[{"id":13838,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2025\/08\/15\/best-in-the-desert-unltd-off-road-racing-form-alliance\/","title":"Best\u202fIn\u202fThe\u202fDesert &#038; UNLTD Off Road Racing Form Alliance","content":"In a move set to transform the landscape of American desert off\u2011road racing, Best\u202fIn\u202fThe\u202fDesert (BITD) and UNLTD Off\u2011Road Racing have announced a strategic partnership to launch the American Off\u2011Road Racing Championship\u2014a unified national series scheduled for 2026.\r\n\r\nThe announcement was unveiled yesterday at the Vegas to Reno Drivers Meeting, where industry leaders\u2014including Bryan Folks (son of BITD founder Casey Folks) and UNLTD executives Josh and Matt Martelli\u2014presented details of the new championship.\r\n\r\n\u201cMatt, Josh, and I have shared a mutual respect for many years,\u201d said Bryan Folks, CEO of\r\nBest In The Desert. \u201cWe\u2019ve each worked hard to grow the sport in our own ways, always with the racers in mind. Both of our organizations have received extensive feedback from racers and sponsors over the past few years. This is the right time to come together to unify our strengths, align our visions, and ensure the long-term health and stability of desert off-road racing in America.\u201d\r\n\r\nThe purpose of the new alliance aims to unify class rules and points system under one umbrella. By consolidating leadership and resources, BITD and UNLTD are positioning this championship to be a unifying force in the sport\u2014bringing together the best racers, venues, and fanbases across the nation.","excerpt":"<p>In a move set to transform the landscape of American desert off\u2011road racing, Best\u202fIn\u202fThe\u202fDesert (BITD) and UNLTD &hellip;<\/p>","date":"August 15, 2025 14:30","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047636,"title":"Best In the Desert","slug":"best-in-the-desert"},{"id":25048257,"title":"bitd","slug":"bitd"},{"id":25049063,"title":"Bryan Folks","slug":"bryan-folks"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25048717,"title":"matt martelli","slug":"matt-martelli"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25049650,"title":"unltd","slug":"unltd"}]},{"id":10256,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2024\/08\/08\/unlimited-off-road-racing-adds-new-race-to-2025-schedule\/","title":"Unlimited Off Road Racing Adds New Race to 2025 Schedule","content":"The Unlimited Off Road Racing is adding a new event to the 2025 schedule. The Reno 600 race will be run sometime in late spring. The event is set to be a loop race in the Reno area of Nevada.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8577\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-Parker-400_Justin-Lofton-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\nReturning to 2025 Unlimited Off Road Racing schedule include the Parker 400 in January, Mint 400 in March in Las Vegas and the California 300 in Barstow in October. Unlimited Off Road Racing was formed in 2023 by the Martelli Brothers- Josh and Matt as a new off-road racing series to racers more options for southwest desert racing.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5755\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/22California300_MitchGuthrieJr-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\n\"We are incredibly excited about the 2025 season,\" said Matt Martelli, CEO of UNLTD Off-Road Racing. \"With the addition of the Reno 600 and the return of our staple events, we are committed to delivering an unforgettable experience for both our competitors and fans.","excerpt":"<p>The Unlimited Off Road Racing is adding a new event to the 2025 schedule. The Reno 600 race will be &hellip;<\/p>","date":"August 8, 2024 09:56","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048714,"title":"california 300","slug":"california-300"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25049050,"title":"josh martelli","slug":"josh-martelli"},{"id":25048715,"title":"martelli","slug":"martelli"},{"id":25048717,"title":"matt martelli","slug":"matt-martelli"},{"id":25047688,"title":"mint 400","slug":"mint-400"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25049214,"title":"parker 400","slug":"parker-400"},{"id":25049649,"title":"Reno 600","slug":"reno-600"},{"id":25049213,"title":"unlimited off-road racing","slug":"unlimited-off-road-racing"},{"id":25049650,"title":"unltd","slug":"unltd"}]},{"id":9905,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2024\/06\/25\/mint-400-to-be-broadcast-on-speed-sport-1\/","title":"Mint 400 To Be Broadcast on Speed Sport 1","content":"Unlimited Off-Road Racing has partnered with Speed Sport 1 to broadcast the Mint 400. The deal also brings two other races in the series to the network- The Parker 400 and California 300. The races will air live on Speed Sport 1.