed the leaders throughout the day and night.
History was made for electric bikes by the KC Motorsports team. They rode a Surron Storm Bee to the finish, rotating batteries and completing 44 laps.
Zac Luce was the top Ironman, finishing 42nd overall.
Tyler Martin’s team won the Business/Industry class.
Motocross Action was represented by Trevor Nelson, who was sixth Ironman.
Yes that’s a Kawasaki KLR650. Zac Commans was relentless on his way to fourth Ironman.
Jacob Hayes got the Pro holeshot and finished third overall.
Vincent Munoz was the winner in the 250 Expert category.
Alex Dorsey led the top team in the Family Class.
Jordon Maas secured the second spot in the 250 Expert category.
Desiree Bates emerged as the winner in the Women’s Class.
Josh Smith secured the second place in the Ironman category.
Seth Barnes, Ray Rodden, Skyler Pereira are all members (retired and active) of the U.S. Marine corps.
Motorsport

The 499P Modifcata: Turning Ferrari’s Le Mans Winner Into an 858-HP Track Day Hero

The Ferrari 499P made history by winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2023, a feat not achieved by the brand since 1965. Now, the new 499P Modificata offers a chance for a select group of customers to experience a modified version of this race-bred machine on the track.

The 499P Modificata is not intended for competition, allowing Ferrari to make adjustments that would be prohibited under Le Mans rules. For instance, the electric motor on the front axle can now operate at lower speeds, giving drivers more opportunities to utilize the all-wheel-drive system, instead of only being active above 118 mph (190 km/h) as mandated by the FIA regulations.


Motorsport

Witness Lamborghini Factory Driver Testing the Revuelto V12 Supercar on the Track

While most of us spend our workdays in an office, the life of a Lamborghini factory driver is much more thrilling. Recently, Squadra Corse driver Andrea Caldarelli had the opportunity to take the Revuelto for a spin at the Autodromo Piero Taruffi in Vallelunga, Italy. This track, nestled in the scenic hills north of Rome, provided the perfect backdrop for showcasing the power and performance of this incredible machine. And just like its predecessor, the Aventador, the Revuelto boasts a naturally aspirated V12 engine that delivers an awe-inspiring soundtrack, as captured in the video.

During his time behind the wheel, Caldarelli, who is set to pilot the upcoming Lamborghini SC63 in the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, had nothing but praise for the mighty 6.5-liter engine that roared behind him. Additionally, he commended the Revuelto’s eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox, which is mounted transversally. This gearbox is expected to be featured in the successor to the Huracan as well. With its smooth gear changes and an electric motor mounted above it, providing an extra boost, this new DCT offers an enhanced driving experience compared to its predecessors.


Motorsport

Why the Second-Gen Ford GT was Created Instead of the Mustang for Le Mans

The existence of the latest Ford GT was not a guarantee. Originally, Ford had planned to return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2016 with a Mustang.

Ford’s decision to re-enter this iconic race came after the launch of the sixth-generation Mustang in 2015. This Mustang was designed to be a global vehicle, available in both left- and right-hand drive configurations. As a result, Ford began considering the possibility of using the Mustang to compete and win at Le Mans in 2016, as revealed by Ford CEO Jim Farley in a recent interview with Top Gear magazine during the debut of the Mustang GTD.


Technology

How To Check Your Internet Speed (3 Different Ways)

When checking your internet speed, it’s important to follow some guidelines to ensure accurate results. One important consideration is to perform the speed test during non-peak hours. If you are testing your home internet connection, it is advisable to do it early in the day when most people are at work. This is because when multiple households in a neighborhood have the same internet service providers, the speeds can be slower than average when everyone is at home and using the internet for various activities.

Another important step is to make sure that you do not have any ongoing downloads or uploads while conducting the speed test. Close any websites or apps that are streaming audio or video content and disconnect or exit your VPN client if you are using one. Additionally, it is recommended to reboot the device you plan to use for the speed test to start fresh.

Lastly, it is beneficial to run multiple speed tests at different times of the day to gather more information for diagnosing the cause of a slow connection. Keep in mind that different speed test providers may give varying results, and the test results are specific to the device you are using.

For a more comprehensive analysis, it is recommended to check your internet speed on both your laptop or desktop computer as well as your mobile phone or tablet. Run tests on your computer while connected to Wi-Fi and also when directly connected to the router using an Ethernet cable. By comparing the results from these different scenarios, you can gain a better understanding of your internet speed.