Saber Offroad Tested to the Limit: Podróże 4x4 Rally Team Completes Dakar Classic 2026

The 2026 Dakar Classic has come to an end, and the results speak for themselves. The Podróże 4x4 Rally Team, navigating their Toyota Land Cruiser 80 through the vast wilderness of Saudi Arabia, has secured a phenomenal 6th place in the General Classification and 4th place in the H2 Class.

In a race where the desert is constantly trying to stop you, having world-class recovery gear isn't just an advantage - it's a necessity. Saber Offroad is proud to have supported the team with the mission-critical equipment needed to stay moving through the most treacherous stages of the rally.

The Empty Quarter: No Room for Error

The 2026 route featured extensive stages in the Rub' al Khali (The Empty Quarter). This region is famous for its towering dunes and ultra-fine sand that acts like liquid, swallowing vehicles in seconds. For the Podróże 4x4 crew, efficiency in recovery was key to maintaining their position in the standings.

The Saber Offroad Kit on Board

• SBR-12KKIT1 (12K Heavy Duty Recovery Kit): This comprehensive kit provided the team with our signature 12,000kg kinetic recovery rope and high-strength soft shackles. These components allowed for smooth, kinetic energy transfers during recoveries, reducing the stress on both the bogged vehicle and the recovery car.
• SBR-TSB1 (Tyre Deflator): Tire pressure management is the difference between floating over a dune or getting bogged. The team used the Saber Tyre Deflator to quickly and accurately drop pressures before entering the sand sections.

Safety and Speed in the Dunes

When every second counts, the weight and reliability of recovery gear matter. Saber Offroad products are engineered to be "safer, smarter, and stronger."

• Performance Recovery: During the high-pressure environment of the Dakar, the team needed gear that could be deployed quickly and safely without fear of mechanical failure.
• Weight Efficiency: Every kilogram matters in a rally car. Saber's use of advanced materials allowed the team to carry elite-level recovery capacity without compromising the LC80's agility.
• Durability: Exposed to extreme heat, UV radiation, and abrasive sand for 12 weeks, the Saber gear maintained its integrity from the first stage to the final finish line.

A World-Class Achievement

Finishing the Dakar Classic in the top 10 is an elite accomplishment. It proves that the Podróże 4x4 Rally Team possesses the technical expertise and the grit required to compete on the world stage. We are honored that our gear provided the "insurance policy" they needed to push their Toyota LC80 to its limits.

Congratulations to the entire team for a spectacular performance!

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