Sonora Rally is the only Road to Dakar event in North America and given the current rally calendar, Sonora is one of only three Road to Dakar events in the world, featuring dunes, ahead of Dakar 2027—offering competitors a rare opportunity to train and race in terrain that mirrors the iconic challenges of the Dakar Rally.
SSV: Win a FREE entry in Dakar 2027 worth over $30,000
MOTO: Six points will be awarded toward those competitors’ eligibility toward entry into Dakar 2027.
For many, this is where the dream begins.
See official rules here: ROAD TO DAKAR RULES
ELIGIBILITY
The riders are eligible to participate in the Road to Dakar if:
- Participate in the race: Sonora Rally
- Hold a driving license covering them for the category they want to enter
- Have never taken part in the Dakar in any category
- Have never been classified in the top 10 of a FIM championship in any discipline and in any age category
- Have never been part of the FIA priority list (Car/SSV)
- Have never been part of the ASO Elite/priority list (Bike, Car/SSV or Truck)
- Have never been winner of the Road to Dakar in the past (only the driver is concerned for the car category)
- Rider / Driver must NOT be part of an official team
By signing up, competitors attest to comply with these criteria