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What are the details on the fire in the pits at this past weekends BITD race. There are several blogs and forums that are throwing our class under the bus. What car and what happened? It appears to be a BLM issue.

Just a FYI that there are already 15 Utes signed up for the NORRA Mexican 1000 and the race (rally actually) is still six months away. This is the 50th anniversary (using some creative math and borrowing from SCORE) of the first race in 1967. NORRA lets just about anybody race and there are...

Camp RZR will be going off again this year over Halloween weekend. So, who is going?

I just saw a very negative post on Facebook from Cory Sappington. It was very negative toward one manufacturer and once again shows that he is not promoting Pro UTV racing, just promoting Cory Sappington and Can Am. For years people have called for the ouster of Cory as head of Pro UTV racing...

BFG just announced a new UTV tire. It is similar the brand new 35" class 10 tire but it comes in 30" diameter. I have tested it with BFG and it is unreal. Jagged X is testing them at tomorrows Baja 500. This is a game changer. Trust me! https://www.jacksonmotorsportsgroup.com/beat1301/

I don't know if Joey posted this or not, but this is important to the future of UTV's. It is a Polaris video, but it applies to all manufacturers. I just did the electronic letter to my representative and it only took 30 seconds. Please watch and respond. Thanks -MP...

SCORE just opened registration for the 'Bud Light' San Felipe 250. They moved the race up this year so it will be January 22 - 25. Link to get registered... https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/?eventid=1656345 If you have ever wanted to get your feet wet racing in Baja this is the...

Looks like the new champs are selling the Can-am Mav. $45k is a tad sporty, but hey they got over $50k for the Glazcraft RZR...so who knows. What will Marc be racing next year? http://www.race-dezert.com/classifieds/index.php?ct=orrace&md=details&id=83699

Welcome peeps to the greatest off road race in the northern hemisphere. It is going from Ensenada to La Paz this year...yea peninsula run baby! 1200 miles! Last year the Pro UTV crowd made a major impact on the off road community, including converting haters to lovers. This year we can do...

Time to get the banter going! -The Beer Hauler will be there to show off on BITD's 'Memory Lane' on Fremont Street. Woot...woot! -Sean Cook will make his long awaited return to BITD. Rumor has it that he and Cory/Casey are now the best of buds and he will be be giving away yummy Speed...

After an epic year in 2013 with the new SCORE Pro UTV class, who is going to step up to race the premier off road series in North America in 2014? This is a six race series, that includes the best of Baja...250, 500 and a penninsula 1000. Pllus three US based races. San Felipe is Feb 28-Mar...

I will try and update as I get information if anybody is interested. Let me know. :)

Just a FYI I just saw on the SCORE website that the Baja 1000 show will be aired on ESPN 2 on December 26th at 6 pm Pacific and will be on ABC on December 28th at 2 pm Pacific. I heard it will be an hour long show. Major networks! Go Roger! Set your DVR's.

I spoke with Roger Norman last night during the taping of Dirt Live and he wants to know what it would take to increase the entries for the PRO UTV class in SCORE. Totally open ended...just wanted feedback. I mentioned that I was pretty stoked that we were the third largest class at the...

(...no not you William). Congrats to 'Mr. 5-time' Brandon Schueler for winning the Henerson 250 today. It was cold, competors angry, co-dog obnoxious, etc. But YOU DID IT! Woot...woot! I think the 22 degrees of negative camber and the flat tire were either, 'speed enhancers, or more...

No chit talking? No predictions? No strategy? Come on! Let's just say that BITD Pro UTV racing continues to grow and get the attention of UTV fans/racers/dealers/consumers everywhere. So...we have three teams with a REAL, viable chance at the championship; Murry's, JX and Holz-stal. This...

Ok, we are just over two months away from the biggest, longest desert race in the northern hemisphere...the SCORE TECATE Baja 1000. We as SxS racers have been been asking SCORE for years for a Pro UTV class and now we have one. We have had great turn outs for the 250 and the 500...

Over 11k views, all without anyone other than Joey pushing it! Great job UTVUG and MM! If it would have had some manufacturer love (facebook, web page, etc) it could have been 100k +. Granted not RJ material, but still...:) It is all about growing the sport...

Someone just sent this to me. Can anyone name some of the famous dudes in the video? http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=JBNU9q4gSgo

Ok, we are only 6 1/2 weeks away from the San Felipe 250. Who is racing it? Rumor has it that there will be over 100 miles of new course. Roger Norman (new owner) has full embrace UTV's and there is a Pro UTV class. He is also saying that the TV package will cover all classes and be aired all...

It looks like there are going to be quite a few UTV's at this year's Dakar. Please post up what you see and here regarding UTV's. Here is a picture of the Polaris Team from Europe. Extreme

The 2013 NORRA Mexican 1000 off road 'rally' is going to be taking place on April 28th through May 1st. If you are not aware of this amazing event, NORRA was the first sanctioning body for the Mexican 1000 which in turn became the Baja 1000. They reserected the Mexican 1000 three years ago as...

UTV racing is growing by leaps and bounds, but we continue to be treated like a joke in Baja. SCORE so far has refused to create a 'Pro Class' for UTV's and until they do so we will continue to be treated like the 'junior varsity' or worse. But, in Best In The Desert we are growing, getting...

Ok UTV amigos, who is in for Vegas to Reno this year? There is more money on the line than with contingency from Polaris and Canned Ham. Plus Ford is stepping up to give the overall winner in the Pro UTV class $500! 1932 JX Bobsled is in (? 570 or Kroyer built 1000?) Hmmm 1919 BS and B V d...

