Daniel Sanders (born 30 August 1994) is an Australian professional off-road and rally raid motorcycle racer. Known by the nickname "Chucky", he is most famous for winning the 2025 Dakar Rally.

Jan 17, 2025 · Red Bull Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has won the 2025 Dakar Rally, marking KTM’s 20th victory at the iconic event. Claiming his first Dakar victory, Daniel secured five stage victories and led the event from start to finish to win by close to nine minutes.

Daniel Sanders has become the second Australian biker to win the Dakar after Toby Price (in 2016 and 2019). ‘Chucky’ has also given KTM its 20th triumph on the race. The Austrian firm was unbeaten between 2001 and 2019 and also achieved first place in 2023.

Jan 4, 2025 · Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has come out swinging at the 2025 Dakar Rally to win stage one in Bisha. Also victorious in the prologue, the Australian now leads the provisional overall standings after the first full day of racing.

Daniel Sanders's emotional Dakar win: "I did it for everybody at KTM!" Daniel Sanders makes history as the second Australian to win the Dakar Rally. After years of injuries, a wild...

With his dirt bike placed firmly beneath him, he has won stacks of things. Just this year, he came 4th in the iconic Dakar Rally (and was the highest-placed rookie in the contest), which is an...

Jan 12, 2025 · In a sport where every stage can be your last, Daniel Sanders has brought a fresh wave of energy, aggression, and undeniable charisma to the world of rally raid racing. Hailing from Australia, a country with a deep motocross and off-road culture, Sanders—often nicknamed “Chucky”—has quickly risen to prominence with his fearless riding ...

Dec 7, 2024 · Daniel ‘Chucky’ Sanders will be vying to win the Dakar Rally in January 2025. Discover what motivates him and how exactly he got that nickname.

Oct 11, 2024 · Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has won the 2024 Rallye du Maroc. At the end of what has been a hugely successful event for the team with both riders on the podium, Sanders opened much of today’s stage five to ultimately secure the overall rally victory by just over 11 minutes.

Jan 19, 2025 · Daniel Sanders led the 2025 Dakar Rally bike class from start to finish at the 47th edition of the world’s toughest off-road race in Saudi Arabia, and the Australian racer is keen to add more ...