[{"id":15200,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/03\/10\/kyle-jergensen-scores-upset-victory-in-spec-truck-at-mint-400\/","title":"Kyle Jergensen Scores Upset Victory in Spec Truck at Mint 400","content":"The 2026 Mint 400 once again lived up to its reputation as one of the toughest and most unpredictable off-road races in North America. Kyle Jergensen delivered a dramatic overall victory in the Unlimited Race across the brutal Nevada desert. The victory marked Jergensen\u2019s first Mint 400 triumph in four years and came after a late-race twist that reshaped the leaderboard. Jergensen completed four laps of the rugged course in 6 hours, 47 minutes, 23.597 seconds, securing the overall win despite competing against trucks with significantly more horsepower.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15201\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-15201\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-Mint-400_Kyle-Jergensen-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/> Kyle Jergensen secured an overall Mint 400 victory in a Spec truck. Photo: Mint 400[\/caption]\r\n\r\nFor most of the race, two-time defending winner Adam Householder appeared poised to capture a third consecutive Mint 400 victory. However, the grueling desert terrain proved unforgiving. Early in the final lap, Householder was forced to stop for a tire change before suffering a suspension failure that ended his race, opening the door for Jergensen to take control. When the dust settled, Jergensen crossed the finish line more than four minutes ahead of second place Brett Sourapas. Ryan Arciero rounded out the podium in third. \u201cOur game plan was to let them make mistakes,\u201d Jergensen said after the race. \u201cWe made no mistakes\u2014no flats, no nothing. The truck was perfect and the team was perfect. That\u2019s what won us the Mint,\u201d said Jergensen.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15203\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-15203\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-Mint-400_Brock-Heger-Win-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/> Brock Heger captured his second consecutive Mint 400 victory in the Limited Class. Photo: Mint 400.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn the Limited Race, Brock Heger delivered another standout performance, capturing his second consecutive Mint 400 victory.Driving a UTV in the Pro class, Heger completed the course in 6:57:56, becoming the first UTV racer to finish the event in under seven hours. The win came against a field of more than 240 competitors and further cemented Heger\u2019s status as one of the top SxS drivers in desert racing. The motorcycle race produced its own dramatic finish, with the duo of Ciaran Naran and Lyndon Snodgrass charging late in the event to take the Open Pro class victory in 7:44:26.","excerpt":"<p>The 2026 Mint 400 once again lived up to its reputation as one of the toughest and most unpredictable off-road &hellip;<\/p>","date":"March 10, 2026 06:42","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047717,"title":"adam householder","slug":"adam-householder"},{"id":25047900,"title":"brock heger","slug":"brock-heger"},{"id":25049855,"title":"Ciaran Naran","slug":"ciaran-naran"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25048555,"title":"kyle jergensen","slug":"kyle-jergensen"},{"id":25047730,"title":"las vegas","slug":"las-vegas"},{"id":25049856,"title":"Lyndon Snodgrass","slug":"lyndon-snodgrass"},{"id":25047688,"title":"mint 400","slug":"mint-400"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25047711,"title":"polaris","slug":"polaris"},{"id":25048252,"title":"spec truck","slug":"spec-truck"},{"id":25047638,"title":"trophy truck","slug":"trophy-truck"},{"id":25047731,"title":"unlimited truck","slug":"unlimited-truck"},{"id":25047653,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}]},{"id":12274,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2025\/03\/10\/back-to-back-mint-400-wins-for-adam-householder\/","title":"Back to Back Mint 400 Wins for Adam Householder","content":"Adam Householder has conquered the Mint 400 for the second year in a row winning the event overall in the Unlimited Class. Householder is the only driver to complete all four grueling laps in under seven hours.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12276\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"wp-image-12276 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-Mint-400_Householder-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/> Adam Householder secured back to back Mint 400 victories. Photo: UNLTD Racing[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\u201cI\u2019m whooped\u2014that was brutal!\u201d Householder said after crossing the finish line. \u201cThe pace we were running was so fast, and we were pushing. It was basically go until whoever breaks, and then the last two laps we were in conservative mode. Even in that, the rocks would come out of nowhere, and trying to avoid them was very difficult, but all we had to do was be smooth and make it to the finish line. Back to back, I\u2019ll take that!\u201d\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12278\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-12278\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-Mint-400_McMullen-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/> Connor McMullen finished second overall and won the Spec class. Photo: UNLTD Racing[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe top qualifier for the race was Dale Dondel. He lost the lead due to an extended pit stop. Mechanical issues and flat tires plagued many of the front runners. In the end, Conner McMullen finished in second overall and won his class in a Spec Truck. Troy Grabowski rounded out the podium in third.","excerpt":"<p>Adam Householder has conquered the Mint 400 for the second year in a row winning the event overall in the &hellip;<\/p>","date":"March 10, 2025 04:40","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047717,"title":"adam householder","slug":"adam-householder"},{"id":25048400,"title":"connor mcmullen","slug":"connor-mcmullen"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047730,"title":"las vegas","slug":"las-vegas"},{"id":25047688,"title":"mint 400","slug":"mint-400"},{"id":25047632,"title":"off-road","slug":"off-road"},{"id":25047638,"title":"trophy truck","slug":"trophy-truck"},{"id":25047731,"title":"unlimited truck","slug":"unlimited-truck"}]},{"id":12259,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2025\/03\/08\/brock-heger-continues-winning-streak-at-mint-400\/","title":"Brock Heger Continues Winning Streak at Mint 400","content":"Brock Heger has been on a serious winning streak in the last couple months. Heger started the year off winning his class at the Dakar Rally. He then followed it up with a win at the King of the Hammers. Now Heger has won overall in the limited race at the Mint 400.