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  • FOX Shocks Dominate 2020 SCORE Baja 1000

    FOX Shocks Dominate 2020 SCORE Baja 1000

    15 of 25 4-wheel vehicle classes won by FOX drivers

    El Cajon, CA – November 24, 2020 – FOX-equipped vehicles swept several classes and took overall victory at the recent SCORE Baja 1000, cementing the manufacturer’s dominance in the toughest and longest continuously-held desert race in the world. Luke McMillin and co-driver Larry Roeseler piloted their #83 vehicle to first overall and first in the Trophy Truck class, with FOX athletes claiming 15 of the top 25 relevant classes.

    “This year’s race will be marked as one of the toughest loop courses ever and we’re proud to say that FOX shocks held up to the abuse, taking home wins in nearly all classes,” FOX’s new Director of Motorsports Bobby Smith said. “With nearly half the field failing to finish, the victorious FOX drivers are a testament to the performance and durability baked into our technology. Consumers can feel good about the fact that this translates into the products they get to drive on or off-road. Congratulations and thank you to all racers that choose FOX in their pursuit to conquer the brutal Baja desert and rise to the top of the podium.

    “A special congratulations to Luke McMillin on earning his first Baja 1000 overall win along with his teammate and Baja legend, Larry Roeseler,” Smith added. “It was only a matter of time before he finally achieved that goal, and we are honored that he chose FOX to help get him there.” 

    The Event

    Many of the world’s best desert racers flexed their muscles at this year’s BFGoodrich Tires 53rd SCORE Baja 1000, presented by 4 Wheel Parts, which started and finished in Ensenada, Baja California November 22. One hundred eighty-five vehicles toed the start line, with racers from nearly 30 U.S. States and 15 countries. By the end, just 99 racers finished.   

    The Course

    This year’s SCORE Baja 1000 was a loop race of 898.40 miles in the northern state of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. The distance was a race-record for a SCORE Baja loop race. It started for the 46th time and finish for the 27th time in Ensenada, a coastal city on the Bahia de Todos Santos area of the Pacific Ocean, 80 miles south of the U.S. border at San Diego.

    “It was a great day,” McMillin said at the finish line. “Larry did an amazing job; he just kept it in line and had no downtime, which is exactly what you need to do in the first half of the SCORE Baja 1000. He brought me a clean truck; we were third and were right up there with the top leaders when I got in. We got some gnarly silt and some tough bumps out there. It’s hard to pick up your pace in a 1,000-mile race and don’t beat up the truck too much, so we tried to be strategic on that. It was a tough course, but a great course.” McMillin drove the second 430-mile leg to the checkered for a finishing time of 19 hours 10 minutes 24 seconds.

    The Results

    • FOX drivers claimed 8 of the top 10 4-wheeled vehicles, including a sweep of the top 4 in the premier SCORE Trophy Truck class:
      • 1st – Luke McMillin & Larry Roeseler
      • 2nd – Rob MacCachren & Josh Daniel
      • 3rd – Bryce Menzies & Andy McMillin
      • 4th – Cameron Steele & Bobby Pecoy
    • FOX also swept the top 5 positions in in Class 1 with Cody Parkhouse taking the win, while Jimco Racing Inc. CEO Robbie Pierce claimed victory in the SCORE TT Legends class;
    • In Trophy Truck spec, Dan Fresh and Jeff Bader finished first in class and 7th overall along with FOX Motorsports Tuner Mike Kim and Service Technician Erick Rivera as navigators;
    • FOX-equipped UTV’s swept all four UTV classes, took the top 5 in the Forced Induction class, the top 4 in the Naturally Aspirated class, and claimed the top 10 positions of all UTV classes combined:
      • Pro UTV FI & UTV overall winner – Wes Miller
      • Pro UTV NA winner – Francisco Arredondo
      • Pro UTV Unlimited winner – Eliott Watson
      • Pro Stock UTV winner – Carolina Sanchez
    • In total, FOX-equipped vehicles claimed 15 class wins and 26 podium positions across all 25 4-wheel-vehicle classes.

