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We sat in 2 bottle necks in the first 80 miles. Total stopped time was 30 minutes. The second bottle neck I found away around thanks to my navigator! That put us in front of Sims. I started 23rd. I was told we were 3rd on the road at Santo Tomas. We raced our 2015 Maverick turbo with 5100 miles...

It was 1960 something, when my Dad opened up the first offroad shop in Phoenix Arizona, It was of course called "The Buggy Shop". I was one year old when my dad took me to Baja for my first race, I've been racing ever since. It was 2004 on new year eve when my Dad pasted away. As a tribute to...

I dont like the "throw out race" or the "finish bonus". I think if a team commits to racing the season, then they should get all the points they earn. The current points system with the throw out race, awards teams for having a poor finish or DNF and penalizes teams that do well all year, that...

I'm very confident there will be a lot of "Kleenex" tissues needed for team Polaris during the 2015 season. I have requested a sponsorship from Kleenex so I will have plenty on hand!! :) it's going to be a great year!! Happy Thanksgiving to all UTV racers!! I pray we all have a great day!!

In the 1970's I raced class 1 and class 2. In the 80's and 90's etc.. Quad motocross and desert, class 1/2 1600, class 5, class 10, pro truck, trophy truck. I never was a driver on the trophy truck team just a chase guy. Started racing UTV's in 2005. 35+ years of desert racing

I put over 1000 very very very hard miles, in all kinds of terrain, on the new 2 seat Turbo Maverick and had no failures! I did every thing I could to try to break the drive belt and couldn't do it. The new Turbo Maverick is Cory Sappington approved, and by far the most fun UTV to drive you can...

The forurm posts had nothing to do with the decision. Everyone knows Casey dosen't read fourms.

So I'll start. As most of you know I raced my new Maverick Max. We built the car in, I think 2 weeks, it's all kinda blury. I headed off to Tech at 2:15am on wednesday and arrived in vegas at 7:30. My MaverickMax arrived some time during the drivers meeting, Thanks to the Murrays for teching it...

I saw a post like this on RDZ and thought it was interesting. So please post what you broke at the Baja 500. 1904 Desert Toyz we broke 2 steer racks, 3 tie rod end bolts, bent 1 tie rod end, cracked the frame where the steer rack mounts and the steer rack mount, (Thanks to Jagged X for lending...

Forgot shocks and tie rods.

Ok to clarifi I race a Maverick with safety modifications and 95% of the stock parts; suspension, engine, clutch, drive train, axels, cv's, knuckles, electronics, and transmission. Modifications are roll cage, seats, seat belts, body panels, air cleaner, exhaust, wheels, tires, clutch springs...

For the record I race a Maverick with 95% of the stock parts and all of the safety modifications required. I race the marked course, no short cutting. I saw many places on the beach section to short cut. I wish we all would race the same course at the SCORE events. This is not directed at any 1...

2014 Baja 500 UTV draw order 1 Sappington 1904 Can-Am 2 Lopez 1949 Polaris 3 Estes 1944 Kawasaki 4 Murray 1917 Can-Am 5 Behnke 1937 Polaris 6 Angal 1920 Polaris 7 Burnett 1905 Can-Am 8 Pucelik 1907 Artic Cat 9 Cook 1930 Polaris 10 McFarland...

At 5:30 am on Saturday May 3 the Desert Toyz built Can-Am Maverick lined up in the 21st starting position in the Pro UTV class. There were 28 total UTV’s entered. Scott Sappington , the older brother of Cory Sappington, drove the first 172 mile of the race with Tyler Dixon navigating. They...

My brother Scott and I will be comming from the back and smokin ya all with our new CST Tires!!! Our Maverick is wicked fast and we are hungry for a win!!! Sorry if we blow your doors off as we go by! I love this course! See ya soon

Where is this posted on RDC? I would like to set the record straight over there.

That is a cool pic. Steve is correct he never nerfed us. We passed each other several times and he never nerfed us. Steve drove very professionally as I would expect. Thank you Steve!

I counted 8 car/truck trash penalties and 7 UTV. I don't belive we are being singled out.

My pit stall was 240 and the other UTV's that I prepped were in 239,238,237. The email I send to Rodger after San Felipe asked if course marking was open to everyone. There was nothing said about Marks "legitimate" great finish, there was no "speculation", no comments about a "Mark/Rodger...

Not sure what your implying Reid, but when I left my pit I picked up all the stakes and caution tape that were posted there for me. I also picked up the trash in the 3 other pits around me, Then crossed the track and pick up trash that had blown into the desert. I disagree with the way Casey has...

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Desert Toyz Racing team will be there in our new Maverick Max.

This was the largest UTV field ever to race BITD, 33 UTV's started. Please post your story, or a brief description of what happened. Thx

We had 4 flat tires. 2 we changed on course, 1 in the pit at mikes sky ranch and 1 at the highway after mikes. We also got water in the cvt at the base of the mikes run in deep water. It took about 10 minutes to dry out the belt and continue. We got stuck in 3 different bottle necks between rm...

