Bronco Raptor racing in the 2026 Dakar Rally

[Broncofly]

I did a search, maybe I didn't do a good enough search, didn't see anywhere on here about these boys in their Bronco Raptor being legends. They're driving a mostly stock Bronco Raptor in literally the hardest off road race in the world.....The Dakar Rally. (It's a TWO WEEK race)

Basically to finish this race/adventure is a massive undertaking. There's several sayings on this race as it's both a dream to race it and with the challenges comes many ups and downs..... "Dakar is Dakar".... and the best quote I've heard this year, "Living my dream is my nightmare right now"

I have no connection to these boys other than a Bronco owner and fan but knowing what I know of this race over the years and how somewhat unknown it is to North America, this is a MASSIVE undertaking! By contrast, Ford pours a huge amounts of $$$$$$$ into their development, their current race Raptor T1+ class vehicle. Ford this year has a big field (4 pro drivers, most have won the Dakar previously with other teams) in hopes they can win it all this year (they had a podium in their first entry last year). By contrast, a relatively stock B-Rapotor doing what they're doing, with an amateur driver & navigator, its pretty damn nuts!

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https://www.msport-raptor.com

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[Bronco_24]

I been following the race and cheering on the ford team. We have a Bronco Raptor so we'r looking for good results from this team.

 

[Returntothefog]

They just came across my radar yday and I’m so cheering for them! Makes me wonder what a Bronco Dakar Homologation would look like from Ford (since the Pajero EVO has been such a legend)

 

[Ape Factory]

Ultimate overloading camping trip! Way cool that they're doing this. Go Braptor!

 

[Steve_In_29]

Ultimate overloading camping trip! Way cool that they're doing this. Go Braptor!

Good for Ford but it is not an overlanding type event. The racers don't carry any of their equipment/supplies with them It is all done via support vehicles.

So it's just a multistage, point to point race.

 

[Ape Factory]

Good for Ford but it is not an overlanding type event. The racers don't carry any of their equipment/supplies with them It is all done via support vehicles.

So it's just a multistage, point to point race.

I was being sarcastic. Just a heads up, I might make a joke about no rooftop tent, roof light bar, pillar lights or Rotopax gas containers. That will be sarcastic as well.

 

[Steve_In_29]

I was being sarcastic. Just a heads up, I might make a joke about no rooftop tent, roof light bar, pillar lights or Rotopax gas containers. That will be sarcastic as well.

You phrased it as a statement of fact. I had no way to tell you were rolling your eyes as you typed out your post

 

[Desmolicious]

Very cool! Would the Stroppe edition be more suited to this?

 

[Steve_In_29]

Very cool! Would the Stroppe edition be more suited to this?

Never mind

No more than a Badlands Sas would be as they have the same suspension setup.

Ford cheaped out and didn't even give the Stroppe the Wildtrak's Fox setup.

 

[mdainsd]

No more than a Badlands Sas would be as they have the same suspension setup.

Ford cheaped out and didn't even give the Stroppe the Wildtrak's Fox setup.

you clearly dont know what you are talking about. Go do a little research.

 

[mdainsd]

Very cool! Would the Stroppe edition be more suited to this?

As much as I love my Stroppe, Dakar is just what the doctor ordered for a Bronco Raptor. The length widthe and power will all come in handy. There are some tight sections, but if those huge trucks can get through, I see no problem.

 

[Steve_In_29]

you clearly dont know what you are talking about. Go do a little research.

I stand corrected.

I was thinking about the HOSS 4.0 as that would have been more fitting of it's race heritage.

 

[JustWideman]

Moor-doors and all!

 

[Broncofly]

Three more days of racing.......

 

[Bronco_24]

Never give up

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