    Additionally, three FOX UTV drivers soloed the entire race (Adrian Orellana, Marc Burnett and Kristen Matlock), in the car for over 26 hours or more. Good suspension definitely helps and prevents driver fatigue.

    ​The race will be televised on a delayed basis as a one-hour special on the ABC TV Network’s World of X Games programming. First airing is set for Jan. 3, 2021 on ESPN2. It is being produced by SCORE in association with award-winning BCII TV of Los Angeles. Announcer is Hall of Fame racer and FOX athlete Cameron Steele. Complete SCORE Baja 1000 race results here.

    To learn more about FOX suspension, visit ridefox.com.

  • 4WP Nitto Tire Nationals event information Oct 23 and 24

    4WP Nitto Tire Nationals event information Oct 23 and 24

    It’s time to battle it out for the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

    What an insane year. If there is anything Ultra4 racers are known for, however, it’s the ability to adapt, overcome, and finish… in every circumstance. #NeverQuit is more than just a hashtag, it’s how we race.
    One of the adaptations for this year has been a change of venue for our final Nationals event of the year. We are thrilled to be back in Davis, Oklahoma (with no tornados this time) at the Cross Bar Ranch! Fantastic venue and JT Taylor has prepared a killer racecourse in a fitting end to the season.
    Please read below for more information and details regarding the 2020 4WP Nitto Tire Nationals!
    Registration

    Online driver registration is STILL OPEN and will be available online through midnight PT on Tuesday, Oct 21st. Onsite registration will also be available, but there is an additional $100 surcharge for onsite registration.
    Registration is a different online link this year and it’s not too late to register. Click HERE.
    Another unique factor to Nationals 2020 is the that ANYONE can race in this event, even if it’s your first race of the year. The “First Round On Us” promotion does apply for Nationals.
    The caveat: If Nationals IS your first race of 2020, it will NOT count towards KOH 2021 eligibility. If you aren’t already qualified, you will have to go through the LCQ process to race the 4400 class.