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6801\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023_Mint400_Martelli-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\n\u201cWe are thrilled to partner with SPEED SPORT 1 to bring our marquee events to a global audience. This collaboration significantly enhances our ability to reach off-road racing enthusiasts around the world, solidifying our position as the definitive desert off-road racing league,\u201d said Martelli. \u201cOur racers, partners and sponsors will benefit from unprecedented exposure through SPEED SPORT 1's extensive reach, which spans over 200 million households. This partnership not only showcases the thrilling action of our events but also highlights the vibrant off-road lifestyle, creating more opportunities for our community to engage with fans and supporters worldwide.\u201d\r\n\r\nSpeed Sport 1 can be viewed free of charge on several major platforms including Amazon Prime, SlingTV, LocalNow, SportsTV and more.","excerpt":"<p>Unlimited Off-Road Racing has partnered with Speed Sport 1 to broadcast the Mint 400. The deal also brings two other &hellip;<\/p>","date":"June 25, 2024 02:18","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25049601,"title":"live broadcast","slug":"live-broadcast"},{"id":25048717,"title":"matt martelli","slug":"matt-martelli"},{"id":25047688,"title":"mint 400","slug":"mint-400"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25049599,"title":"Speed Sport 1","slug":"speed-sport-1"},{"id":25049454,"title":"speedsport","slug":"speedsport"},{"id":25049600,"title":"tv broadcast","slug":"tv-broadcast"}]},{"id":7547,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2023\/08\/03\/martelli-brothers-announce-2024-unlimited-off-road-racing-series-schedule\/","title":"Martelli Brothers Announce 2024 Unlimited Off-Road Racing Series Schedule","content":"The Martelli Brothers have combined all of their events into one series for 2024. The Series will kick off in January with their newly permitted Parker 400 race in Parker, Arizona. The series schedule will also include the Mint 400 in Las Vegas and California 300 in Barstow.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4041\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSW-2021-Mint-400_RobMacTT-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\n\u201cWe\u2019re absolutely thrilled to be launching this new league and championship points series,\u201d said Unlimited Off-Road Racing CEO and Co-Owner, Matt\u00a0Martelli. \u201cThis is the culmination of two decades of work in the off-road industry, on both the marketing and production side, and more than a decade\u00a0of work promoting off-road events. We want to thank our racers, teams, sponsors, partners, volunteers, fans and our staff for their support and help over\u00a0the years. We have so many exciting plans in store for next year and we\u2019re proud to be hosting and promoting three of the most iconic and challenging\u00a0races on the planet.\u201d\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4430\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/California300_Buggy-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe series will feature, trucks, cars and UTV classes. The UTV World Championships will be calculated by points from all three events.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-7551\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Unlimited-Off-Road-Racing-2024-Schedule-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" \/>","excerpt":"<p>The Martelli Brothers have combined all of their events into one series for 2024. The Series will kick off in &hellip;<\/p>","date":"August 3, 2023 20:07","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049379,"title":"2024 series","slug":"2024-series"},{"id":25048718,"title":"barstow","slug":"barstow"},{"id":25048714,"title":"california 300","slug":"california-300"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25049050,"title":"josh martelli","slug":"josh-martelli"},{"id":25047730,"title":"las vegas","slug":"las-vegas"},{"id":25048716,"title":"martelli brothers","slug":"martelli-brothers"},{"id":25048717,"title":"matt martelli","slug":"matt-martelli"},{"id":25047688,"title":"mint 400","slug":"mint-400"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25047639,"title":"parker","slug":"parker"},{"id":25049214,"title":"parker 400","slug":"parker-400"},{"id":25049213,"title":"unlimited off-road racing","slug":"unlimited-off-road-racing"},{"id":25047653,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}]},{"id":6799,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2023\/03\/24\/martelli-brothers-form-new-desert-series-to-include-parker-mint-and-california-300\/","title":"Martelli Brothers form New Desert Series to Include Parker, Mint and California 300","content":"The Martelli Brothers have formed a new desert racing series called \u201cUnlimited Off-Road Racing.