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Dakar Rally a dangerous adventure for St. George dirt biker

Skyler Howes, who sold everything he owned for a chance to race in the Saudi Arabian desert, held the overall lead in one of the world’s most deadly sporting events

(Photo courtesy of Ishaan Bhataiya/BAS Trucks Dakar Racing Team)
Skyler Howes of St. George races through the dunes of Saudi Arabia during an early stage of the Dakar Rally in January 2021. Howes took the overall lead on Stage 3 and is believed to be one of the first privateers to lead the standings in more than 30 years.

(Photo courtesy of Ishaan Bhataiya/BAS Trucks Dakar Racing Team) Skyler Howes of St. George races through the dunes of Saudi Arabia during an early stage of the Dakar Rally in January 2021. Howes took the overall lead on Stage 3 and is believed to be one of the first privateers to lead the standings in more than 30 years.