    Awards & Banquet
    Both race and season awards will be presented at Cross Bar Ranch, beginning at 7 PM on Saturday night, Oct 24th. We will award the race event trophies, then do a quick set change and present the National Points Awards, also on site.
    In lieu of a sit down banquet this year, we’re going to have a huge party with BBQ and friends and family. Less formal than in years past, but no less honoring of the season achievements. Awards will be broadcast via livestream as usual.
    Driver’s and Co-Drivers will receive a wristband for the BBQ dinner as a part of their race entry, courtesy of Nitto Tire. Additional wristbands for crew and family will be available onsite for purchase.
    EVERYONE is invited to celebrate the season and your accomplishments. The wristband are only for the BBQ portion. Please plan to join us Saturday night in celebrating victories, accomplishments, and the end of 2020!
    Camping | Lodging | Tickets | Covid Guidelines
    Each race team will have a standard pit area allocated (roughly 20 x 80 like normal regional races). In that pit area you have room for your race car, trailer, and an RV or two depending upon how heavy you travel. This is included in your entry fee. You can camp in your pit area if you choose.
    You can reserve camping at Cross Bar Ranch if spaces are still available, or choose from the selection of hotels or casinos near Davis, Oklahoma. Another option is Turner Falls, near the park.
    Click HERE to visit Cross Bar Ranch for camping information
    Click HERE to visit Turner Falls. Turner Falls will also be hosting a concert and laser light show on Friday and Saturday night. While not directly affiliated with the Ultra4 schedule of events, it will be a great time for spectators and crew alike.
    Spectator tickets are also available for purchase online. Spectator tickets can be purchased HERE. (If on a mobile device, you may need to scroll DOWN to see the Nationals ticket reservation instead of the General Admission park ticket purchase button.)
    Driver and Co-Drivers will NOT need to purchase entry to the park. That is covered in your entry fee if you have pre-registered. Pit Crew member can either pre-order online HERE, or they can pay $20 at the gate and an additional $5 at the registration desk (as usual) for their Pit Crew Band and USAC insurance.
    In an effort to reduce contact during registration, we do encourage you and your crew to purchase online as much as possible.
    As with our other races in 2020, we would like to remind our racers, vendors and spectators, to put safety first, take responsibility for your own actions and treat others with respect. Please wash your hands often, cover your face and minimize direct, physical contact as much as possible throughout the event and most importantly stay/go home if you are sick.
    Temperature checks and a COVID-19 waiver and health declarations will be administered at the front gate by the park as a component of their COVID-19 mitigation and safety plan.
    Other COVID-19 precautions include the following event protocols:
    Use hand sanitizer and wash hands oftenPlease stay home and enjoy the event online if you are considered at high riskLeave no trace and pack out your trashAvoid touching the face
    Safety is always first, in the car and out of the car. We will be doing our part as an Ultra4 team, including temp checks. Please plan to do yours.
    If you have not already ordered, please pre-order your VP Racing Fuel ahead of time by using the normal order link: CLICK HERE TO ORDER
    Pricing information and order delivery time information are available at that link as well.
    Schedule of Events
    PLEASE NOTE THE DRIVERS SUMMIT ON THE SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY PM
    You can click HERE to download a PDF copy to your mobile device or computer to print
    4WP Nitto Tire Nationals Schedule of Events
    Thursday, Oct 22 9AM Driver Registration | Media Registration 12PM Pre-Running opens 6PM Annual Driver Summit (location at Bailey Cole’s pit)
    Friday, Oct 23 8AM Driver Registration | Media Registration 8:30AM – 3 PM Pre-Running available 11AM Tech inspection for new vehicles 1PM Media safety briefing (at the broadcast trailer) 2PM Drivers Meeting for Qualifying (at the Nitto trailer) 3PM – 6PM Qualifying for all classes by class: 4900, 4600, 4500, 4800, 4400 7PM Mandatory Drivers Meeting for Saturday races (at the Nitto trailer)
    Saturday, Oct 24 7AM – 10:30AM Can-Am Off Road 4900 UTV Class Race (3 full laps*) 10AM – 1:30PM Limited Class Race (2 laps* for 4600, 3 laps* for all others) 1PM – 6PM Unlimited 4400 Class Race (4 full laps*) 7PM Awards for all classes + National Awards
    * each lap consists of an A & B loop totaling approximately 30 – 32 miles per lap
    We look forward to seeing you at Nationals in Oklahoma. Thank you for a fantastic season, despite all the obstacles. Overcoming obstacles is what we do. Literally. We have the best racers, the best fans, and the best sponsors. Thank you and we look forward to celebrating with you all this coming weekend.
    See you soon,
    The Ultra4 Family
  • Important Crandon and AOP Announcements

    Important Crandon and AOP Announcements

    Racing, as does life, prepares you for anything and everything.

    In the spirit of communicating early with the most current information available, we have two announcements to make:

    The first is that, unfortunately the Crandon Spring Race has been cancelled.

    The second, is that we have been in contact with the track owners and have been assured that the 4WP Tear Down in Tennessee (July 24 – 25) is on!

    Online registration has been closed for Crandon and drivers who registered in advance will be hearing from Dave personally. We are all very disappointed but wanted to share information as quickly as possible. As with any race, this is another obstacle to overcome and keep on racing.

    Registration is now open for the 4WP Tear Down in Tennessee.

    In an effort to reduce physical contact and adhere to state and local guidelines we will be encouraging online pre-registration for drivers and teams. Spectators will be able to purchase tickets online and attendance may be limited to allow for adequate social distancing. We will offer online tickets to drivers and teams first before opening it up to spectators.

    The 4WP Tear Down in Tennessee WILL be broadcast live on the web and all classes will be covered. This will be an official Ultra4 points race that counts towards Nitto National Championship points. Remember, there is not a 4WP Eastern series or Lasernut Western series this year due to the schedule adjustments. 

    REGISTER HERE

    We are committed to racing. We are committed to making the best, safest, and most competitive events for you.

    We are Ultra4 Racing.
    YOU are Ultra4 Racing.
    See you in Tennessee.
    ~ The Ultra4 Team
    #Ultra4Racing #BackOnCourse #OvercomeObstacles

  • Luke McMillin Conquers 2020 BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400

    Luke McMillin Conquers 2020 BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400

    32 years after his father Mark first triumphed in the Great American Off-Road Race, Luke McMillin added his name to the illustrious list of overall winners of the BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400 with a victory on Saturday night. McMillin and co-driver Jason Duncan took the lead on the final lap of the race to score the win with an unofficial time of 6:49:52, collecting a $15,000 prize from event organizers and $25,000 contingency bonus from BFGoodrich Tires.

