ALIYYAH KOLOC Makes History as First Daughter in Father-Daughter T1+ Dakar Entry

October 20, 2025

• ALIYYAH KOLOC is making motorsport history as the first daughter to compete alongside her father in the modern Dakar Rally’s premier T1+ class. At just her fourth Dakar attempt, she’s not only breaking gender barriers but family ones too, racing a powerful new Revo+ V6 Turbo while her father Martin runs the V8 version. This father-daughter dynamic brings a strategic advantage—when things go wrong in the desert, dad can actually get there and help instead of helplessly watching from the bivouac.
• The 25-year-old Czech driver has earned her stripes the hard way, transitioning from tennis courts to GT racing before finding her true calling in rally-raid. She’s refreshingly honest about the learning curve from buggies to the 2-ton T1+ machines, admitting the weight and limited visibility took serious adjustment. But ALIYYAH’s mechanical skills have evolved alongside her driving—she’s now fixing differential mounts and drive shafts on stage, proving that modern rally drivers need to be part racer, part engineer.
• Beyond the cockpit, ALIYYAH brings substance that extends far past her 1.7 million social media followers. Through Foundation 29, she’s actively working on autism support and cultural preservation projects, including creating a botanical garden in Vanuatu. She draws inspiration from rally legends like Laia Sainz, specifically praising her determination and strength, while using her platform to encourage young people to chase their goals. This is what the next generation of motorsport looks like—skilled, smart, and socially conscious.

buggyra racing, dakar rally, rally du maroc, t1+