Photo by Joe Bonnello. Jonah Street didn’t call today with his usual report. Presumably, the privateer Yamaha rider is celebrating, having completed the final “special” of the 2011 Personal Dakar Argentina Chile. Repsol KTM rider Marc Coma wrapped up the third Dakar victory of his career with a fifth-place finish in today’s 181-kilometer stage. The [...]

Jonah Street checked in today one stage away from reaching Buenos Aires and the finish of what has proven to be an immensely challenging 2011 Dakar Rally. Here’s the latest, straight from Street: “Today was nicely uneventful. I cruised for most of the day, preserving my body and machine to finish this tough rally. I [...]

Jonah Street made a solid effort in the Dakar Rally today, completing the stage without any major mishaps. The course was brutal, though, and, on the heels of yesterday’s unavoidable crash and unfortunate navigational troubles, it took its toll on the American racer. Here’s the latest, straight from Street: “I’m very happy to be done [...]

American Jonah Street won Stage 9 of the Dakar Rally after back-to-back days of mechanical misfortunes that pushed him out of the top 10 overall. Today, Street finished more than 3 minutes ahead of second place to earn his second career Dakar Rally stage win. He was relieved and happy when he called. Here’s what [...]

Jonah Street suffered another mechanical setback at the 2011 Dakar Rally, losing more than an hour to his competition for the second straight day. Street managed to finish today’s stage without a functioning front brake or an odometer. Using his road book and GPS, he found ways to navigate and even pass a few riders. [...]

Jonah Street had one of those days today. Approximately 140 kilometers into the special section, the American Yamaha GYTR pilot suffered an electrical failure, which, in turn, shut down the engine of his WR450F. Street quickly went to work, tearing into his machine until he found the problem. He eventually got his bike running again [...]

Jonah Street and the rest of the 2011 Dakar Rally enjoyed a well-deserved break from the rigors of competition today. Street’s lubricant sponsor, Top 1, brought a group of customers from Chile, Ecuador and Peru to the bivouac in Arica to meet Street. Chilean President Sebastián Piñera also visited the rally this morning. Street did [...]

American Yamaha GYTR rider Jonah Street checked in from the bivouac after Stage 6 of the 2011 Dakar Rally. He sounded upbeat, but the grueling demands of this race are clearly taking their toll on the friendly Washington State resident. Unofficially, Street is seventh overall—a great position for him right before tomorrow’s rest day. Read [...]