    “I can’t believe it!” said Luke McMillin. “We worked so hard. This truck, we built it in 2014, and I can’t believe we just won the Mint 400. That’s badass!”

    “This means a lot,” added Mint 400 CEO Matt Martelli. “The McMillin family has been in off-road racing for generations, and here they are again, not only winning the biggest and baddest off-road race, but arguably the hardest, being that we were four laps and 428 miles this year.”

    The action was intense and unpredictable throughout the day, as what looked to be a decisive victory for Concrete Motorsports ended in heartbreak with a head gasket failure. With the extensive lead that Harley Letner had built no longer in play, the race looked to come down to the Unlimited Trucks of Ryan Arciero, McMillin, and Bryce Menzies, who started the fourth lap within seconds of one another and maintained those positions up to the FOX Proving Grounds.

    When Arciero suffered a flat tire with the victory in his sights, McMillin inherited the top spot, and never looked back on the way to his first Mint 400 victory. It was the fourth victory for the McMillin off-road racing dynasty, as cousin Andy McMillin also took top honors in both 2009 and 2014. Meanwhile, Menzies also got around Arciero for second across the finish line.

    Full results from the 2020 BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400 will be made available after the conclusion of the event. For up to date information on this year’s event, and to livestream the action, visit themint400.com or follow @themint400 on social media.
    About The Mint 400
    Known as “The Great American Off-Road Race™,” The Mint 400 is the most celebrated, prestigious, and challenging off-road race on the planet. This annual four-hundred mile marathon between the top off-road racers in the world includes over four hundred and fifty race teams in twenty-four different classes of off-road vehicles. Established in 1968, The Mint 400 is steeped in American lore. Thousands of racers and celebrities from around the world have attempted to tame the brutal Nevada desert, but less than half of them have ever finished the Mint. An entire week of events lead up to the famed off-road contest in and around Las Vegas, including a vehicle parade down the Las Vegas Strip, a drivers meet and greet, a pit crew challenge contest, the Miss Mint 400 beauty pageant, massive parties, a qualifying race, and a huge ten-block “contingency” gathering on Fremont Street East. Over forty-thousand spectators gather to watch the world’s best off-road race teams do battle at The Mint 400!

    About Mad Media
    Established in 1995, Mad Media is a San Diego based marketing and creative agency, specializing in adrenalized film and television production. Owners Matt and Josh Martelli have spent over two decades crafting authentic, culturally engaging brand messages in print, web, photography, and film platforms for some of the worlds top brands including Red Bull, BFGoodrich Tires, and Polaris Industries.  Mad Media’s viral film projects, such as the Gymkhana series and XP1K series, have been viewed hundreds of millions of times. From their early days as pioneers of branded viral video content for skateboard companies Osiris and Expedition, to their most recent work spreading the gospel of off-road racing with the world famous Mint 400, Mad Media remains a powerhouse pioneer of digital media.
  • The 2020 BFGoodrich Mint 400 Off-Road Race Roars Back Into Las Vegas, March 3rd-8th

    The 2020 BFGoodrich Mint 400 Off-Road Race Roars Back Into Las Vegas, March 3rd-8th

    The BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400 returns to Las Vegas, Nevada this week, March 3rd-8th. The Great American Off-Road Race™ will be held Friday, March 6th and Saturday March 7th in Primm, NV with pre-race festivities beginning earlier in the week on Fremont Street East in downtown Las Vegas.. The massive field of over 400 hundred race teams including car, truck, motorcycle and youth classes. The world famous Mint 400 has always attracted celebrities and racers from around the globe. This Eagles of Death Metal frontman Jesse Hughes, and  UFC superstars Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and Brian “T-City” Ortega will all join the field of racers.

