Andrew Short – Trusted Since 1999

2024 Veterans Motocross des Nations Thunder with legendary off-road riders

September 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Off-Road Legends Bring the Noise to VMXdN The Yamaha Racing Heritage Racing Club brought the thunder to the 2024 Veterans Motocross des Nations with legendary off-road riders such as Ryan Villopoto, Alessio Chiodi, Andrew […]

2022 Dakar Rally reached conclusion with Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team

January 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team Enjoys Positive Results At 2022 Dakar Rally The 2022 Dakar Rally has reached its conclusion with Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren and Andrew Short successfully completing the […]

Back On Top At Dakar Rally 2022

January 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren has retaken the lead at the Dakar Rally following the conclusion of today’s stage 10. Delivering his best result of the rally so far with a third-place […]

Over four hours through stage four 2022 Dakar Rally

January 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Offering a serious test of their strength and focus, the longest stage of the Dakar has been successfully completed by all three Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team riders with each posting a positive result. The […]

Thoroughly challenging Dakar Rally Stage Five

January 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Delivering his breakout performance at the 2022 Dakar Rally, Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch has charged to a second-place finish on a thoroughly challenging stage five, placing just two seconds adrift of the […]

Kicking off the 2022 Dakar Rally with all riders posting strong results

January 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Kicking off the 2022 Dakar Rally with all riders posting strong results, the Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team have safely completed the event’s opening stage. The team’s best result came from Adrien Van Beveren who […]

Ready to take on the 2022 Dakar Rally?

December 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following on from a highly rewarding season of racing in the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, the Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team is now ready to take on the 2022 Dakar Rally. With all […]

Outstanding Runner-Up Result At 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

November 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Finishing off a truly excellent performance at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, Adrien Van Beveren has completed the five-day event with victory on the fifth and final stage. Claiming three stage wins from five, the […]

Impressive stage three Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

November 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team continues to enjoy positive results at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge with Andrew Short completing the stage three special as the third fastest rider. Maintaining a strong pace […]

Opening day of 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

November 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following on from Ross Branch’s victory on the opening day of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren has won stage two, continuing the team’s highly positive start […]

2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship Final

November 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team are putting the final touches to their preparations ahead of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, and are ready for the final round of the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World […]

Ending a highly productive week at Rallye Du Maroc

October 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Bringing to an end a highly productive week at the Rallye Du Maroc for the Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team, Adrien Van Beveren has successfully crossed the event’s finish in an impressive fifth place overall. […]

Stage Three Results For Rallye Du Maroc

October 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Capitalising on their excellent navigational skills throughout the technical third stage at the 2021 Rallye du Maroc, Andrew Short and Adrien Van Beveren have both impressed to place third and fourth respectively. From the very […]

Scaled down 2022 Dakar special

October 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following on from what was a challenging opening stage on the 2021 Rallye Du Maroc, Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch has bounced back strongly, putting together a calculated ride on stage two to […]

Frustratingly challenging opening stage at 2021 Rallye du Maroc

October 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren, Andrew Short, and Ross Branch have all safely completed a challenging opening stage at the 2021 Rallye du Maroc. With Adrien Van Beveren enjoying a strong, trouble-free […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team Excited For 2021 Rallye du Maroc

October 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team returns to FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship action this weekend for round four of the series, the Rallye du Maroc. With a few months passing since the team’s last […]

Fifth and final day of racing at the Silk Way Rally 2021

July 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team riders Adrien Van Beveren and Andrew Short have successfully completed the 2021 Silk Way Rally. Encountering a heavily revised racing schedule together with varied terrain, both riders overcame minor mistakes […]

Battling through challenging third stage at the Silk Way Rally

July 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team has battled through a challenging third stage at the Silk Way Rally with Adrien Van Beveren faring best and placing seventh overall. Finishing close behind in eleventh was Andrew […]

Ross Branch Takes The Lead At Silk Way Rally

July 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch has taken the overall lead at the 2021 Silk Way Rally following the conclusion of stage two. Securing his second consecutive runner-up finish, Ross now enjoys a near […]

Rally Team Enjoys Positive Start To Silk Way Rally

July 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team consisting of Ross Branch, Adrien Van Beveren, and Andrew Short, have all successfully completed the opening stage of the 2021 Silk Way Rally. With Ross claiming second and Adrien […]

Silk Way Rally 2021 most popular rallies on the calendar

June 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

With a little under three weeks having passed since the Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team enjoyed a highly successful start to the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, the squad returns to action this Friday […]

Top of the Rally Kazakhstan leaderboard with one day of racing remaining

June 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch maintains his position at the top of the Rally Kazakhstan leaderboard with just one day of racing remaining. Delivering another top-five result on the penultimate day of the […]

Dive Into 2021 FIM Rally Competition

June 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

With almost five months having passed since the Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team were last in action, the squad returns to competition tomorrow at the Rally Kazakhstan, round one of the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies […]

Difficult End To 2021 Dakar Rally For Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team