Shock mounting points are open. 1 shock per wheel. any position. see ya in Baja. I am staying at the RV park at Esterio Beach if anyone needs to find me. I will be arriving tuesday evening. My Mexico phone numbers are 602-769-6164 480-248-4903 480-437-0704 480-437-4903

They will have pits every 50 to 60 miles. You need to fill out the online application to get the map of the pits. You can also call them for that info

Hello Baja 1000 UTV racers. This morning I had a great conversation with Mag 7 pit service. They have agreed to offer UTV races a discounted rate for pit service at the Baja 1000. $650 This is for full pit service with fuel service. They have their own dump cans with or without dry brake. The...

I need rear lower a-arms for my Maverick. They need to be new or slightly used, but must be straight. I have a race on Oct 12th plz email or call. deserttoyz@hot mail.com 602 769 6164 Cory No longer needed 10-2-13

Of course the Desert Toyz Team will be there! Me and my teammate Eric Fitch will be sharing the driving. We will have a new navigator joining the team Cassy Fitch, Eric's sister. This will be her first race! She will be in the maverick for 100 miles! All joining us this race is Jason Fraiser and...

Cool UTV. Just to be clear, the BITD blue strobe light must be purchased from Jim Conner racing and is a spec light. The blue light in your Rigid bar should be solid not flashing. Your Rigid bar should have a flashing amber a solid amber and a solid blue. Call me if you have questions. See ya at...

My sponsors are supporting me with product not money. I do have a teammate and he paid more than half.

I have been going down to Baja for more than 20 years. I have never had any problems at the border or with the people. In 2000 I had to chase off a few drunk mexicans with my baseball bat, but that was fun for me! :D If you want to race Baja, I will be happy to take you under my wing and walk...

Those fees totaled $2300

One of the most common asked questions when I tell people I desert race is; "Do you win money?" and "How much does it cost to race Baja?" So I thought I would share that info with you from my 2013 Baja 500 race. My prize money for 2nd place from SCORE was $1485.00 and there were 10 entree's in...

Of course Desert Toyz Racing will be there. Our Maverick just needs a fuel cooler and some fresh tires. The Maverick ran so strong at the Baja 500 we wont be making any other changes. We will continue to race will all stock parts and will send the other teams home from V to R licking their...

Yes Matt racing in Baja it like no other. It has been a long time since I had been in a vehicle driving in the Baja, I forgot just how tough it is. The terrain changes is like no other! Then throw in fog and the mist. I also have to say that the Mexican race fans are also like know other. I...

great video thx for the love

So Its been a couple days now and I am finally rested up. I was just thinking about what a accomplishment it was to not only finish the Baja 500 but to finish second with a stock Maverick was huge. Almost all of my competition had me way out gunned. Here is my comparison list; Jagged X; Lots of...

There were 4 guys on my team Cory Sappington driver all 500 miles, Donovan Cain navigator start to mile 203, Tyler Dixon navigator 203 to finish, Benny Pena chase guy start to finish. Tyler and Ben had never been to Mexico and Donovan had only been to Mexico once. This was Tyler's 2nd time...

We are headed down to the Baja 500 thursday morning at 9, leaving from peoria AZ. I need 2 or 3 people to help chase the pacific side. All expences paid. We are comming back monday. Please call me asap if you can make it. If you are in Califorina I can get you a ride down. You do not need a...

My 2011 Desert Racing Commander is for sale $21000.00 It has all the good stuff; Elka shocks, OMF wheels, DTZ suspension, Wicked steer box, PCI radio and GPS, IRC mount kit, Freash air, etc...... This UTV is race ready, all you need is helmit and fire suit. This Commander can also be rented for...

That was not my tire. My rental had 1904 stamped on his wheels. I did not loose or leave any tires on the track. I will call BITD on monday and try to get that fixxed. My rental ran 12" wheels and I ran 14" wheels, hopefully it will get straightened out.

Desert Toyz Racing Team places 5<SUP>th </SUP>in Pro UTV , 1<SUP>st</SUP> in DSR1 and 4<SUP>th</SUP> in Sportsman. Cory Sappington team owner had 5 UTVs racing on his team at the Mint 400. Cory and teammate Eric Fitch drove the 1904 Can-Am Maverick in Pro UTV, Brad Griego and Carlo Caya...

The buggie/truck guys teched my UTV. The light was working then, we were never told that the light was not working during the race.

Wow what a grind!!! I too built my Maverick in 2 weeks with a lot of late nights and the last 2 days with no sleep at all! I was hoping the build would be the hardest part, not so. So we get to San Felipe just in time to be the very last vehicle thru contingency and tech. No problems at tech...

Desert Toyz Can-Am X Team will be racing along with Murray Racing. We will both be in our new Mavericks. Can-Am has a great contingency program for SCORE. I am so excited to race in Baja!!!

I have called Kroyer. The program is; you give them your rzr 900 engine and $10.000, they give you a 986cc (this allows for 1 rebore to a 998cc before having to by new cylinders, you can request the 998cc) The engine package does include all the things Matt metioned. The rzr 900 engine can be...

Rent my race ready Commander for $2500 and race the Mint 400. This is a arrive and drive program. Pit support is included, just show up with your safety gear. I can even provide a navigator if you need one. Rental money can be applied to purchase. For more info e-mail or call...

Great story, wish I was in it, all those hours building the sport and no love! :(

1904 Sappington will be there of course. I did not get my entree form in before I left for Baja. I went down with TT 26 a brand new Jimco. I was the lead Chase guy and ended up chasing the whole race ( no sleep for 47 hours). Started by heading to Ojos Negros then towards San Flepie. At rm mile...