    Click here for the full 2020 Schedule of Events

    The inaugural “Mint 400 Desert Rally” was held in Las Vegas in 1968 as a way to promote The Mint Hotel and Las Vegas Gun Club. The race has a rich and storied history, and has once again become the largest and most important off-road race in the world. The event attracts over 65,000 spectators to Las Vegas for the race and week long activities. It features a massive field of five hundred and fifty teams competing across an incredible fifty individual classes, including motorcycles which have be reintroduced to the Mint last year for the first time since 1976. The 108-mile loop that extends from the California-Nevada state line in Primm to the Southern edge of Las Vegas in Jean, NV is considered the most grueling and challenging off-road race course in America. With five massive spectator areas, The Mint 400 puts fans safely in front of thrilling off-road racing action.

    Click here to purchase a Jean parking pass, Primm Start/Finish Line Ticket or a Primm VIP Hospitality pass.

    The Mint 400 is the ultimate family friendly motorsport event. Start/Finish Line Tickets in Primm, NV are $10 online or $15 at the door. Parking tickets are $30 per vehicle for access to the five dedicated spectator areas in Jean, NV.   VIP packages are available for race days at the official Primm Valley Resorts Start/Finish Line. Led by Michelin star chef Drew Deckman, the Mint 400 VIP package is the ultimate way for fans to experience the event featuring premium food, drink, and comfort.

    The Mint 400 will kick off on Wednesday, March 4th, when 125 of the planet’s toughest off-road race vehicles parade down the world-famous Las Vegas Strip during the Mint 400 Vehicle Parade. The parade will begin near Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino and stretch all the way to the Fremont East district in downtown Las Vegas. Over forty million dollars of machinery will be on display. Immediately following the parade the official Mint 400 kicks off at Hogs & Heifers Saloon beginning at 3pm followed by The Dinner of Champions at 7pm at La Monja Cantina featuring Chefs Dan Krohmer And Drew Deckman.

    Click here to purchase tickets for Dinner of champions

    The Method Race Wheels Time Trials will take place on Thursday, March 5th at 10:30AM to set race day starting positions for over one hundred Unlimited Truck, Class 1, Baja Truck and Class 6100 racers. Fans can watch the Livestream online for free at Themint400.com.

    Later that night at 7:00pm on 9th and Fremont, the Amsoil Pit Crew Challenge returns where top Baja Truck and Unlimited Truck pit crews will throw down to see who is the fastest pit crew in off-road. Rockers The Eagles of Death Metal will play a free concert following the Amsoil Pit Crew Challenge.

    The two day Mint 400 Off-road Festival will be held Thursday, March 5th and Friday, March 6th and feature nearly two hundred of the top aftermarket off-road companies on Fremont Street East from Las Vegas Boulevard to 11th Street. Each of the three hundred plus teams will parade in front of twenty five thousand off-road fans daily, on their way to technical inspection at the end of the festival. This year’s off-road festival will feature a new art display dubbed “The Art of War” featuring works by artist Stefan Marjoram available for purchase alongside custom Mint 400 merch.  The event is free and open to the public.

    The Mint 400 will feature two exciting races on both Friday, March 6th and Saturday March 7th. The 2020 Grand Marshal and off-road racing legend Bruce Meyers will be at the start line to waive the green flag, launching the massive field of racers into the brutal Nevada desert. For the second time since 1976, the motorcycles are returning to The Great American Off-Road Race™ and will start off the line at 7:00AM on Friday, followed by the limited four wheel vehicles beginning at 12:30pm. On Saturday, four wheel racing resumes at 6am with the Pro UTV Classes and more limited race vehicles. Then on Saturday afternoon at 11:30am, the entire weekend culminates with the unlimited truck race for all the glory.

