Can-Am, a brand of BRP Inc., celebrated a successful 2026 Dakar Rally, with factory racer Kyle Chaney and co-driver Jacob Argubright finishing second overall. According to a report by UTV Action Magazine, this was Chaney's first time competing in the grueling race. Can-Am's factory-supported drivers also secured six of the top ten overall positions and claimed five stage victories.
Jean-François Leclerc, BRP Race Manager, stated, "Our team made huge strides this year... With multiple stage wins and consistent podium results, we demonstrated the strength and reliability of the Can-Am Maverick R platform." Leclerc added that the team is committed to pushing harder to take the top spot in future races.
Can-Am's 2026 Dakar Rally Highlights:
- Kyle Chaney finished second overall and won stage five.
- Can-Am drivers swept the podium on stages seven and 12.
- Joao Monteiro secured fourth overall and won stage 13.
- Jeremias Gonzalez Ferioli finished fifth overall, winning stages seven and 12.
- Francisco “Chaleco” Lopez finished sixth overall, with a stage nine win.
- Can-Am South Racing drivers accounted for six of the top ten overall finishers.
- The vehicles demonstrated reliability over 8,000+ kilometers of desert terrain.
Chaney's performance in his first Dakar Rally was notable. He secured the second-fastest overall finishing time of 56 hours, 13 minutes, and 35 seconds, according to UTV Action Magazine. He also won stage five, showcasing his driving and navigation skills.
"This was my first year at Dakar, and I didn’t really know what to expect," said Chaney. "Now that all the stages are done and we’re here at the finish line, I know what to expect for next year. I’m happy that we finished on the podium... We’re going to go back to the drawing board and come out swinging next year.”
The Dakar Rally serves as a testing ground for Can-Am's racing side-by-side development. The Can-Am Maverick R's Rotax engine is designed to withstand demanding off-road racing conditions. Can-Am says that the Maverick R platform informs the production vehicles available to consumers, translating race-tested durability and engineering into real-world riding confidence.
Fans can find Dakar Rally highlights and behind-the-scenes content on Can-Am Off-Road social channels (@canamoffroad and @canamfactoryteam).
