Bakuya Rally
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| Host country |
 Çakaristan |
| Dates | 16 - 30 July 2025 |
| Teams | 8 |
The Bakuya Rally is an off-road endurance event traversing terrain much tougher than conventional rallying. Most of the competitive special sections are off-road, crossing dunes, mud, camel grass, rocks, and erg. The rally includes and prologue and 12 stages, in and around the Thul Marusthal.
Theme song
As customary, a theme song was devised for the Bakuya Rally:
Timeline
- 20 June 2025: Route unveiled
- 20 June 2025 – 10 July 2025: Registrations
- 16 July 2025: Starting podium and the Prologue Stage
- 30 July 2025: Race finish and finish podium
Classes
There are three classes:
1. Motorbikes up to 450cc
2. Cars, weighing no more than 3,500 kg (7,716 lb)
3. Trucks, more than 3,500 kg (7,716 lb).
Participants
For the 2025 edition, the following participants will take part:
| Driver | Vehicle | Team |
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| Saurabh Misra
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AMK-77 rally car | Arkish Squadron
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 Pjetro Manetti
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Tigris Supra RS | Tigris Racing Team
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 Xander Trentin
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Hisson RoverX | Hisson Racing
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 Jay Kaelen
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HexaRally car | HexaRally Dominators
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| Mahdi al-Rasul
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Model of 1700X | Dragon Racing Team
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| Jawahar Vaikar
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Qaghta S | Çakar Stallions
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| Kadir Vaikar
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Jaap DesertGo | Çakar Stallions
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 Tariq M'barek
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Jaap DesertGo | Hurmu Horizon Racing
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| Motorbikes | ||
| Megaduta Adwani
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AMW rally motor | Arkish Squadron
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 Razdora del Bosque de Lanzas
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OMW rally motor | Osthügel Racing
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| Marc Seraphina
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HexaRally bike | HexaRally Dominators
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| Ahmet Yılmaz
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Dirt bike M201 | Çakar Stallions
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| Veer Tutt
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Dirt bike M201 | Hurmu Horizon Racing
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| Matthijasten Dansel-Groenbloem
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Hisson SpeedR 4 | Hisson Racing
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| Trucks | ||
| Taiseer Kamal
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AMW-46 truck | Arkish Squadron
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| Charlie Tharion
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HexaRally truck | HexaRally Dominators
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| Amir Khouri
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Hixef truck | Dragon Racing Team
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| Leyla Demir
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Qaghta Cheentee | Çakar Stallions
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Stages
| Stage | Date | Start | Finish | Length | Map |
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| Prologue | 16 July 2025 | Bakuya | Bakuya | 79 km | 
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| 1 | 17 July 2025 | Bakuya | Bakuya | 500 km | 
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| 2 (Marathon) | 18 - 19 July 2025 | Bakuya | Bakuya | 1,057 km | 
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| 3 | 20 July 2025 | Bakuya | Aurangabad | 845 km | 
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| 4 | 21 July 2025 | Aurangabad | Suryapur | 491 km | 
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| 5 | 22 July 2025 | Suryapur | Nidas | 588 km | 
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| – | 23 July 2025 | Nidas | Rest day | ||
| 6 | 24 July 2025 | Nidas | Chitkha | 829 km | 
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| 7 | 25 July 2025 | Chitkha | Chitkha | 745 km | 
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| 8 | 26 July 2025 | Chitkha | Thakati | 733 km | 
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| 9 | 27 July 2025 | Thakati | Kalaghar | 589 km | 
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| 10 | 28 July 2025 | Kalaghar | Kalaghar | 638 km | 
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| 11 | 29 July 2025 | Kalaghar | Thakati | 506 km | 