January 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s participation in this year’s Dakar Rally drew to a frustrating close today as Adrien Van Beveren was forced to withdraw following a technical issue. Unable to complete the 12th and […]

Contaminated Fuel Controversy at Dakar Rally

January 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team rider, Andrew Short, was forced to retire from the 2021 Dakar Rally during yesterday’s Stage 2 from Bisha to Wadi Ad-Dawasir, after coming to a halt shortly after the second […]

GPS issue solved at last minute for Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team at Stage 1 of 2021 Dakar Rally

January 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team have successfully kicked off their 2021 Dakar Rally campaign with all riders comfortably placed inside the top 20 following a challenging stage one. With each rider focused on delivering […]

Opening stage of the 2021 Dakar Rally

December 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Launching into 2021 focused on success, for the first time in history the Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team will enter the Dakar Rally with five riders. Forming a formidable line-up of experienced, determined racers, all […]

Teams Prepare for 2021 Dakar Rally

October 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Official Team Ready For Andalucia Rally With eight months having passed since the 2020 Dakar Rally, and with less than three months before the iconic event rolls around once again, the […]

QUINTANILLA AND HUSQVARNA CLAIM RUNNER-UP FINISH AT DAKAR 2020

January 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla has claimed second overall at the 42nd edition of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. Earning his best result at the event by putting in an excellent performance […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA WINS STAGE 11 AT 2020 DAKAR RALLY

January 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA RIDER CLOSES IN ON PROVISIONAL RALLY LEADER WITH ONE STAGE LEFT TO RACE Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla has stormed to victory on the penultimate stage of the Dakar Rally. […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA SECOND OVERALL AFTER STAGE 10 OF DAKAR

January 16, 2020 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA RIDER FINISHES SEVENTH ON FIRST LEG OF MARATHON STAGE TO DEFEND RUNNER-UP POSITION IN EVENT STANDINGS Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla and Andrew Short have both successfully completed the first […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA WINS DAKAR RALLY STAGE NINE

January 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA RIDER CLAIMS FIRST STAGE WIN OF THE 2020 EVENT WITH VICTORY ON 410-KILOMETRE SPECIAL STAGE Pablo Quintanilla has ridden to victory on stage nine of the 2020 Dakar Rally. The Rockstar Energy […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA RIDERS SET FOR WEEK TWO AT 2020 DAKAR RALLY

January 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

PABLO QUINTANILLA AND ANDREW SHORT FOCUSED ON STRONG SHOWING OVER FINAL SIX STAGES Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla and Andrew Short have both successfully made it to the halfway point of the 2020 […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA SECOND OVERALL AT DAKAR RALLY HALFWAY POINT

January 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER PLACES FOURTH ON STAGE SIX TO MOVE INTO RUNNER-UP POSITION IN PROVISIONAL RALLY STANDINGS Following a strong ride on stage six of the 2020 Dakar Rally, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING SAFELY COMPLETE 2020 DAKAR RALLY STAGE FOUR

January 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

ANDREW SHORT AND PABLO QUINTANILLA PLACE 13TH AND 14TH ON TECHNICALLY DEMANDING FOURTH STAGE Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Andrew Short and Pablo Quintanilla have safely concluded stage four of the 2020 Dakar Rally. With […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA THIRD FASTEST ON TECHNICAL DAKAR STAGE TWO

January 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER CLIMBS TO SECOND IN THE OVERALL CLASSIFICATION AFTER STRONG DAY TWO IN SAUDI ARABIA Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla has excelled on an extremely challenging stage two […]

SOLID START FOR ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA AT 2020 DAKAR RALLY

January 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Making a strong start to their 2020 Dakar Rally participation, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla and Andrew Short have both successfully completed the long first stage in Saudi Arabia inside the top 10. […]

QUINTANILLA AND SHORT GEAR UP FOR 2020 DAKAR RALLY

January 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla and Andrew Short have completed their pre-race shakedown and are all set to begin their participation in the 2020 Dakar Rally, which starts with stage one on Sunday, […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING SET FOR DAKAR 2020

December 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla and Andrew Short are all set to race the upcoming 2020 Dakar Rally. The two Husqvarna FR 450 Rally mounted stars will face a new challenge with the […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S SHORT BATTLES HIS WAY TO SIXTH OVERALL IN PRIMM

November 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Andrew Short rode his way to a sixth-place finish at the final round of the 2019 World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) in Primm, Nevada on Sunday. His teammate, Trevor […]

ANDREW SHORT FIGHTS HARD IN DUSTY WORCS CONDITIONS

October 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Following an incredible career-first win at the Rally Du Maroc, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Andrew Short looked to keep the momentum rolling at Round 10 of the World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) in […]

ANDREW SHORT WINS 2019 RALLY DU MAROC

October 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Andrew Short has won the Rally du Maroc, securing his place as runner-up in the 2019 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship. Earning a second consecutive podium result, Pablo Quintanilla finished […]

