03/22/2025
Sonora Rally 2025 is in the books — and what a week it was.
For me, rally is so much more than motorcycles or epic landscapes. It’s about the unexplainable human dynamic—people doing battle together. Fatigued, excited, challenged. Rally demands that we shift gears, face adversity head-on, and find strength in one another.
Coming into this event, I didn’t even know if I’d make it—still grappling with immense personal loss. But when one of us stumbles, good men step up. They carry their brothers forward—not for recognition, but because it’s right. What we built this week together is spiritual in many ways. Try explaining that to someone who hasn’t lived it. Some things are simply beyond words… because they’re bigger than us.
Thank you to Darren and Erin-Lee Skilton and the entire team of volunteers The Sonora Rally for your tireless commitment to the sport of rally. What you’ve built here is more than a race—it’s a platform where people find purpose, connection, and growth.
And now—
A huge thank you to our riders and crew.
Carr & Carr – Cherish this moment. Ramsey, you may very well be the youngest finisher of the Sonora Rally—and what an incredible ride. Wes, you’re not just raising a rider, but a man of driven purpose.
Sanchez & Enzo – Our other father/son duo. Julian, congrats on the Enduro class win and leading the Dakar Dreams competition. Your future in rally is bright, and Dakar’s calling. Enzo—your organization and pit support didn’t go unnoticed. Before the crew could set down their tools, you had them lined up and ready.
Jones – Quiet strength, total animal on course. It was incredible to witness your first podium in rally—3rd in Enduro and 10th overall. So well earned.
Avenant – One of the most dynamic people I’ve ever met. To come off the Dakar Rally to finally put the elusive Sonora finish behind you with a 7th overall—inspiring. I’m beyond grateful for your friendship… and deeply touched by the gift of Jake’s photo and the Dakar sand. It will live proudly in the Kansas Moto Farm hall of fame.
Looney – Thanks for dialing in the bikes and bringing that signature unpredictable edge.
Looney – Support behind the support. Quiet excellence. You've raised the bar.
Epp – You’ve become the emotional anchor of the team. Your presence and passion remind us what this is really all about.
Schipper – You’re becoming the gold standard in American rally support. Calm, steady, detailed. To my knowledge, you’ve brought every rider home in every stage in every rally you've supported—consistent and at the top
Sanchez family – Thank you for gifting me the trophy. It will sit proudly next to Willem’s gift in our Moto Farm hall of fame, and serve as the backdrop for many stories in the years to come.
To all of you—thank you. You showed up. You carried each other. You carried me. And you built something lasting.
Until next time—
With deep gratitude,
FRR