\u201d\u00a0 The series will have three races including the Parker 400 in Parker, Arizona, Mint 400 in Las Vegas, Nevada and California 300 in Barstow, California. All events will host youth, UTV\u2019s, motorcycles, cars and trucks. The series will begin with the Parker 400 in January 2024.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6803\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Unlimited_offroad_racing-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" \/>\r\n\r\n\u201cWe\u2019re absolutely thrilled to be announcing this new league and championship points series,\u201d said Unlimited Off-Road Racing CEO and Co-Owner Matt Martelli. \u201cThe Parker 400 is one of the oldest and most historic races in our sport and we\u2019re excited to have that become part of our calendar as we take yet another massive step forward in our league\u2019s development. We\u2019re preparing to take the same assets and marketing power that we have used to make The Mint 400 the biggest spectacle in the sport and apply that to our entire league. Racers, partners, and fans can expect us to deliver the best experience, media coverage and value in the industry as we continue to grow and expand our offering. That includes industry leading production from our team at Mad Media, live stream team, and events group.\u201d\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6721\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023_Mint400_Sourapas-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\nA UTV World Championship will be determined by points at all three events. The Parker 400 started in 1971, then called the Dam 500 created by the Parker Dam Chamber of Commerce. Previous sanctioning bodies of the Parker race have included NORRA, SCORE and Best in the Desert.","excerpt":"<p>The Martelli Brothers have formed a new desert racing series called \u201cUnlimited Off-Road Racing.\u201d\u00a0 The series will have three races &hellip;<\/p>","date":"March 24, 2023 13:06","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048714,"title":"california 300","slug":"california-300"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25049050,"title":"josh martelli","slug":"josh-martelli"},{"id":25047730,"title":"las vegas","slug":"las-vegas"},{"id":25047986,"title":"mad media","slug":"mad-media"},{"id":25048716,"title":"martelli brothers","slug":"martelli-brothers"},{"id":25048717,"title":"matt martelli","slug":"matt-martelli"},{"id":25047688,"title":"mint 400","slug":"mint-400"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25047639,"title":"parker","slug":"parker"},{"id":25049214,"title":"parker 400","slug":"parker-400"},{"id":25049213,"title":"unlimited off-road racing","slug":"unlimited-off-road-racing"}]},{"id":6717,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2023\/03\/12\/eric-hardin-wins-the-mint-400\/","title":"Eric Hardin Wins The Mint 400","content":"Eric Hardin stood high atop the podium with co-driver Andrew Meyers Saturday evening. Hardin brought home his first career victory in the Unlimited Class. Starting 12<sup>th<\/sup>, Hardin stayed consistent and waited for the front runners to \u201cdrop like flies.\u201d\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-6720\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023_Mint400_Lofton-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"673\" height=\"449\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-6721 \" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023_Mint400_Sourapas-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"338\" height=\"225\" \/> <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-6722 \" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023_Mint400_Householder-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"335\" height=\"223\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-6723\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023_Mint400_ConcreteMotorsports-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"454\" \/>\r\n\r\nJustin Lofton was the top qualifier. Lofton led the race for three out of four laps until a mechanical issue would side line him. Tim Herbst moved into the lead in the #19 Unlimited truck. Herbst ended up pulling off the track with an issue that would ultimately end his race. Up next to lead was the Concrete Motorsports Unlimited Truck driven by Harley Letner and Kevin Thompson. Mechanical issues would soon put them down nearly two hours. Eric Hardin seized the opportunity and had the race all to himself by over 13 minutes. Hardin kept pushing even as the truck lost second and third gear 20 miles from the finish.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6725\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023_Mint400_Hardin-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\n\u201cAt first I thought it might be smoother like some of the other courses have been from the rain we\u2019ve been having, but that wasn\u2019t the case. The Martelli brothers did an awesome job like they always do. It was a super-fast course, but super technical, which makes it really fun,\u201d said Eric Hardin.