Armstrong eyes first with Dakar debut

Friday, October 30, 2020

History beckons: Armstrong could become the first to participate at the Dakar Rally using a local licence

In what would be a first, rider Brady Armstrong is set to become the first Botswana Motor Sport (BMS) licensee to make his debut at the Dakar Rally.

Armstrong is targeting the 2022 edition, following in the footsteps of countrymen, Ross Branch and Vincent Crosbie. But the duo competed at the world famous rally using Motorsport South Africa (MSA) licenses.

The teenage biker was initially set to compete at next year’s Dakar Rally, but due to school commitments he has had to delay his debut by a further 12 months.

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Armstrong eyes first with Dakar debut

In what would be a first, rider Brady Armstrong is set to become the first Botswana Motor Sport (BMS) licensee to make his debut at the Dakar Rally.

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