Chasing Waypoints

Inside Dakar 2026 | Scotty Bloom on Rally Strategy, Media, and the Next Generation

10 Jan 2026

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On the Rest Day of the Dakar Rally 2026, Chasing Waypoints host Victor Orellana sits down with Scotty Bloom—founder of the Baja Rally and longtime rally journalist—to break down Dakar 2026 so far and explore where rally racing is headed next.This wide-ranging conversation covers the realities of modern rally racing: pressure on competitors, tire strategy issues, navigation challenges, and how even top riders can be caught out when the margins are razor thin. We discuss how Dakar continues to evolve—not just as a race, but as a media product—with improved global coverage and storytelling changing how fans experience the rally.Scotty also shares insight into the future of rally racing, highlighting the importance of youth development, mentorship, and emerging talent. Riders like Preston Campbell represent a new generation, while the legacy of Johnny Campbell continues to influence how American riders approach rally-raid competition.In this episode, we discuss:Dakar Rally 2026 insights through the Rest DayRally strategy, tire issues, and pressure on competitorsHow media coverage of Dakar has evolvedThe role of innovation, hot pits, and modern logisticsWhy youth involvement is critical for rally’s futureThe rise of new talent in North American rally racingThis is a conversation about where rally racing has been, where it is now, and where it’s going next.🎙️ Presented by Chasing Waypoints📍 Dakar Rally 2026 – Rest Day InterviewIf rally-raid, Baja Rally, and the future of off-road motorsport matter to you, this episode is for you.

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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Inside Dakar 2026 | Scotty Bloom on Rally Strategy, Media, and the Next Generation

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

13:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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