ANDREW SHORT CLAIMS THIRD ON RALLY DU MAROC STAGE FOUR

October 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Andrew Short has put in another storming ride at the 2019 Rally du Maroc to finish the day in third position. With teammate Pablo Quintanilla bringing his Husqvarna FR […]

SOLID RESULTS FOR QUINTANILLA AND SHORT ON RALLY DU MAROC MARATHON STAGE

October 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDERS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE CHALLENGING STAGE THREE IN MOROCCO Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla and Andrew Short have successfully completed stage three of the 2019 Rally du Maroc. Finishing […]

ANDREW SHORT CLAIMS THIRD ON RALLY DU MAROC STAGE TWO

October 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER MOVES UP TO SECOND OVERALL IN PROVISIONAL STANDINGS Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Andrew Short has overcome a tricky-to-navigate stage two of the 2019 Rally du Maroc to finish […]

SHORT AND QUINTANILLA SET FOR RALLY DU MAROC

October 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM ARRIVE IN MOROCCO TO RACE FINAL ROUND OF 2019 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP The two-rider Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team of Andrew Short and Pablo Quintanilla have arrived in Morocco […]

TOP-FIVE FINISH FOR ANDREW SHORT ON ATACAMA RALLY STAGE TWO

September 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER LIES SIXTH OVERALL AFTER STRONG PERFORMANCE ON SECOND DAY IN CHILE Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Andrew Short has ridden to an excellent fifth place finish on the technically […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA FASTEST ON STAGE ONE OF 2019 ATACAMA RALLY

September 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER MAKES PERFECT START TO HIS HOME RACE IN CHILE Making a return to international rally competition for the first time since the Dakar Rally in January, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna […]

ANDREW SHORT & PABLO QUINTANILLA SET TO RACE 2019 ATACAMA RALLY

August 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Returning to action for round three of the 2019 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, the two-man Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team of Andrew Short and Pablo Quintanilla will take on the tough Atacama Rally […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EXTEND CONTRACT WITH ANDREW SHORT

August 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce that Andrew Short has signed a one-year extension to his current contract with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing, which will see the American continue to race cross-country rally competitions […]

ANDREW SHORT CLAIMS SECOND OVERALL AT 2019 SILK WAY RALLY

July 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER THIRD ON FINAL STAGE TO SECURE RUNNER-UP OVERALL RESULT Andrew Short has claimed his best ever result in an FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship event by placing second overall […]

ANDREW SHORT WINS SILK WAY RALLY STAGE NINE

July 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER EARNS FIRST SILK WAY RALLY STAGE WIN AND MOVES UP TO SECOND OVERALL Andrew Short has ridden a faultless stage nine of the 2019 Silk Way Rally to post […]

ANDREW SHORT NINTH ON SILK WAY RALLY STAGE EIGHT

July 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER LIES FIFTH OVERALL AFTER FIRST CHINESE STAGE OF THE EVENT Adapting well to the change of conditions and terrain, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Andrew Short has completed the […]

ANDREW SHORT SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES SILK WAY RALLY MARATHON STAGE

July 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER CONTROLS SIXTH OVERALL WITH CONFIDENT RIDE ON STAGE FIVE Putting in a strong performance on stage five of the 2019 Silk Way Rally, Andrew Short has completed the second […]

TOP-FIVE FINISH FOR ANDREW SHORT ON SILK WAY RALLY STAGE THREE

July 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER CURRENTLY EIGHTH OVERALL AS EVENT ENTERS MONGOLIA Andrew Short has posted his best result of the 2019 Silk Way Rally so far, completing the 243-kilometre timed special stage in […]

ANDREW SHORT CLAIMS EIGHTH ON SILK WAY RALLY STAGE TWO

July 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER DEFENDS TOP-10 POSITION OVERALL AFTER FAST AND CHALLENGING DAY TWO Andrew Short has successfully completed the second day of racing at the 2019 Silk Way Rally. Posting the eighth-fastest […]

SOLID START FOR ANDREW SHORT AT 2019 SILK WAY RALLY

July 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Andrew Short has made a solid start to his 2019 Silk Way Rally finishing inside the top-10 on the day’s opening stage. The event, welcoming motorcycles for the first time […]

ANDREW SHORT ALL SET FOR 2019 SILK WAY RALLY

July 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Andrew Short will soon arrive in Russia to race the 2019 Silk Way Rally – a 10-day event that also includes stages in Mongolia before finishing in China on July 16. Andrew’s Rockstar Energy Husqvarna […]

THIRD PLACE FOR ANDREW SHORT ON STAGE FOUR IN ABU DHABI

April 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER LIES FIFTH OVERALL GOING INTO FINAL STAGE Following a challenging stage three of the 2019 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Andrew Short has put […]

ANDREW SHORT FINISHES FIFTH IN ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE 2019

April 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES OPENING ROUND OF THE FIM CROSS-COUNTRY RALLIES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Andrew Short has placed fifth overall at round one of the 2019 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, the […]