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27-year-old American Mitch Guthrie Jr. joins Ford’s newly assembled Dakar Rally team alongside reigning champion and two time WRC Champion Carlos Sainz. In 2025 the Ford Raptor T1+ makes its Dakar debut and Guthrie Jr. steps up to the elite category of the world’s toughest rally. The Californian enters the Dakar’s Ultimate (T1U) category after […]
The Californian driver, Guthrie Jr., transitions to the Ultimate (T1U) category in the Dakar Rally after racing in the Challenger class for five years with the Red Bull Off-Road Junior Team. His Raptor T1+ vehicle is a custom design created to tackle the specific challenges of the Dakar race and is equipped with a powerful V8 engine, advanced suspension, and 37-inch tires to tackle the demanding terrain. Guthrie Jr. expresses his excitement about driving for Ford in the T1+ category, calling it a dream come true and eagerly anticipating competing with top racers. His co-driver for the 2025 Dakar Rally will be Kellon Walch, forming a formidable all-American duo with a strong track record of stage wins in the Dakar. The upcoming Dakar Rally, scheduled for January 3-17, 2025, will cover 5,000 kilometers over 14 days, culminating in a challenging finish on the desert dunes, promising tough competition under the blazing desert sun.
