Howes Out At Honda HRC Rally Team

Ryan Nitzen | July 2, 2026

Skyler Howes’s time at the Monster Energy Honda HRC Rally Team has officially come to an end. After three years together, Howes and the team have chosen to “follow different directions”. Howes claimed a stage victory with the team during this year’s Dakar Rally and raced at the highest level during the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship. He was signed on with the Red Riders back in 2023 after racing for the Husqvarna Factory team.

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Skyler Howes’ time with the Honda HRC Rally team has come to an end.

“Thank you HRC,” Howes said. “I must share the unfortunate news that my time racing for the HRC rally team has come to an end. I have put my blood, sweat and tears into this team and will always look back, proud of the time that I spent here. A huge thank you to everyone, the team managers, technicians, mechanics, and riders for their dedication and drive to push the limits and win in the most hostile conditions and gnarliest races on the planet. It’s been an honor.”

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Howes won a stage at this year’s Dakar Rally.

“After three incredible years, our journey together comes to an end,” the team added.⁠ “Thank you, Skyler, for your dedication, commitment, and the passion you brought to the team every single day. It has been a privilege to share this chapter with you and create so many great memories together.⁠ Everyone at Monster Energy Honda HRC would like to thank you for everything you have given to the team and wish you success in the future.⁠”

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Howes raced with the Honda team for the past three seasons.