UTVUG: There are some Willy Johnson's over on Race Dezert (RDC) that keep posting that UTV's shouldn't be on the race course at Best In The Desert races or should start at the back. I just posted a very positive thread with some 'fun facts' supporting UTV racing. Robby Gordon said that a UTV's...

Page 58 of the current (May) issue of Dirt Wheels has what each manufacturer has certified their horsepower to be with the California Air Resources Board. Pretty interesting! Kawasaki: Terex 4 - 52.3 hp Terex - 45.6 hp Yamaha: Rhino 700 - 45.6 hp Honda: Big Red - 36.3 hp Polaris...

RJ Anderson just won the Pro Lite class at the big time Lucas race at Firebird today. This is his first drive in the Monster Energy, Stronghold Pro Lite and after a 4th yesterday he wins today! Woot...woot! It was a big move for him this year and his team mates are Jeremy McGrath and Cameron...

Here are the TV times for the 2011 Transwest Ford Henderson 250 and 2012 Bluewater Casino Parker 250. Please Help keep this tread at the top and pass the good word of Off Road along. Thanks in advance. Event: 2011 Transwest Ford Henderson 250 Date on TV: Saturday March 17th 2012- Times...

51 day until the biggest UTV desert race of the year: The Mint 400! Woot...woot! Can we get over 30 UTV's? If you ever wanted to race a SxS in the desert this is the one. So who is in?

It's the end of an era...the Baja Bobsled (1932 RZR 4 800 race rig) is gone. I raced it eight times in Best in the Desert Pro UTV class and it got 5 firsts, 2 seconds and one third. Not bad against 900cc and 1000cc machines. I let a few buddies and dealers know that I was selling it, and it was...

Somebody on RDC says that Vegas to Reno is supposed to air on NBC Sports (used to be Versus) either from 12:30 - 1:30 pm or 1:30 - 2:30 pm today. I set the ole DVR, for both just to be sure. Maybe they will show some Utes!

Looks like there is approximately 5 UTV's racing in this years' Dakar Rally in South America. Good luck to all of those racing.

As everyone knows, Best In The Desert is the premier Pro UTV desert racing series in North America. 2012 starts out with the Parker 250 coming up in just a couple of weeks on January 6th and 7th. Remember to be eligible for the Championship you must race all six races. So...who is racing...

UTV's, and particularly racing UTV's have a challenge. Our vehicles weigh 1200 to 1700 lbs, make from 50 to 100 hp and go from 60 to 80 mph...yet most of us are using low (relative) pressure, ATV tires made for lighter vehicles with lower speeds than we are seeing, particularly in race trim...

Whoa...looks like BITD dropped the BWGP and added the infamous Mint 400. And they are letting UTV's race this beast! http://www.bitd.com/images/stories/pdfs/2012_Schedule_Revised.pdf

I have a bunch of You Tube video, but it won't sync with Windows 7 Movie maker. What is the best way to edit and post a video off of a Go Pro HD?

Oct 14-16...!!!! Ok amigos, who is going? This is going to be a really fun weekend. Two days of racing, so technically - half price. Jagged X said that the bigger your co-dog the better your UTV handles. So I have a 261 lb dude lined up for the RH seat. JX would never steer me wrong would they...

To help more people get into desert racing, weigh in on what you do to prep your race ute between races and what does it cost?

Somebody on the Baja 500 thread asked how much it would cost to build a desert racing UTV. Amos said $50k. I am not saying he is wrong, but wow...that seems high to me, but I guess it depends on what UTV you start out with and how you approach it. The Jagged X rig would cost much more than $50k...

Has anyone ever tried this tire? Is it new? How does it compare to a Big Horn? Maxxis Vipr MU15 Vipr Front

Does anybody know where you can get real carbon fiber front fender flares? I want the narrow ones like come on a 50" (narrow) RZR and I want the fronts only. I saw them on Brian's RZR at the SS300, but he couldn't remember where he got them. Any help would be appreciated.

Here is a cool pic of 3X Indy champ Helio Castronevus in a RZR 4 at the Long Beach GP.

Congrats to Bill Morris for being the unofficial SF250 winner in his Polaris RZR 4. Looks like Bill pretty much led all day. Great job!

Levi LaVallee set a new world record. Unfortunately he got hurt, while practicing, but he will be back. Enjoy! :) YouTube - Red Bull New Year No Limits 2010 - World Record Snowmobile Jump - Levi LaVallee

I think DRIVE (and BITD for that matter) would do well if they had a 'showroom stock' or 'hobby stock' class in addition to the mod open class (and the elimination of the sportsman class). The intention of the hobby stock class would be to get your more casual weekend warrior type of guy into...

I had my son show me how to do the YouTube thingy so here is some Day 1 footage of the Baja Bobsled at the BITD BWDC. (ps, Lasher has the hot set up of mounting behind the driver...next time). YouTube - 2010BWDC_0001.wmv

UTV Vatos: Who is in for the BITD BlueWater Desert Challenge on on October 16-17th? I am thinking this might just be the highest UTV turnout ever! 1932 is in! :eek: MP

I just heard that there will be a feature on RJ Anderson tonight on the Outdoor Channel. The show is 'Destination Polaris.' Set your DVR's.

Wheeled, shocked, and wired. Enjoy! I know I will on Father's Day at Outlet! (Thanks RJ for mounting my tires and wheels) :) MP

The Federal government is seriously considering creating rules around the design of UTV's. These rules would make them VERY low to the ground and would change our sport and our industry. EVERYBODY needs to let the Feds know how you feel. Please send the attached PDF back to be heard! March 15th...