Episode 26: Ricky Brabec: From the Desert to Dakar

Ricky Brabec’s path to the top of rally racing didn’t happen overnight.

In this episode of Bore and Stoke, we talk about his roots in the desert, the journey to becoming a Dakar champion, and the lessons learned along the way.

We also reflect on one of the closest finishes in Dakar history—not as a headline, but as part of a bigger story about resilience, growth, and the pursuit of perfection in rally racing.

00:00 Intro

00:35 Advertisement

01:26 Welcome RICKY BRABEC

03:15 Ricky’s ladder into rally racing

14:10 Ricky’s first rally was gnarly

18:00 Ricky’s second chance on the Honda — and roadbooks

22:40 Dakar comes calling

27:09 Learning from Johnny Campbell

32:11 Partying takes a back seat