Don’t let the trademark smile fool you. Once the visor drops, Andreas Bakkerud is one of the most aggressive and spectacular drivers in rallycross. The Norwegian has been part of the Monster Energy family throughout some of the biggest chapters of his career, from racing alongside Ken Block at Hoonigan to leading the charge for the legendary Monster Energy RX Cartel. A three-time European champion, seven-time World RX winner and 2019 World Championship runner-up, Bakkerud has won in everything from 600-horsepower Supercars to 1,000-horsepower electric machines. Known for lightning starts, huge commitment and even bigger celebrations, Bakkerud remains a fan favourite - and in 2026, he is back fighting at the front of Euro RX once again.
Don’t let the trademark smile fool you. Once the visor drops, Andreas Bakkerud is one of the most aggressive and spectacular drivers in rallycross. The Norwegian has been part of the Monster Energy family throughout some of the biggest chapters of his career, from racing alongside Ken Block at Hoonigan to leading the charge for the legendary Monster Energy RX Cartel. A three-time European champion, seven-time World RX winner and 2019 World Championship runner-up, Bakkerud has won in everything from 600-horsepower Supercars to 1,000-horsepower electric machines. Known for lightning starts, huge commitment and even bigger celebrations, Bakkerud remains a fan favourite - and in 2026, he is back fighting at the front of Euro RX once again.
Off Road News
The FIM World Rally-Raid Championship Rally2 class rookie pilots his revolutionary Honda CRF450RX Rally to impressive runner-up finish at Desafio Ruta 40
Monster Energy off‑road legend Johnny Greaves, alongside CJ and Kyle Greaves, kicks off the 2026 AMSOIL Off‑Road Championship at Lucas Oil Speedway.
Rising through the ranks of pro-level motocross racing in his native Portugal, Martim Ventura always kept an eye on his true passion – off-road racing. Baja, enduro, rally-style. Seemingly no where near as popular at the U.S.A’s MX Nationals or Europe’s MXGPs, but no doubt closer to the heart of the then 16-year-old Portuguese dirt bike racer.
