ZX Moto Expands its Roster for the Upcoming Rally-Raid Championship
In an exciting development for the Rally-Raid World Championship, ZX Moto has made headlines by signing Skyler Howes, who will join fellow racer Tobias Ebster in the upcoming Morocco Rally set to begin on September 28. This marks a significant step for ZX Moto, a new contender in the highly competitive rally scene, as they aim to establish their presence and make a mark in the motorsport community.
The Morocco Rally, which serves as the fourth event of the 2026 World Rally-Raid Championship, will feature a prologue followed by five intense racing stages, concluding on October 3. ZX Moto, founded by Zhang Xue, has teamed up with the established Joyride team, bringing in promising talents like Ebster and now Howes to strengthen their lineup. The addition of Howes, who has been listed as an entry for the rally without a team affiliation until now, comes just days before the event, raising the stakes for the competition.
Skyler Howes, a seasoned racer with extensive experience competing on Husqvarna and Honda bikes, expressed his enthusiasm about this new chapter, stating, "It was time for something new; let’s get started. There are no excuses, only hard work and speed. See you in Morocco!" His partnership with Ebster will see the Austrian rider compete in the Rally2 category, while Howes will tackle the challenges of the RallyGP class. This duo is set to bring a fresh dynamic to the ZX Moto team, as they prepare to face the demanding terrains of Morocco.
Moreover, this rally serves as a crucial preparatory event for the Dakar 2027, where ZX Moto aims to showcase their capabilities and build momentum. The team has already made an impression in the racing circuit, with their ZX 820RR achieving six victories in its debut year in the Supersport World Championship, ranking second overall. With the addition of talented riders like Howes and Ebster, ZX Moto is poised to take on the challenges of rally racing head-on.
As reported by speedweek.com.
