On The Pegs February 2020 - Volume 5 - Issue 2 | Page 22

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BRABEC’S HISTORIC DAKAR
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Historic victory for Ricky Brabec and Honda at the 2020 Dakar
Over 30 years have passed since Honda last triumphed in the Dakar Rally. In
2020, Monster Energy Honda Team has once again laid claim to the coveted
bronze Tuareg prize. Ricky Brabec makes history to become the first ever Ameri-
can to win the world’s toughest and cruellest rally.
After eight years in pursuit of glory, the dream has finally come true. Ricky Bra-
bec rewarded Honda with a much desired victory. Honda had returned to the Da-
kar in 2013 after a 23-year absence, yet after numerous stage wins and two overall
runner-up spots, the principle objective remained elusive. However, on an eighth
attempt in the 2020 edition, success finally materialized. The result is the fruit of
much long-term work by engineers, mechanics and riders, who have spared no
effort to accomplish the mission of outright victory in the Dakar Rally.