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12261\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"wp-image-12261 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-Mint-400-Brock-Heger-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/> Brock Heger wins overall during the limited race at the Mint 400. Photo: UNLTD Racing[\/caption]\r\n\r\nDriving a Polaris RZR, Heger beat Cayden MacCachren by seven minutes. Mitch Guthrie finished the race in third. We got out front early, which was something we were after,\u201d Heger said after taking the win. \u201cWe wanted to just do our thing, set the pace, and see how everyone else liked it. We never really looked back\u2014never got out of the car, our BFGs were solid all day, so I\u2019m super happy with how the day went. The course was super fun, and it sure feels good to be here!\u201d\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12262\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-12262\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-Mint-400-Carib-Potts-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> Carib Potts won in Class 10 during the limited race at the Mint 400. Photo: UNLTD Racing[\/caption]\r\n\r\nUltimately it was the UTV\u2019s that beat out all the other vehicles. Carib Potts was in the mix in a Class 10, winning his class and finishing fifth overall. The Mint continues Saturday with the Unlimited classes.","excerpt":"<p>Brock Heger has been on a serious winning streak in the last couple months. Heger started the year off winning &hellip;<\/p>","date":"March 8, 2025 15:27","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047900,"title":"brock heger","slug":"brock-heger"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047688,"title":"mint 400","slug":"mint-400"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"}]},{"id":12188,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2025\/02\/28\/stone-cold-steve-austin-announced-as-mint-400-grand-marshal\/","title":"\u201cStone Cold\u201d Steve Austin Announced as Mint 400 Grand Marshal","content":"Wrestling legend \u201cStone Cold\u201d Steve Austin has been announced as the Grand Marshal for this year\u2019s Mint 400. The historic race has been known for its longtime involvement with celebrities and Hollywood\u2019s elite and now \u201cStone Cold\u201d Steve Austin will join that list.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12189\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-12189\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Stone-Cold-Steve-Austin-Mint-400-Marshal-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/> \"Stone Cold\" Steve Austin will be the Grand Marshal of the 2025 Miint 400.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\u201cWe are thrilled to have Steve leading all the main Mint 400 festivities as grand marshal including the Mint 400 Parade, The Mint 400 kick-off party, Mint 400 Off-Road Festival, and of course, he will be dropping the green flag at the start of the race on Saturday as well as racing his Kawasaki KRX UTV on Friday,\u201d stated Mint 400 CEO Matt Martelli.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12191\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-12191\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Stone-Cold-Steve-Austin-Mint-400-KRX-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" \/> \"Stone Cold\" Steve Austin will race in the Mint 400 in a Kawasaki KRX.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nAustin is not just the Grand Marshal for the Mint 400. He will compete in the UTV class in a Kawasaki KRX. Steve McQueen, Patrick Dempsey and James Garner are just a few celebrities that have previously raced in the Mint 400. Festivities kick off Wednesday March 5<sup>th<\/sup> with a parade over to Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada.","excerpt":"<p>Wrestling legend \u201cStone Cold\u201d Steve Austin has been announced as the Grand Marshal for this year\u2019s Mint 400. The historic &hellip;<\/p>","date":"February 28, 2025 00:15","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049773,"title":"celebrity","slug":"celebrity"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047627,"title":"kawasaki","slug":"kawasaki"},{"id":25049774,"title":"krx","slug":"krx"},{"id":25047730,"title":"las vegas","slug":"las-vegas"},{"id":25047688,"title":"mint 400","slug":"mint-400"},{"id":25047632,"title":"off-road","slug":"off-road"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25049208,"title":"race","slug":"race"},{"id":25049772,"title":"Stone Cold Steve Austin","slug":"stone-cold-steve-austin"},{"id":25047653,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}]},{"id":10352,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2024\/08\/20\/shortcourse-racing-coming-to-2025-mint-400\/","title":"Shortcourse Racing Coming to 2025 Mint 400","content":"The Martelli Brothers are bringing shortcourse racing back to the west coast in 2025. The brothers will host Pro4, Pro2, Pro2 and Pro Lite racing along with UTV\u2019s on a custom built shortcourse track at the Mint 400 event.