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 1980 Mint 400 where it was only able to complete one lap. (more…)
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 being the first competitor to win on 4 wheels back-to-back in The Mint 400’s 49 year history. After over 360 miles of intense off-road warfare, Lofton finished 42 seconds ahead of two time Mint 400 Champion, Andy McMillin. The 2016 Mint 400 had 50 Unlimited Trick Trucks and 27 Class 1 cars, making the largest and most competitive race of the year. (more…)
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 ® Tires has dominated the Mint 400, also known as “the Great American off-road race.” The tire brand that invented the all-terrain tire category 40 years ago has claimed the last three overall race wins and 27 of the top 30 overall finishes in that span.
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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 a ten thousand dollar purse for the Mint 400 overall winner on FOX shocks. Additionally, the FOX Proving Grounds returns to one of the toughest and most challenging sections of The Mint 400 race course.
“Off-road racing is the ultimate proving ground for automotive technology. Fox is a great example of a company that created a product born from off-road racing and took it mainstream. People drive vehicles everyday that have been improved by technology learned from off-road racing. FOX has done a great job of taking an off-road company and turning it into a globally recognized brand,” commented Matt Martelli, Mint 400 CEO.
Redefine your limits. #RIDEFOX
FOX offers bolt on performance shocks for your daily driver and UTV, utilizing the same technology used in high performance world off-road racing.
Come by and see FOX’s complete line of products at The Mint 400 contingency on Friday, March 11th on Fremont Street East, beginning at 8:00am continuing on all day until 5pm.
Support the brands that support off-road and ask for FOX suspension at your local automotive suppliers.
ABOUT FOX FACTORY HOLDING CORP. (NASDAQ:FOXF)
Headquartered in Scotts Valley, CA, FOX designs and manufactures high-performance suspension products primarily for mountain bikes, side-by-side vehicles, on-road and off-road vehicles and trucks, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, and motorcycles. For more than three decades, FOX’s team of enthusiasts and professional athletes has been improving vehicle performance through a unique commitment to redefining ride dynamics.
About The Mint 400
Known as “The Great American Off-Road Race™,” The Mint 400 is the oldest, most prestigious, and most challenging off-road race on the planet. This annual four-hundred mile marathon between the top off-road racers in the world includes over three hundred and fifty race teams in twenty-four different classes of off-road vehicles. Established in 1967, 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 worlds best off-road race teams do battle at The Mint 400!
About Mad Media
Mad Media (www.madmedia.com) is a San Diego based marketing and creative agency, with in-house film and television production. We craft authentic, culturally engaging brand messages, and deliver them across print, web, photography, and film platforms. Mad Media has been leading the online content revolution since 1995 producing major commercial, television, online content and viral film projects such as The Gymkhana Series and XP1K Series.
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 challenge contest in front of a crowd of thousands of off-road enthusiasts and race team members.
The showdown will be held at the “Method Race Wheels Pit Crew Lot” on 9th & Fremont St. The event is free, open to the public and will be held Thursday, March 10th at 7:30pm, right after the crowning of the new 2016 Miss Mint 400!
The Trick Truck (1400) and Class 1 (1500) overall prize features a stunning custom floor jack trophy hand painted by Kelly and Sons Crazy Painters.
The Method Race Wheels Mint 400 Pit Crew Challenge is a celebration of the dedicated mechanics, volunteers, and pit captains that spend countless hours prepping, maintaining and fixing off-road race vehicles before, during, and after they compete.
As the margin between first and second overall winner at The Mint 400 becomes more and more narrow each year, the difference between a victory and second place undoubtedly comes down to the speed of a pit stop during the epic race!
This year’s Method Race Wheels Pit Crew Challenge will feature the top teams on Trick Truck (1400) and Class 1 (1500) including:
Additional prizes for each of the Trick Truck (1400) and Class 1 (1500) winners include a fresh set of Method Wheels, a set of BFGoodrich Tires, FOX 2.0 Performance Series Smooth Body IFP shocks, Speed Strap Tie Downs and more!
| About Method Race Wheels Method Race Wheels designs, develops and distributes high performance wheels and accessories for race and street applications. These products represent our commitment to quality, driven by the high standards of performance.As racing enthusiasts and participants, we are driven to look beyond conventional ideas of industry standards. Engineering, rigorous testing, data collection and proven performance redefines what is possible in the creation of our wheels and accessories. The application of our race knowledge separates us from other wheel companies. Method Race Wheels is committed to bring you the finest quality products with the most complete line-up of off road race wheels for trucks, buggies, rock crawlers, short course, rally, and UTV’s, as well as street wheels for truck, Jeep, and SUV applications. We pride ourselves on providing these products to our customers with fast and friendly service that you can count on. Look for our banners, listen to our name, and watch our products in action. Method Race Wheels…Lighter. Stronger. Faster. About The Mint 400 About Mad Media |
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 on Fremont Street, officially kicking off the 2016 Polaris RZR Mint 400 presented by BFGoodrich Tires. The massive group of off-road racecars will be led by 2016 Mint 400 Grand Marshal and Off-Road Legend, Rod Hall.
Over ten million dollars worth of custom fabricated off-road racecars will be on display and thunder down the Strip in tribute to the famed Mint 400 vehicle processions that took place on Fremont Street decades ago. The vehicles are part of a massive field of 350 entries that will compete Saturday, March 12th just outside of Las Vegas at The Great American Off-Road Race.
“Off-road racing is the most exciting and thrilling motorsport on the planet,” said Joshua Martelli, COO and co-owner of The Mint 400. “In 2013, we made history by showcasing these amazing vehicles on the Strip for the people of Las Vegas, and we continue to make improvements each year. We are very grateful to the City of Las Vegas and everyone at 4 Wheel Parts for helping us make this happen!”
The 4 Wheel Parts Mint 400 Vehicle Parade will end with a kick-off party at Atomic Liquors on 10th and Fremont.
Back by popular demand, beginning Wednesday, March 11th, the Mint 400 Course Map Poster will be available at 4 Wheel Parts, The Official Mint 400 Headquarters, on 3901 W Russell Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89118 .. For FREE! 4 Wheel Parts will have tons of Mint 400 items flowing out of their store, including free souvenir race maps and FREE Mint 400 t-shirts with any purchase.
About 4 Wheel Parts
4 Wheel Parts is the nation’s largest distributor of off-road parts and accessories. They have a nationwide chain of 56 retail stores and service centers in 17 states including Las Vegas, that offer personalized advice and service. Their on-hand inventory consists of roughly $50 million of off-road parts from more than 250 manufacturers. Visit 4WheelParts.com, call their customer service center, (877)-474-4821 or visit one of their 56 retails stores near you.
About The Mint 400
Known as “The Great American Off-Road Race™,” The Mint 400 is the oldest, most prestigious, and most challenging off-road race on the planet. This annual four-hundred mile marathon between the top off-road racers in the world includes over three hundred and fifty race teams in twenty-four different classes of off-road vehicles. Established in 1967, 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 worlds best off-road race teams do battle at The Mint 400!
About Mad Media
Mad Media (www.madmedia.com) is a San Diego based marketing and creative agency, with in-house film and television production. We craft authentic, culturally engaging brand messages, and deliver them across print, web, photography, and film platforms. Mad Media has been leading the online content revolution since 1995 producing major commercial, television, online content and viral film projects such as The Gymkhana Series and XP1K Series.