“I’m aiming for a podium in Rally 2”
RIDER FACTS
- After debuts in motocross and enduro, Tobias Ebster won the FIM Bajas World Cup 2022 in Dubai and won Rally 2 at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge against experienced opponents.
- Qualified for the Dakar thanks to his victory in the “Road to Dakar” program, he overcame injuries, including a fractured shoulder on the Rallye du Maroc and a fractured scaphoid in November 2023.
- He competed in his first Dakar with the team of his uncle Heinz Kinigadner, motocross and rally-raid legend, who hopes to see him succeed where he left off in 1994. He took the win in the “Original by Motul” (without assistance) and secured 20th place overall with the status of best rookie.
- Injured on the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge and then again on the Hellas Rally, the Austrian finished 11th overall in the Rallye du Maroc, 5th in the Rally 2 category with the prestigious BAS World KTM Racing Team.
AMBITION 2025
T.E: “After an incredible year in 2024, with victory in the Original by Motul category, 20th place overall and the title of the rookie of the year, I kept up the pace by taking part in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Unfortunately, the race didn’t go as planned: I crashed on the fourth stage due to technical problems, which sidelined me for several weeks. Then I took part in the Hellas Rally, where I got injured again. These experiences made me review my program and intensify my training. I then took part in the Rallye du Maroc, which was a great success and excellent training, without any navigation mistake or crash. I’ve also added a mental preparation to my training, and recently came back from a week’s navigation training in the USA with a friend at the All American Rally Raid. For 2025, my goals are clear: I’m aiming for a podium in Rally 2 and a Top 15 overall. I love motocross, hiking and mountain biking, and I’m passionate about anything that involves sport. That said, with my busy schedule between racing and travelling, I no longer have time for other jobs, like delivering pizzas. My training now focuses mainly on motocross, which remains my favourite activity and an excellent complement to rally preparation. I’m extremely motivated and can’t wait to take the start of the Dakar 2025.”