    The Mint 400 has expanded their live stream coverage to include two days of fantastic race action. The two-day format will build on the storied events wildly successful live stream roll out, that reached over a quarter of a million unique visitors in 2018. This year’s program will be available on TheMint400.com as well as select sponsor websites, YouTube and Facebook, and fans will be able to tune in on their computers and handheld devices from anywhere in the world to follow The Great American Off-Road Race™. On air talent will include Mint 400 CEO Matt Martelli, Motorsport radio star Jim Beaver off-road cultural icon Bob Bower, Ultra-4 competitor and KOH announcer Jim Marsden, and roving pit reporters Tiffany Stone and Ryan Thomas. You can watch the livestream for free on live.TheMint400.com or download the Mint 400 app from the Apple app store.
    About The Mint 400
    Known as “The Great American Off-Road Race™,” The Mint 400 is the most celebrated, prestigious, and challenging off-road race on the planet. This annual four-hundred mile marathon between the top off-road racers in the world includes over four hundred and fifty race teams in twenty-four different classes of off-road vehicles. Established in 1968, The Mint 400 is steeped in American lore. Thousands of racers and celebrities from around the world have attempted to tame the brutal Nevada desert, but less than half of them have ever finished the Mint. An entire week of events lead up to the famed off-road contest in and around Las Vegas, including a vehicle parade down the Las Vegas Strip, a drivers meet and greet, a pit crew challenge contest, the Miss Mint 400 beauty pageant, massive parties, a qualifying race, and a huge ten-block “contingency” gathering on Fremont Street East. Over forty-thousand spectators gather to watch the world’s best off-road race teams do battle at The Mint 400!

    About Mad Media
    Established in 1995, Mad Media is a San Diego based marketing and creative agency, specializing in adrenalized film and television production. Owners Matt and Josh Martelli have spent over two decades crafting authentic, culturally engaging brand messages in print, web, photography, and film platforms for some of the worlds top brands including Red Bull, BFGoodrich Tires, and Polaris Industries.  Mad Media’s viral film projects, such as the Gymkhana series and XP1K series, have been viewed hundreds of millions of times. From their early days as pioneers of branded viral video content for skateboard companies Osiris and Expedition, to their most recent work spreading the gospel of off-road racing with the world famous Mint 400, Mad Media remains a powerhouse pioneer of digital media.
  • Off-Road Racing Community ‘Takes out the Trash’ ahead of MINT 400 Race

    Off-Road Racing Community ‘Takes out the Trash’ ahead of MINT 400 Race

    • The BFGoodrich MINT 400 race and Republic Services will host a desert cleanup Feb. 29
    • Event has removed more than 140,000 pounds of trash from the desert over multiple years
    • BFGoodrich helps in the cleanup and rewards volunteers with a chance to win tires

    LAS VEGAS, Feb. 24, 2020 ― Hundreds of off-road racing fans will show their appreciation for the Mojave Desert on Saturday, Feb. 29, by cleaning up tons of trash illegally dumped near the MINT 400 race course before the race even begins.

    The BFGoodrich MINT 400, known as the Great American Off-Road Race, and Republic Services, a waste solutions company, have made an annual tradition of cleaning up the desert before the race.

    Republic Services is providing large dumpsters and hauling out the collected waste. BFGoodrich, the title sponsor of the race and leading tire brand in off-road racing, has joined in the effort by providing employee volunteers and a set of tires to raffle off to volunteers after the event.

    The MINT 400 runs through the picturesque Mojave Desert south of Las Vegas. Most of the land is open to the public and managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Unfortunately, many of these public lands become dumping grounds in the months before and after the race, with everything from furniture, large appliances and even vehicles illegally discarded.

    “BFGoodrich has called the desert home for more than 40 years,” said Harold Phillips, global general manager for BFGoodrich Tires. “Desert racing has served as a real-world R&D laboratory for the brand, resulting in the toughest off-road tires in the market today. Supporting the cleanup is a natural fit for a brand that has a love of the desert found in its DNA.”

    If you’re in the Las Vegas area and want to join BFGoodrich Tires, Republic Services, the MINT 400, and hundreds of volunteers clean up the desert on Saturday, register at themint400.com/donttrashthedesert/.

    About BFGoodrich® Tires

    BFGoodrich is dedicated to providing high performance tires for those who have a passion for driving in virtually any environment. Combining technical expertise with 45 years of motorsports experience, BFGoodrich delivers tires for a full range of driving experiences from ultra-high performance street to off-road terrain with one common theme – extreme performance. Come upgrade your performance with BFGoodrich and see where our tires can take you at www.BFGoodrichTires.com, www.BFGoodrichRacing.com, on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/BFGoodrichTires or on Twitter or Instagram at @BFGoodrichTires.