After his initial shaky start to the 2024 Dakar, Skyler Howes made huge improvements, finishing in the top ten since Stage 2. The American has been enjoying the rocky stages so far although he did struggle to find a hidden waypoint today. His 9th position on Stage 4 moves him up to 12 overall.
“I’m becoming more and more confident with the bike,” Howes said after another solid Stage. “We’ve made a few little changes to the suspension and some other positive adjustments. I had to search for a hidden waypoint, which cost me some time.” Still Howes was happy with the day.
“The pace and riding was good and it was overall another positive day. I do prefer the previous stages as there’s more stones, rocky canyons and technical navigation, once you get into the dunes it’s almost like a motocross race, you push really hard and you just follow the compass.”
Dakar Rally Results - Stage 4
Pos. Rider Num Nation Team Time/Gap
1 CORNEJO, José Ignacio "Nacho" 11 CHI Monster Energy Honda Team 02H 51' 11"
2 BRABEC, Ricky 9 USA Monster Energy Honda Team +02.59
3 BENAVIDES, Kevin 1 ARG Red Bull KTM Rally Factory Team +03.18
4 BRANCH, Ross 16 BWA Hero Motorsports Team Rally +04.26
5 VAN BEVEREN, Adrien 42 FRA Monster Energy Honda Team +05.25
6 BENAVIDES, Luciano 77 ARG Husqvarna Factory Racing +07.22
7 BARREDA, Joan SPA Hero Motorsports Team Rally +08.15
8 GONÇALVES, Rui 19 POR Sherco TVS Rally Factory +09.51
9 HOWES, Skyler 10 USA Monster Energy Honda Team +10.05
10 MICHEK, Martin 10 CZE Orion Moto Racing Group +14.10