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Jan 20, 2024
HINO TEAM SUGAWARA finishes in 6th place in the trucks category. Ranked in the top ten for the first time in five years against large-vehicle rivals.
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Jan 19, 2024
Bold driving and completes the difficult stage before the final day in 6th place. The truck and the crew are in good condition heading into the final stage.
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Jan 18, 2024
Finishes in 8th place on the loop-shaped course based on Alura. The team rises to 7th place in the cumulative standings, overtaking the team above them.
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Jan 17, 2024
Completes a long stage in a mountainous area at a steady pace. Achieves 10th place in the SS against top competitors. Maintains 8th place in cumulative ranking.
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HINO's Objectives
The HINO spirit - which drives us to constantly take on technological innovation - races through the Dakar Rally.
HINO TEAM SUGAWARA
HINO TEAM SUGAWARA is a selected team of individuals who carry the name and hopes of the Hino brand. The team uses the "Little Monsters", based on the HINO500 Series trucks that are known for their world-class durability, to win Dakar Rally, one of the toughest races in the world.
History & Race Report
In 1991, Hino Motors became the first Japanese truck maker to compete in the Dakar Rally. The race is renowned as the “world’s most grueling rally” and some years as few as 20.5% of competitors reach the finish line. The Hino team has completed the rally consecutively since first taking part.
