Rory Ward pilots the legendary Mickey Thompson “Challenger IV” to its first win! Rory Ward piloted the legendary Mickey Thompson “Challenger IV” car to its first ever win at the 2016 Polaris RZR Mint 400 presented by BFGoodrich Tires. The last race that that the “Challenger IV” competed in prior to its resurrection was the… Continue reading Mickey Thompson Wins the 2016 Polaris RZR Mint 400 presented by BFGoodrich Tires
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Justin Lofton Wins The 2016 Polaris RZR Mint 400 presented by BFGoodrich Tires
Lofton makes history by winning The Mint 400 back-to-back Justin Lofton piloted his Jimco built unlimited Trick Truck nicknamed “Bad Co.” to the overall win at the The 2016 Polaris RZR Mint 400 presented by BFGoodrich Tires with an official time of 05:36:10.647. With his second Mint 400 win in a row, Lofton makes history… Continue reading Justin Lofton Wins The 2016 Polaris RZR Mint 400 presented by BFGoodrich Tires
BFGoodrich® Tires Brings Desert Legacy Into Focus with MINT 400 Sponsorship
GREENVILLE, S.C., March 9, 2016 – BFGoodrich Tires will be the presenting sponsor of the MINT 400 while its tires aim to master the 107-mile race course for the 27th time. The Polaris RZR® Mint 400 Presented by BFGoodrich® Tires will be March 9‒12, just south of Las Vegas. For the past three years, BFGoodrich… Continue reading BFGoodrich® Tires Brings Desert Legacy Into Focus with MINT 400 Sponsorship
FOX puts up $10k to the winner of The 2016 Polaris RZR MINT 400 presented by BFGoodrich Tires
The leader in high performance shock absorbers champions “The Great American Off-Road Race” FOX, an industry leader in design and development of high performance shock absorbers and off-road racing suspension products for over three decades, has returned as a sponsor of the 2016 Polaris RZR Mint 400 Presented by BFGoodrich Tires and has put up… Continue reading FOX puts up $10k to the winner of The 2016 Polaris RZR MINT 400 presented by BFGoodrich Tires
Method Race Wheels Takes Over The Mint 400 Pit Crew Challenge
Come watch the top off-road pit crews battle head to head to see whose team fastest in the pits! The Mint 400 announced the return of the Pit Crew Challenge, this year with new title sponsor Method Race Wheels. This year marks the fifth consecutive year The Mint 400 will host the ultimate single-elimination pit crew… Continue reading Method Race Wheels Takes Over The Mint 400 Pit Crew Challenge
The 4 Wheel Parts Mint 400 Vehicle Parade Set to Rumble Down the Las Vegas Strip Wednesday, March 9th at 12:45pm
For the fourth consecutive year, the world’s toughest off-road race vehicles will parade down the world famous Las Vegas Strip during the 4 Wheel Parts Mint 400 Vehicle Parade. This year, the parade will span ten miles, beginning at the TaylorMade Golf Experience on E. Sunset Road and stretching all the way to Atomic Liquors… Continue reading The 4 Wheel Parts Mint 400 Vehicle Parade Set to Rumble Down the Las Vegas Strip Wednesday, March 9th at 12:45pm
The Mint 400 Launches New Online Tracking Application to Increase Global Exposure
“The Great American Off-Road Race” can now be followed globally online and via mobile app March 6th, 2016 – San Diego, CA – The Mint 400 announced today that is has launched a new tracking application with the primary goal of allowing the entire planet to follow “The Great American Off-Road Race” live online… Continue reading The Mint 400 Launches New Online Tracking Application to Increase Global Exposure
The 2016 Mint 400 Method Race Wheels Time Trials Open to Spectating in Primm, NV
Come watch the top off-road racers in the world battle for starting positions and $5k cash! Method Race Wheels has put up $5,000 in cold hard cash and a stunning custom made trophy to the fastest overall qualifier for the 2016 Polaris RZR Mint 400 presented by BFGoodrich Tires. The Method Race Wheels Time Trials… Continue reading The 2016 Mint 400 Method Race Wheels Time Trials Open to Spectating in Primm, NV
Bower Power Hour Talks King of the Hammers and The Mint 400
Episode Guests: Miller Motorsports Erik Miller, Mad Media Matt Martelli, Bower Media Adventures King of the Hammers, Social Dirt King of the Hammers MESA, ARIZONA FEBRUARY 23, 2015: In Offroad Racing there are arguably three iconic races: The Mint 400, SCORE Baja 1000 and the most recently added King of the Hammers. The Mint 400… Continue reading Bower Power Hour Talks King of the Hammers and The Mint 400
Rod Hall Returns to The 2016 Polaris RZR Mint 400 presented by BFGoodrich Tires as Grand Marshal
The Mint 400 announced today that off-road racing legend Rod Hall has been named the Grand Marshal of the 2016 Polaris RZR Mint 400 presented by BFGoodrich Tires. Hall has had a remarkably long and successful career in off-road racing and is still racing at 79 years of age. Known for being a pioneer of… Continue reading Rod Hall Returns to The 2016 Polaris RZR Mint 400 presented by BFGoodrich Tires as Grand Marshal
The 2015 Polaris RZR Mint 400 to Premiere on NBCSN February 28 at 1 p.m. ET