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| 12 | 30 July 2025 | Thakati | Bakuya | 286 km | 
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Stage results
Prologue
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The prologue of the Bakuya Rally, an epic fantasy version of the famous Dakar Rally, takes place in the vast and vertiginous Thul Marusthal desert, just southwest of the bustling city of Bakuya. Over a distance of 79 kilometers, the drivers test their skills and endurance in a challenging and unpredictable landscape of sand dunes, rocky plateaus, and sandy valleys. The start is given under a clear, golden sky, as the first vehicles roar and kick up dust from the starting line. Cars, motorcycles, and trucks race across the sandy plains, while the desert wind poses a constant challenge for the pilots and drivers. The tension is palpable, as times and positions constantly change due to the unpredictable conditions and technical hurdles. In the car category, Mahdi al-Rasul leads the race in his 1700X model from Dragon Racing Team from Çakaristan, with a time of 44 minutes and 50 seconds. Not far behind, Kadir Vaikar follows in his Jaap DesertGo, also from Çakaristan, with a time of 48:10. In third place is Pjetro Manetti in the Tigris Supra RS, from the Sanama team, with 45:55. The race features tactical overtakes and minor technical issues, as participants carve their way through sandstorms and natural barriers of the desert. On the motorcycles, Veer Tutt from Horizon Racing in Hurmu sets the tone with an impressive time of 24:05, followed by Matthijasten Dansel-Groenbloem on the Hisson SpeedR 4. The motorcycle class showcases the agility and bravery of the pilots, who race at high speed across the sandy terrain. The trucks form the heavy artillery, with Leyla Demir in her Qaghta Cheentee recording the fastest time of 51:15. The trucks skillfully maneuver between rocks and sand dunes, demonstrating the drivers' strength and precision. The prologue ends with an excited atmosphere, as participants prepare for the upcoming stages. Every driver knows that this first test sets the tone for the rest of the rally, where speed and strategy will be crucial. The Thul Marusthal has claimed its first victims and heroes, and the race has only just begun. |
Stage 1
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The first stage of the Bakuya Rally was a challenging and diverse 500 km test, taking place in the rugged Thul Marusthal desert and partly in the Khelaq Mountains, northeast of the city of Bakuya. The route combined sand dunes, rocky paths, and steep mountain passes, putting participants' skills and endurance to the test. The stage began early in the morning, as participants prepared for a long day filled with technical challenges and natural beauty. The first kilometers led through the expansive sands of the Thul Marusthal, where drivers could quickly increase their speed but also faced loose sand and treacherous dunes. As the day progressed, the terrain became wetter and rockier, especially when the route entered the Khelaq Mountains. Here, competitors had to demonstrate precision and agility navigating narrow mountain passes and steep inclines. The battle for the lead was intense. In the cars, Pjetro Manetti, driving his Tigris Supra RS, convincingly led with a time of 2 hours, 15 minutes, and 30 seconds. He managed to maintain his advantage through a combination of speed and accurate navigation. In second place was Mahdi al-Rasul in his Model 1700X, followed by Kadir Vaikar in the Jaap DesertGo. The motorcyclists also delivered exciting races, with Megaduta Adwani from Arkish Squadron recording the fastest time (3 hours, 50 minutes), followed by Marc Seraphina and Razdora del Bosque de Lanzas. The trucks formed the strongest part of the stage, with Leyla Demir in her Qaghta Cheentee posting the fastest time of 11 hours and 45 minutes. The heavy vehicles braved the rugged terrains, demonstrating that strength and perseverance were essential. In short, the first stage of the Bakuya Rally offered an engaging mix of speed, technique, and endurance, highlighted by an impressive performance from Pjetro Manetti, who crossed the finish line first. Participants can look forward to the upcoming challenges in the rally, as the battle for overall victory is far from over. |
Stage 2
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The second stage of the fantastical version of the Bakuya Rally, known as the Bakuya Rally in the Thul Marusthal Desert and the Monalan Mountains, was a challenging race held over two days with a total length of 1,057 km. This leg, located south of the city of Bakuya, offered drivers a mix of vast sandy plains and rugged mountainous terrain, creating plenty of excitement and technical challenges. Day 1: Desert Challenge and Sand Dunes: Day 2: Monalan Mountains and Mountainous Terrain: This second stage showcased the route's diversity and danger, requiring participants to switch between the loose sands of the desert and the technical challenges of the mountains. It was a true test of speed, skill, and endurance, setting the tone for the rest of the rally in this fantastical world. |
