Tag: Best in the Desert (BITD)
La Paz Racing Earns Win at Legendary Mint 400
Things are sure looking nice for a 3rd consecutive BITD Championship for Tim Casey and La Paz Racing Team, as they begin the 2012 Best in the Desert Race Series with back-to-back wins at the Parker 425 and the General Tire Mint 400. It’s been 28 years since Tim last raced the legendary Mint 400 […]
Freitas Off Road Motorsports Powers Through A Brutal Mint 400 Course
Las Vegas, NV – The Freitas Motorsports team knew it was going to be a tough race at the legendary Mint 400 but the weekend challenged both driver and crew beyond their imaginations. The team’s pre-race schedule was interrupted by rain on test and tune day so they showed up for qualifying without any shake down […]
Larry Jacinto Racing returns to race the legendary Mint 400
Las Vegas, NV – On hiatus since 2010, Jacinto Racing was like many who could not resist the call to race the Mint 400. The Mint is legendary for both its pre-race festivities held in downtown Las Vegas on Fremont Street and the brutality that the Nevada desert dishes out on race day. It’s a true […]
Murray Motorsports Drives Can-Am Commander 1000 X To Victory In BITD Mint 400
Valcourt, Québec, March 28, 2012 – Can-Am X-Team racers Derek and Jason Murray piloted their Murray Motorsports / Can-Am Commander 1000 X to the UTV class victory in the 2012 Best In The Desert Mint 400 race in Las Vegas, Nev. Driving the Can-Am X-Team-supported Desert Toyz Commander 1000, racer Cory Sappington finished second […]
Hengeveld Brothers Take Trophylite Victory and a heap of coin at The Mint 400
Las Vegas, NV – Trophylite racers showed up in droves to challenge each other and the Nevada desert at the legendary Mint 400 off-road race. 18 Trophylite’s, the largest field to date, would be racing for a healthy purse, some great prizes and the prestige of winning the great American off-road race. In addition to the […]
Lone Kid Racing Set For Mint 400 This Weekend
This weekend the team heads off to the historic Mint 400 in Las Vegas Nevada. The festivities kicked off Wednesday night with a pit crew competition. Thursday is a meet and greet with the fans on the historic Fremont St in downtown Las Vegas. This Friday will be technical inspection and contingency under the canopy of the fremont street experience, […]
The 2012 General Tire Mint 400 Kicks Off Today!
The 2012 General Tire Mint 400 Kicks Off Today! The 2012 General Tire Mint 400 kicks off today! Here is some last minute news and information for spectators and teams. Method Shows Class 10 Some Love Method Race Wheels decided that Class 10 needed a little bit more love! That’s why they are offering a […]
Jagged X Aligns with Industry Leaders & Top Sponsors for 2012 Season
Jagged X Aligns with Industry Leaders & Top Sponsors for 2012 Season, Closing in On The 2012 Mint 400 Phoenix, AZ – 3/16/12 – As the 2012 desert racing season blasts into full swing with the upcoming BITD Mint 400, Jagged X Proudly announces new partnerships with several Industry leading companies. With the UTV racing and […]
Full Field Of Entries Set To Take On 2012 General Tire Mint 400
35 Trick Trucks, 50 Class 1500 Buggies and 35 Class 7200 Mid-size Trucks Highlight Full Field of Entries Set to Take On The 2012 General Tire Mint 400, March 22-25 Las Vegas, Nevada, March 14, 2012 It is said that one of the most famous races in the world is limited to 33 entries. […]
RANGER RZRs Take Top Two Spots in Best in the Desert Pro UTV Series
Minneapolis, Dec. 7, 2011–The Henderson 250 was the last race of the six-race Best in the Desert series, and the Pro UTV title was on the line. Four-time championship winner Jagged X led the series by a few points with Matt Parks right on their tail. The Transwest Ford Henderson 250 would be the deciding factor. […]