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6726\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023_Mint400_Terrana-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\nA day earlier, the limited vehicles had their time on the course. Twenty-two-year-old Joe Terrana grabbed the biggest win of his career winning overall in the limited race. Terrana drove a Can-Am UTV, beating out second place Bruce Binnquist and third place Ryan Piplic. Terrana started deep in the field and kept a consistent pace all day. Terrana battled with Mitch Guthrie Jr until the last lap. Guthrie Jr had some mechanical issues that put him down on time. Other Mint 400 wins went to Trey Hernquist in Class 5, Brad Wilson in Class 12 and Rodriquez Tsosie in Class 11. The Grabowski Brothers also claimed a Spec Class win during the Unlimited race.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-6727 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023_Mint400_Binnquist-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/> <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-6729 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023_Mint400_Hernquist-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-6730 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023_Mint400_RyanPiplic-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/> <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-6731 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023_Mint400_Wilson-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-6733\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023_Mint400_Grabowski-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"607\" height=\"405\" \/>","excerpt":"<p>Eric Hardin stood high atop the podium with co-driver Andrew Meyers Saturday evening. Hardin brought home his first career victory &hellip;<\/p>","date":"March 12, 2023 14:37","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25049200,"title":"eric hardin","slug":"eric-hardin"},{"id":25049201,"title":"joe terrana","slug":"joe-terrana"},{"id":25047845,"title":"justin lofton","slug":"justin-lofton"},{"id":25047730,"title":"las vegas","slug":"las-vegas"},{"id":25048715,"title":"martelli","slug":"martelli"},{"id":25048717,"title":"matt martelli","slug":"matt-martelli"},{"id":25047688,"title":"mint 400","slug":"mint-400"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25048252,"title":"spec truck","slug":"spec-truck"},{"id":25049202,"title":"the great american race","slug":"the-great-american-race"},{"id":25047731,"title":"unlimited truck","slug":"unlimited-truck"},{"id":25047653,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}]},{"id":6140,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2022\/12\/21\/new-triple-crown-series-brings-king-of-the-hammers-mint-400-and-california-300-together\/","title":"New Triple Crown Series Brings King of the Hammers, Mint 400 and California 300 Together","content":"A new Triple Crown Championship is bringing three races together. Matt and Josh Martelli already own the Mint 400 and California 300. The Triple Crown brings the upcoming King of the Hammers into the mix with owner Dave Cole.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-416\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/2020-King-of-the-Hammers_Backdoor-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\nBoth race organizations will pool their collective classes to offer both desert and KOH racers the opportunity to compete for cash and other prizes across three events. Both entities will also combine their media, live streaming capabilities and social media channels.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1813\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/KOH-Desert-Shootout_BryceMenziesLead-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\n\u201cWe\u2019re absolutely thrilled to be teaming up with Dave and the KOH family once again,\u201d said Mint 400 CEO and Co-Owner Matt Martelli. \u201cTheir addition of desert classes to King of the Hammers these past few years has been great for the sport of off-road racing and they are driving excitement for the entire off-road industry! We want to do the same for their racers and allow everyone racing in this new points series to benefit from the amount of coverage both of our groups bring to the table. It\u2019s no secret that King of the Hammers, The Mint, and now The California 300 are the three toughest races in America. \u00a0If you can tame all three, in one year, then you will be a champion among champions!