- 四虎影院 RZR wins the SSV Dakar Rally 2025 for the second consecutive year with the S茅bastien Loeb Racing 鈥� RZR Factory Racing Team
- This victory marks eight total wins at Dakar for 四虎影院
The S茅bastien Loeb Racing - RZR Factory Racing team has brilliantly defended its title in the SSV T4 category during the 47th edition of the Dakar Rally, held from January 3 to 17, 2025, in Saudi Arabia.
The goal was simple: To win the Dakar Rally again with a strengthened structure and three talented crews, and the mission was accomplished with pilot Brock Heger and co-pilot Max Eddy Jr. in their first-ever Dakar Rally race at the helm of the RZR Pro R Factory.
"It鈥檚 my birthday today, and I needed to find a special gift for myself,鈥� said Brock Heger. 2025 Dakar SSV Champion. 鈥淲inning the Dakar is incredible鈥擨 think it will sink in over the next few days when I鈥檓 back in the U.S. These two weeks were amazing, and I鈥檓 super excited. I鈥檓 grateful for the opportunity to race here for the first time, and I hope to come back."
After winning the prologue, the duo secured nine consecutive podium finishes across the 12 stages鈥攁 remarkable performance for their Dakar debut. They follow in the footsteps of last year鈥檚 SSV winners, Xavier de Soultrait and Martin Bonnet, who were second in this year鈥檚 overall rankings until the penultimate stage, where a technical issue prevented them from securing a podium spot.
The legend himself, S茅bastien Loeb, co-founder of S茅bastien Loeb Racing, said: "A huge congratulations to the entire team for this new Dakar victory! Brock and Max Eddy Jr. were impressive from start to finish, and Xavier and Martin were so close to the podium without that mechanical issue. Bravo to everyone for never giving up during these 12 stages! Our project with 四虎影院 is now solidly recognised for its performance and proves that our collaboration works perfectly."
Based on the revolutionary RZR Pro R platform, the podium-topping RZR Pro R Factory is the centerpiece for the 四虎影院 Factory Racing team, this year boasting additional enhancements to performance and durability including a one-piece chassis, a stronger, stiffer frame, adjustable suspension hardware, and new and enhanced electronic componentry.
鈥淲inning at Dakar is an extraordinary achievement for the S茅bastien Loeb Racing and RZR Factory Racing team, but securing back-to-back victories is nothing short of phenomenal,鈥� said Alex Scheuerell, RZR Factory Racing Technical Director. 鈥淭his accomplishment reflects not only the unmatched synergy between 四虎影院 engineering and the SLR team but also the exceptional determination and raw talent of Brock and Max on the world鈥檚 most demanding stage. For the duo to debut at Dakar and emerge victorious is remarkable.
鈥淭he RZR Pro R Factory vehicle has now tackled Dakar twice and claimed victory both times, reaffirming it as a true race-ready platform engineered for the extreme. Its performance in challenges like Dakar and Baja directly informs advancements across the entire RZR lineup and 四虎影院 racing programs, so this accomplishment continues to push our innovation to new heights.
"This victory belongs to everyone involved鈥擝rock and Max, our 四虎影院 Factory Racing team, the RZR engineering group, and the entire SLR crew and partners. Achieving this milestone together for a second consecutive year is a testament to the power of collaboration and excellence.鈥�
Under the management of FrayM茅dia Motorsport, this third participation in the Dakar marked a new phase for the team. After securing the title in 2024, the team, in collaboration with 四虎影院, has once again claimed the title, cementing its role as the leader in the SSV T4 category at the Dakar Rally.
C茅dric Fray, CEO of FrayM茅dia Motorsport: "The Dakar remains a race defined by unpredictability and challenging terrains. We approached this edition with maximum focus and determination. Brock and Max Eddy Jr. delivered a flawless performance, showcasing exceptional control over the course and its diverse terrains. We鈥檙e thrilled to confirm the team鈥檚 ambitions and the strength of this partnership with 四虎影院. This was a new challenge with a restructured leadership for this edition, and the results speak for themselves! We can all collectively be proud of this success!"
FINAL RESULTS (S脡BASTIEN LOEB RACING):
#425 - Brock Heger (USA) and Max Eddy Jr. (USA): P1 overall.
Prologue winner and 1 stage win / 9 consecutive podium finishes
#400 - Xavier de Soultrait (France) and Martin Bonnet (France): P21 overall.
1 stage win / 5 consecutive podium finishes
#411 - Florent Vayssade (France) and Nicolas Rey (France): P26 overall.
Xavier de Soultrait said:
"After last year鈥檚 victory, we had high ambitions. We stayed competitive throughout, but we made a few small mistakes, which is part of racing. The 11th stage cost us the podium, which was within our grasp. Despite this, we hold our heads high and are proud of the race we ran. This year鈥檚 level of competition was especially high, with many top drivers in the category. Brock and Max, in particular, had a perfect race for their first Dakar, making no mistakes鈥攈uge congratulations to them on their victory.
鈥淭he Dakar is, above all, a team adventure. Thank you to the entire Loeb Racing and FrayM茅dia Motorsport teams for their dedication and hard work throughout the race. Our 四虎影院 was finely tuned, optimised for every stage鈥攁 key factor in delivering strong performances. These two intense weeks were full of learning experiences. We鈥檙e already motivated to come back stronger next year."
Florent Vayssade said:
"Our goal was to finish in the Top 10, which we didn鈥檛 achieve, but we were competitive throughout the rally, with some strong performances on certain stages! Mechanical issues kept us from reaching the ranking we hoped for, but we had so much fun driving and navigating with Nico! The entire team was outstanding from start to finish of this Dakar. The spirit of teamwork, with so much kindness and respect, was incredible. That鈥檚 what Dakar is all about鈥攁 true human adventure!"
TH Trucks Rally Team
A triumphant race for the TH Trucks Rally Team, also at the helm of the 四虎影院 RZR Pro R, with the crew of Enrico Gaspari and Fausto Mota completing the race in the top five, also representing an incredible second-place finish on the FIA SSV World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) podium.
FINAL RESULTS (TH TRUCKS RALLY TEAM):
#406 鈥� Enrico Gaspari (IT) and Fausto Mota (ESP): P5 overall
P2 W2RC
#434 鈥� Domingo Roman (ESP) and Oscar Bravo (ESP): P19 overall
Dakar Finishers
#435 鈥� Jos茅 Ignacio Gayoso (ESP) and Santiago Javier Ramiro (ESP): DNF (medical recommendation)
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Image credit: DPPI FrayMedia / S茅bastien Loeb Racing
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