Dakar winner Casey Currie's next challenge? Driving a 700-hp bespoke Jeep
Currie will be competing in this month's Norra 1000 race.
Casey Currie has been racing his entire life. In less than two weeks, he will test his Jeep's -- and his own -- limits at the Norra 1000, a famous race that takes place every spring in Mexico's Baja Peninsula. This is no ordinary Jeep, of course.
It's a heavily modified Wrangler that can cut through the desert at speeds up to 130 mph. Currie, along with Jeep mechanics, installed a 707 horsepower Hellcat crate V8 engine under the hood and rebuilt the chassis and suspension, allowing "this beast" to withstand punishing dusty and arid conditions over several days. The "Striker" Wrangler concept could help Currie win the Norra 1000, one of two off-road races that are still on his racing bucket list.
Currie, a 2020 Dakar Rally winner, has traveled the world, competing in UTVs, trucks, Jeeps and motorcycles. His passion for off-roading and extreme competition now extends to his two sons, who have caught the Currie racing fervor. The professional racer caught up with ABC News before the Norra 1000, opening up about his successful career, how he survives these demanding off-road courses and what every future rally driver should know.
Currie Enterprises - PHOTO: Casey competing in the 2025 Norra 500 race. The interview below has been edited for clarity. Q: How are you preparing for the Norra 1000 and how does it compare to the Dakar Rally?
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