\u201d\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5753\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/22California300_CadenMac-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\nCole and the Martellis partnered up in 2018 producing a triple crown event that culminated in Crandon with Jason Scherer winning $15,000. KOH classes will be added to both the Mint 400 and California 300.","excerpt":"<p>A new Triple Crown Championship is bringing three races together. Matt and Josh Martelli already own the Mint 400 and &hellip;<\/p>","date":"December 21, 2022 03:36","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048714,"title":"california 300","slug":"california-300"},{"id":25047651,"title":"dave cole","slug":"dave-cole"},{"id":25049050,"title":"josh martelli","slug":"josh-martelli"},{"id":25047654,"title":"King of the Hammers","slug":"king-of-the-hammers"},{"id":25047665,"title":"koh","slug":"koh"},{"id":25048717,"title":"matt martelli","slug":"matt-martelli"},{"id":25047688,"title":"mint 400","slug":"mint-400"},{"id":25048617,"title":"points championship","slug":"points-championship"},{"id":25048790,"title":"triple crown","slug":"triple-crown"}]},{"id":4808,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2022\/03\/08\/mint-400-clean-up-collects-16-41-tons-of-trash\/","title":"Mint 400 Clean-Up Collects 16.41 Tons of Trash","content":"Illegally dumped trash is a problem that plagues our deserts and the Nevada desert is no exception. Every year, tons of trash is illegally dumped in the Jean area. For six years, Mint 400 organizers have been hosting a clean-up removing at least 15 tons trash annually.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4810\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Mint400TrashCleanUp_Garbage-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/>\r\n\r\nThis year with sponsor Republic Services, volunteers removed 16.41 tons of trash from the Jean area of the Nevada desert.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4811\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Mint400TrashCleanUp_TrashHauler-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\n\u201cWe\u2019re incredibly grateful to both our partners at Republic Services and our fleet of amazing volunteers for their efforts in Saturday\u2019s Mint 400 Desert Cleanup,\u201d said Mint 400 CEO Matt Martelli. \u201cOver the years, sustainability efforts have become an essential part of our planning around the Great American Off-Road Race, and the support of Republic Services has been crucial to our efforts to leaving things better than we\u2019ve found them, from our time downtown at the Mint 400 Off-Road Festival to our time on the race course itself. Every bit of trash removal counts as we look to keep our race course clean for generations to come to be able to enjoy. As we always say, Don\u2019t Trash The Desert!\u201d","excerpt":"<p>Illegally dumped trash is a problem that plagues our deserts and the Nevada desert is no exception. Every year, tons &hellip;<\/p>","date":"March 8, 2022 21:22","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048811,"title":"garbage","slug":"garbage"},{"id":25048812,"title":"illegally dumped trash","slug":"illegally-dumped-trash"},{"id":25048439,"title":"jean","slug":"jean"},{"id":25048717,"title":"matt martelli","slug":"matt-martelli"},{"id":25047688,"title":"mint 400","slug":"mint-400"},{"id":25047902,"title":"nevada","slug":"nevada"},{"id":25048810,"title":"nevada desert","slug":"nevada-desert"},{"id":25048809,"title":"trash clean up","slug":"trash-clean-up"}]},{"id":4426,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2022\/01\/26\/new-off-road-event-coming-to-barstow-this-fall\/","title":"New Off-Road Event Coming to Barstow this Fall","content":"The Martelli Brothers are bringing a new off-road race event to the Barstow area this fall. The race will be called the California 300. Barstow has long been popular with off-road racers. The California 300 will feature 40 classes, pre-running, a poker run and desert clean-up.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4428\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/California300_Logo-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" \/>\r\n\r\n\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to be promoting this new event in California, in the heart of an area known for some incredible racing history and lineage\u2026and for being a constant testing site for the off-road industry. \u00a0We\u2019ve shot hundreds of commercials and off-road product tests in this area over the past ten years. \u00a0Barstow has the perfect mix of challenging race course, good pit access, and lots of land for camping and spectating. \u00a0Add to that the amenities like the local hotels, cell coverage and freeway access and it really hits all of the key components we need for a successful event,\u201d said California 300 CEO, Matt Martelli.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4429\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/California300_DustDistance-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe race is expected to take place on a newly mapped 75-mile racecourse and will be four laps. 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