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1043\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/LucasOilOffRoadRounds12-Lead-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe races will take place over two days beginning Friday March 7<sup>th<\/sup>. The shortcourse race will be livestreamed on Youtube, Facebook and Instagram. \"We have been eager to bring short course racing to The Mint 400 in a more profound way than ever before, harkening back to the Mickey Thompson era,\" said Matt Martelli, CEO of UNLTD Off-Road Racing. \"We grew up attending the Mickey Thompson stadium races as well as desert races, and it was always a united culture. From racing at Riverside, to the LA Coliseum to downtown Tokyo, Mickey showed us that anything is possible.\"","excerpt":"<p>The Martelli Brothers are bringing shortcourse racing back to the west coast in 2025. The brothers will host Pro4, Pro2, &hellip;<\/p>","date":"August 20, 2024 14:41","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047613,"title":"Short Course","slug":"shortcourse"}],"tags":[{"id":25049656,"title":"2025","slug":"2025"},{"id":25047730,"title":"las vegas","slug":"las-vegas"},{"id":25048715,"title":"martelli","slug":"martelli"},{"id":25047688,"title":"mint 400","slug":"mint-400"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25049655,"title":"shourtcourse","slug":"shourtcourse"}]},{"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":9153,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2024\/03\/12\/adam-householder-wins-mint-400\/","title":"Adam Householder Wins Mint 400","content":"Adam Householder defeated Kyle Jergensen who was driving a Spec truck for the overall Mint 400 win by over ten minutes. Cole Potts was the second Unlimited truck to finish the race. Nic Whetstone was the top qualifier. Ryan Arciero quickly passed for the lead and held on for half of the day. Attrition took its toll on drivers as the Mint 400 course normally does.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_9154\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-9154\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024-Mint-400-Householder-Win-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> Photo: Mint 400[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\u201cWe had a flawless day\u2014no issues, no anything, we never had to get out,\u201d Householder said at the finish. \u201cWe had a fantastic day. We just ran with everyone at the beginning to see what pace they were doing and kind of set up from there. Everyone just kept dropping out like flies, and we proceeded to go to the front. This is incredible. We won!\u201d\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_9155\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-9155\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024-Mint-400-Ricky-Brabec-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> Photo: Mint 400[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn the limited classes, Ronnie Anderson came away with the overall win driving a Polaris UTV in the Pro Open class. Ricky Brabec and teammate Preston Campbell secured in a win in the motorcycle class. Brabec is coming off a huge win at the recent Dakar Rally.","excerpt":"<p>Adam Householder defeated Kyle Jergensen who was driving a Spec truck for the overall Mint 400 win by over ten &hellip;<\/p>","date":"March 12, 2024 09:59","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047717,"title":"adam householder","slug":"adam-householder"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25048439,"title":"jean","slug":"jean"},{"id":25047730,"title":"las vegas","slug":"las-vegas"},{"id":25047688,"title":"mint 400","slug":"mint-400"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25047641,"title":"Ricky Brabec","slug":"ricky-brabec"},{"id":25049555,"title":"unltd desert racing","slug":"unltd-desert-racing"}]},{"id":9120,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2024\/03\/07\/mint-400-festivities-kick-off-in-las-vegas\/","title":"Mint 400 Festivities Kick Off In Las Vegas","content":"The 2024 Mint 400 is underway. Events kicked off Wednesday with a vehicle parade down the famous Las Vegas Strip ending at the historic downtown Fremont Street where the original Mint 400 race began. The parade was led by Grand Marshal Ivan Stewart.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_9123\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-9123\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024-Mint-400-Las-Vegas-Strip-Parade-Truck-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> Photo: Mint 400[\/caption]\r\n\r\nPhoto: Mint 400\u201cThe Mint 400 Vehicle Parade produces some of the coolest visuals of the entire Mint 400 week each year,\u201d said Mint 400 CEO Matt Martelli. \u201cShowing off all the amazing vehicles to compete in this year\u2019s Great American Off-Road Race to the whole city of Las Vegas is always a treat, but it was even more of an honor to have a legend like Ivan Stewart leading us down the Strip this year.\u201d\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-large wp-image-9124\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024-Mint-400-Las-Vegas-Strip-Parade-Moto-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe limited race starts in Primm Friday morning, while the Unlimited horsepower trucks will qualify on a separate course. Saturday they have a chance to battle it out on the rough, dusty course. Motorcycles will also race early Saturday morning. There are well over 250 entries combined for the Mint 400. The race will be livestreamed via themint400.com.","excerpt":"<p>The 2024 Mint 400 is underway. Events kicked off Wednesday with a vehicle parade down the famous Las Vegas Strip &hellip;<\/p>","date":"March 7, 2024 20:46","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":25047732,"title":"fremont street","slug":"fremont-street"},{"id":25047730,"title":"las vegas","slug":"las-vegas"},{"id":25047688,"title":"mint 400","slug":"mint-400"},{"id":25047632,"title":"off-road","slug":"off-road"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25047731,"title":"unlimited truck","slug":"unlimited-truck"}]},{"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. 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