Sonora Rally

05/23/2026

Big shout out to who is racing this week in Argentina at ‘s 🇦🇷

Ryan was the winner of the 2026 “Dakar Dreams” Prize — a $10,000 award toward his Dakar 2027 entry fee.

The Sonora Rally program was created, in partnership with , to help privateer rally racers achieve the dream of Dakar, ultimately growing in North America.

Off Piste Adventure is an epic organization making rally more accessible — helping riders with training, support, logistics, shared resources, and the confidence to get out there and SEND IT.

Ryan, the entire Sonora Rally family is behind you this week. Go get it.

If you want to support Ryan’s Dakar dream: www.RyanNarino.com

And to show your thanks for the organization that gives basic to all of us, donate to their race program here (link also in bio): https://www.offpisteadventure.com/mattandjustinskansas-to-dakar

04/18/2026

04/01/2026

For Ryan Nariño, has always been part of the story.

He grew up in it. Around it. Chasing it. And for years, the goal was clear—even as a teenager: the .

But getting there hasn’t been simple. Through circumstances often outside his control, Ryan had never "officially" finished a … until now. And when it finally happened, it wasn’t just another finish. It was the one that mattered most. At just 20 years old, after years of work, setbacks, and relentless commitment, Ryan crossed the line in San Luis, and everything changed.

The prize, thanks to Off-Piste Adventure, will bring Ryan $10,000 closer to the starting line at . From unfinished rallies to a defining finish. From chasing the dream to stepping directly toward it. Saudi Arabia is closer than ever. Well done, Ryan.

Photos: Justin W. Coffey | Matthew McNulty | WESTx1000 |

03/30/2026

Six years.

That’s how long Jorge Cano has been carving his path toward Dakar.

Six years of showing up. Of learning. Of setbacks. Of coming back again.

At the , he arrived as the sole contender for the prize, but this was never going to be a formality. Alongside co-driver Abelardo Ruanova, Jorge pushed like everything was on the line...because it was.

Yes, it was a race of one. But it was never a guarantee. Mechanical issues. Navigation mistakes. One bad moment in the desert; that’s all it takes to lose everything. And Jorge didn’t want a gift.

He wanted to earn it.

Through the week, they fought for every mile. It wasn’t perfect—but rally never is. What mattered was the resilience. The determination. The refusal to back off.

A stage win. A strong overall finish. And proof—most importantly to themselves—that they belong. Now, after years of effort, sacrifice, and persistence… They’ve achieved a milestone that will bring them that much closer to the dream.

🏆 Road to Dakar winners: Jorge Cano & Abelardo Ruanova

One giant step closer to the starting line in Saudi Arabia for the 2027 .

This wasn’t given. This was earned.

Photos: Justin W. Coffey, Matthew McNulty | WESTx1000 |

03/21/2026

Stage 5 sent everyone back into the dunes for one last push.

A short day—but still one that had to be earned.

Then the final run in.
The arch. The medals. The cold beer waiting on the other side.

Stage winners:
Moto — Mike Johnson
UTVu — Mike Shirley / Eric Pucelik
UTVs — Jorge Cano / Abelardo Ruanova

Dakar Dreams: Ryan Nariño
Road to Dakar: Jorge Cano / Abelardo Ruanova

Five days. One finish line.

03/21/2026

SS5 brought it home—and with it, the final standings of Sonora Rally 2026.

Back into the dunes for one last push. A shorter stage, but no free miles. Everyone still had to earn their way to the finish.

Stage 5 leaders:
Moto Pro — Mike Johnson
Moto Enduro — Matt L**e
UTVu — Mike Shirley / Eric Pucelik
UTVs — Mike Shirley / Eric Pucelik

And now, the final order is set.

Overall winners:
Moto Pro — Ciaran Naran
Moto Enduro — Matt L**e
UTVu — Mike Shirley / Eric Pucelik
UTVs — Jorge Cano / Abelardo Ruanova

Dakar Dreams winner: Ryan Nariño
Road to Dakar winner: Jorge Cano / Abelardo Ruanova

Five days across the Sonoran Desert—where consistency wins, mistakes cost, and finishing means everything.

Another Sonora Rally in the books.

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03/21/2026

What an amazing day 5 and an amazing rally. Now that we’re at the end, Darren, tell us how it went!

Huge thanks to our racers and teams, to our volunteers and staff, our local support, the municipalities, podcast, , and of course our partners and 🙏🙏

We couldn’t do this with ALL of you.

03/20/2026

Tremendous job Jorge Cano & Abelardo Ruanova! You’ve officially won the coveted prize, and we couldn’t be more proud 🥹

As a long time participant of the Sonora Rally, we want to know…now that you’re headed to the in 2027, how do you feel? How was the ?

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03/20/2026

Congratulations, Lance Webb! It’s official. You’ve made it to the finish of …and what a tremendous week it’s been! Tell us, how’d it go?

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03/20/2026

You’re partway to the finish line. While we have a moment, Lance Webb, how’s it going on-course?

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