Tag: Desert Racing
HDRA Set to Redefine Off-Road Racing With Eldorado Fireworks 500
RENO, NV – The High Desert Racing Association’s Eldorado Fireworks 500 race at the Tahoe-Reno Motorplex June 30th through July 8th is set to redefine what an off-road event can be for racers and fans. The Fireworks 500 will be the perfect destination for the entire family. The Tahoe-Reno area offers some of the best recreational […]
Terrible Herbst Motorsports Continues To Make History At The NORRA Mexican 1000
Throughout our sports history there have been many teams and families that have impacted off road racing in such a way that one might think it’s impossible to accomplish anymore than what has already been done. The Herbst name has always been synonymous with deep racing history and multiple major race wins and championships. Although […]
Alumi Craft Pre-Runners Take Top Three Spots At NORRA Mexican 1000
Baja California, Mexico – The NORRA Mexican 1000 was revived in 2010 to allow people to experience what it was like for the originators of off-road racing. The rally is best known for the Vintage race vehicles that compete in the annual event but there are several other classes that also take part in the epic […]
General Tire, Azuñia Tequila “Snortin Nortin” Wins Back To Back At The NORRA 1000
Baja California, Mexico – The 2012 General Tire NORRA, Mexican 1000 has already transpired but it hasn’t really ended. Just like the tales told by the fire each night by the legends of our sport like Malcolm Smith, Walker Evans, Bruce Myers and the rest, the Mexican 1000 will live on in the memories of all […]
RZRs Impress at Best in the Desert Silver State 300
Minneapolis, May 10, 2012–The field for the Best in the Desert Silver State was impressive, with more than 20 side-by-sides staging to challenge this 300-mile, single loop race. Matt Parks drew a very good fifth starting position with Brandon Schueler starting just behind in the eighth spot. Bill Schueler and Craig Scanlon lined their nearly-stock, […]
King Shocks Racers Strike It Rich At BITD Silver State 300
Different race courses have different challenges. San Felipe is known for miles and miles of brutal whoops. The old Mint 400 course is rough and rocky. The Best in the Desert, Silver State 300 course is mostly flat but that does not mean it’s easy. The long straight stretches of flat terrain have their own […]
THR Motorsports – Best In The Desert Silver State 300 Race Report
Las Vegas, NV – The THR Motorsports team was out in full force at the Best in the Desert, Silver State 300 off-road race with three Monster Energy Kawasaki’s, the General Tire unlimited class 1500 car of Mikey Childress and Rick Johnson’s General Tire Trick Truck. Steve Hengeveld would solo the N1 Monster Energy Kawasaki as […]
BJ Baldwin Takes The Overall Victory At BITD Silver State 300
Las Vegas, NV – BJ Baldwin was out to prove something at the Silver State 300 and he did just that. He had the daunting task of starting third behind Robby Gordon and Rob MacCachren, two of the fastest off road racers in the world. The Silver State course has great natural beauty and some features […]
La Paz Racing Wins Silver State 300, Barreling Towards Another BITD Championship!
Straight off of their victory at the legendary Best In The Desert Mint 400, La Paz Racing sought out to take on some of Nevada’s most grueling desert at the Best In The Desert Silver State 300. The 2012 Best In The Desert (BITD) Silver State 300 was held just north of Alamo, Nevada in […]
Hard Work Pans Out For Freitas Motorsports At The BITD Silver State 300
Las Vegas, NV – You would not think that patience and racing go together well but sometimes that’s the case. Freitas Motorsports would have to overcome a huge deficit at the Best in the Desert, Silver State 300 off-road race when they failed to start their qualifying lap due to a torque converter seal failure while […]