Skyler Howes shows that he’s up to the challenge with a win in Northern Africa.
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Rookie Skyler Howes Wins the Morocco Desert Challenge
And Leaves north Africa Celebrating a Victory, Birthday and His First Year in Rally Raid

The Morocco Desert Challenge (MDC) is not an occasion to be taken lightly. Considered by many a stepping stone on the pathway to World Class glory, the dune-heavy terrain showcases many of the obstacles one might face at the Amaury Sport Organisation?s (ASO) most infamous motorsport event, the Dakar. Special Stages at the MDC offer no liaisons, so every mile counts. And for the competitors, it?s the perfect setting to sharpen their skills as they prep for the coming Dakar Rally ? this year making the seemingly controversial move to Saudi Arabia. So, when privateer Skyler Howes hits the scene in Agadir and quietly finishes his crusade atop the inevitable pile of carnage, it comes as a surprise to all but his fans. Skyler Howes (#106) isn?t your average 20-something Millennial. Otherwise wholesome and good-natured, Howes took out his teenage aggressions on his dirt bike ? pushing the limits every time he?d twist the throttle. But ambition, fearlessness and determination mix up a dangerous cocktail without limitations, and soon the young rider suffered a series of injuries slowing his progress significantly into adulthood. But determination dies hard. So, under the wing of racing legend Kurt Caselli, Howes learned to hold back...