--- title: "A Ford Raptor Will Race In the 2025 Dakar Rally" date: "2024-01-17" modified: "2024-01-17" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/a-ford-raptor-will-race-in-the-2025-dakar-rally" categories: - "Ford News" - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Racing" tags: - "Ford" - "race car" --- # A Ford Raptor Will Race In the 2025 Dakar Rally ![]() *\Ford\* It's going to be a busy next couple of years for the folks at [Ford]() Performance. Not only is it launching the [Ford Mustang GT3 program]() for IMSA and WEC this year, but the Blue Oval's performance division just announced that a Ford Raptor-branded truck will race in the [Dakar Rally]() come 2025. Ford carefully referred to the upcoming machinery as a "Raptor-branded race truck," leading us to believe that it could either be an F-150 Raptor, Bronco Raptor, or Ranger Raptor to tackle the grueling off-road race. Judging by the teaser photo released, however, it's likely the latter—especially when taking into consideration that the Ranger has already been racing in the Dakar [since 2014](). M-Sport, Ford's longtime partner in the World Rally Championship, will be developing the vehicle and running the Dakar operation. The two have a long rally history together, but perhaps my favorite product that's resulted from their collaboration is this [sweet line of body kits for Transit vans](). *Got a tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()