Mad Media produced adrenalized off-road program to be televised in nearly 85 million homes! February 3rd, 2016 – San Diego, CA – Motorsports production powerhouse Mad Media led by directing team “The Martelli Brothers” announced a new premiere date for their documentary style TV program, covering The 2015 Polaris RZR Mint 400 presented by General… Continue reading The 2015 Polaris RZR Mint 400 to Premiere on NBCSN February 28 at 1 p.m. ET
The Road to The Mint 400 presented by BFGoodrich Tires: Geoffrey Cooley
Off-Road racing is a family sport and Geoffrey Cooley was born into the culture. His father John Cooley and company Alumi Craft are one of the premier chassis builders in the sport. At just 21 years of age, Geoffrey is a rising star in desert off-road racing. After winning the SNORE championship in Class 10,… Continue reading The Road to The Mint 400 presented by BFGoodrich Tires: Geoffrey Cooley
BFGoodrich® Tires Named Presenting Sponsor of the Mint 400
Desert racing’s leading tire brand signs multi-year deal to sponsor iconic desert race GREENVILLE, S.C., Dec. 16, 2015 – The brand that invented the all-terrain tire category is putting its heritage of success in off-road racing behind the largest desert race in the United States annually – the Mint 400. The Polaris RZR Mint 400… Continue reading BFGoodrich® Tires Named Presenting Sponsor of the Mint 400
The 2015 Mint 400 and UTV World Championship TV Shows to Premiere on NBC Sports in December
Mad Media produced documentary style shows premiere in over 80 million homes November 11th, 2015 – San Diego, CA – Motorsports production powerhouse Mad Media led by directing team “The Martelli Brothers” announced premiere dates for their documentary style TV shows on The Polaris RZR Mint 400 presented by General Tire and the Polaris RZR… Continue reading The 2015 Mint 400 and UTV World Championship TV Shows to Premiere on NBC Sports in December
Ryan Poelman, Todd Jackson and Eduardo Laguna Take Home the Prestigious Oakley Bomb Award at the 2015 Polaris RZR Mint 400 presented by General Tire
March 27th, 2015 – San Diego, CA – The first Oakley Bomb Award for desert off-road racing was handed out at the 2012 Mint 400. Since then, Oakley has kept the tradition alive, honoring the Mint 400 racers that clock the fastest lap at the The Great American Off-Road Race™. This year, Oakley gave away… Continue reading Ryan Poelman, Todd Jackson and Eduardo Laguna Take Home the Prestigious Oakley Bomb Award at the 2015 Polaris RZR Mint 400 presented by General Tire
BFGOODRICH® TIRES STRIKES AGAIN AT MINT 400
BFGoodrich helps Lofton Claim Win and secures nine of top 10 overall finishers GREENVILLE, S.C. (Mar. 20, 2015) – Four for four. That is the headline for the success BFGoodrich® Tires has had in the desert in 2015 after Justin Lofton claimed the overall win at the Polaris RZR Mint 400 outside of Las Vegas… Continue reading BFGOODRICH® TIRES STRIKES AGAIN AT MINT 400
BANNING MOTORSPORTS Wins Class 2400 at the Mint 400
Las Vegas, NV (March 20th, 2015)– The General Tire Mint 400 was a record setting high when over 330 entries were ready to do battle for the 2015 Great American Off-Road Race. This years race would have 5 days worth of festivities, two packed races and a new spectator friendly course that would allow fans… Continue reading BANNING MOTORSPORTS Wins Class 2400 at the Mint 400
Justin Lofton takes overall win in the 2015 Polaris RZR Mint 400, presented by General Tire
No. 41 Trick Truck driver Justin Lofton took the overall win in the 2015 Polaris RZR Mint 400, presented by General Tire, based on unofficial time. “It’s pretty amazing,” Lofton said. “We set our sites on doing this and here we are.” Tracking issues had fans uncertain who would be first across the finish line… Continue reading Justin Lofton takes overall win in the 2015 Polaris RZR Mint 400, presented by General Tire
Dale Dondel Lays Down Fast Lap At The Method Wheels Time Trials
Clean air and confidence knowing you’re the fastest qualifier out of 77 unlimited vehicles. That’s what racers fought for today at the Mint 400 Method Wheels Time Trails. Sir Dale Dondel came out on top, and will be first off the line at Saturday afternoon’s unlimited race. Qualifying first for this race not only gets… Continue reading Dale Dondel Lays Down Fast Lap At The Method Wheels Time Trials
330 off-road teams head to Las Vegas for The 2015 Polaris RZR MINT 400 presented by General Tire
“The Great American Off-Road Race” takes over Las Vegas March 11th – 14th March 9th, 2015 – Las Vegas, NV – The 2015 Polaris RZR General Tire Mint 400 will storm into Las Vegas March 11th – 14th. An estimated forty thousand off-road racers, fans and enthusiasts are set to descend upon “Sin City” to… Continue reading 330 off-road teams head to Las Vegas for The 2015 Polaris RZR MINT 400 presented by General Tire
The 4 Wheel Parts Mint 400 Vehicle Parade Set to Rumble Down the Las Vegas Strip March 11th at 1:00pm
March 8th, 2015 – San Diego, CA – For the third consecutive year, the world’s toughest off-road race vehicles will parade down world famous Las Vegas Strip during the 4 Wheel Parts Mint 400 Vehicle Parade. This year, the parade will span fourteen miles, beginning at South Point Hotel & Casino and stretch all the way… Continue reading The 4 Wheel Parts Mint 400 Vehicle Parade Set to Rumble Down the Las Vegas Strip March 11th at 1:00pm
