The Sonora Rally is celebrating its 10th year hosting roadbook-based navigation rallies in the Sonoran Desert of northern Mexico. An event that has bridged the gap between grassroots racers and rally pros like Skyler Howes, Sara Price and Ricky Brabec, the Sonora Rally is one of only three Road to Dakar events in the world. The race incorporates massive sand dune stages and technical roadbooks that have helped racers prepare for the ultimate navigation race in the world, the Dakar Rally, since its inception in 2016.
For the 2026 edition, moto competitors can earn six eligibility points toward a Dakar entry, while side-by-side (SSV) racers will compete for a free entry to the 2027 Dakar Rally worth more than $30,000. Sara Price, who turned her 2023 Road to Dakar victory into a celebrated debut at Dakar 2024, will return to the Saudi Arabian desert in 2026 as a Land Rover Defender factory driver and global ambassador. Her success proves that the SSV podium at Sonora continues to support some of the sport’s most ambitious and capable competitors.
But what if you don’t know how to read a roadbook?
