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  • GREAT START FOR TOBY PRICE AT THE RALLY OF MOROCCO

    GREAT START FOR TOBY PRICE AT THE RALLY OF MOROCCO

    Good news for Hunter Valley rider Toby Price at the Rally of Morocco. After winning the prologue, the 29 year old has taken out the race’s relatively short, opening leg. Next up, the riders face the first-half of a marathon stage, where they’ll sleep in the desert and are not permitted any mechanical support.

  • FIVE STRAIGHT WINS AT FINKE FOR TOBY PRICE

    FIVE STRAIGHT WINS AT FINKE FOR TOBY PRICE

    The Hunter’s Toby Price has finished second in the car category and won the bike division at the Finke Desert race for the fifth straight year. The 28-year-old admits it was a taxing long weekend – and he’s not sure if he’ll compete in both divisions again.

  • PRICE TO TACKLE FINKE RACE ON SIX WHEELS

    PRICE TO TACKLE FINKE RACE ON SIX WHEELS

    As if Australia’s Finke Desert Race wasn’t challenging enough, the Hunter’s Toby Price has announced he’ll compete in two separate categories over the June long weekend. Price will attempt to retain his motorbike title during the 480-kilometre trek from Alice Springs to Finke and back… and also drive a truck in the event for the…

  • TOBY PRICE OVERCAME INJURY AND TRAGEDY TO CLAIM DAKAR WIN

    TOBY PRICE OVERCAME INJURY AND TRAGEDY TO CLAIM DAKAR WIN

    PHOTO: Courtesy of www.tp87.com.au Dakar champion Toby Price has been busy thanking a multitude of well-wishers, after becoming the first Australian to win the famous rally. Back home in the Hunter, his friends and family are all smiles about the victory, which was a triumph over injury and personal tragedy.

  • TOBY PRICE CREATES HISTORY WITH DAKAR RALLY WIN

    TOBY PRICE CREATES HISTORY WITH DAKAR RALLY WIN

    The Hunter’s Toby Price has become the first Australian to win the famous Dakar Rally. The 28-year-old claimed the motorbike category by almost 40 minutes, after finishing in Rosario, Argentina early this morning.

  • TOBY PRICE CLOSING IN ON FIRST-EVER AUSTRALIAN DAKAR RALLY WIN

    TOBY PRICE CLOSING IN ON FIRST-EVER AUSTRALIAN DAKAR RALLY WIN

    The Hunter’s Toby Price is one ride away from becoming the first Australian to win the Dakar rally after extending his lead in the 12th stage. The 28-year-old is now 37 minutes ahead of his nearest rival after finishing second in the 480 kilometre stage. Price finished third in his Dakar debut last year and…

  • TOBY PRICE MAINTAINS DAKAR LEAD AFTER STAGE 10

    TOBY PRICE MAINTAINS DAKAR LEAD AFTER STAGE 10

    The Hunter’s Toby Price remains more than 23 minutes ahead of his nearest rival in the Dakar rally, after finishing third on stage 10 early this morning. But the Australian insists there’s still no guarantee he’ll stand on top of the podium when the event wraps up this weekend. Price admits he took it easy…

  • PRICE EXTENDS DAKAR LEAD

    PRICE EXTENDS DAKAR LEAD

    The Hunter’s Toby Price has extended his lead in the motorcycle category of the Dakar Rally. By the end of the latest stage, won by Price, the 28-year-old is 25 minutes ahead of his nearest rival, Steven Svitco. It was Price’s fifth stage win, a marathon stage where competitors are not allowed assistance from their…

  • TOBY PRICE TAKES OVER TOP SPOT ON DAKAR RALLY

    TOBY PRICE TAKES OVER TOP SPOT ON DAKAR RALLY

    Hunter rider Toby Price has edged a step closer to becoming the first Australian to win the Dakar rally. Overnight, the 28-year-old moved into the overall lead in the bike division after winning stage eight.

  • PRICE TAKES LEAD IN DAKAR RALLY

    PRICE TAKES LEAD IN DAKAR RALLY

    Hunter rider Toby Price has stormed in the overall lead after stage 8 of the Dakar Rally. 28-year-old Price went into the day more than three minutes behind Portugal’s Paulo Gonclaves but ended it more than five minutes ahead. Gonclaves crashed and damaged his navigation equipment which allowed Price to win his fourth stage of…