[{"id":16680,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/11\/06\/baja-lite-race-trucks-set-to-make-a-comeback-in-desert-racing\/","title":"Baja Lite Race Trucks Set to Make a Comeback in Desert Racing","content":"Baja Lite race trucks are making a return to desert racing, bringing back a style of competition designed to give racers another opportunity to compete in some of the sport's biggest events without stepping into the expensive world of Trophy Truck racing. The revival is being spearheaded by Desert Race Experience (DRX), which is developing a new racing program centered around a mid-size truck platform. The effort is aimed at creating a professional, competitive class that offers a more accessible entry point into desert racing while still delivering the experience of competing in major off-road events.\r\n\r\nThe program will compete under the name Spec Lite at American Off-Road Racing Championship (AORC) events, with plans to also participate in select SCORE International races in Baja, Mexico. The return of BajaLite also carries a significant connection to the sport's history. The class was originally championed by the late Pete \u201cPistol\u201d Sohren, who developed the concept around building a reliable, competitive desert race truck that working-class racers could afford to own, maintain and race. Following Sohren's death in 2019, the future of the BajaLite program became uncertain. Now, DRX operators Ron Stobaugh and John Slavic have taken ownership of the class with the blessing of Sohren's family, giving the program a chance to begin a new chapter.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_16687\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" An original Baja Lite sits in front of \"Pistol\" Pete's race shop in Arizona.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe BajaLite trucks feature a mid-size platform with a shiftable transmission, GM Ecotec engine and 35-inch tires. The design is intended to provide a traditional desert racing experience while incorporating modern safety features and chassis development.DRX is also planning to offer an arrive-and-drive program, driver training, race preparation and team management services. The goal is to help newcomers experience desert racing without having to independently purchase, build and manage an entire race program.\r\n\r\nFor AORC competition, the class will be known as Spec Lite, carrying vehicle numbers 201L through 299L. SCORE has also indicated plans to accommodate the returning trucks in its 2027 events, although the class name and numbering have not yet been announced.","excerpt":"

Baja Lite race trucks are making a return to desert racing, bringing back a style of competition designed to give …<\/p>","date":"November 6, 2026 09:45","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049999,"title":"AORC","slug":"aorc"},{"id":25050013,"title":"Baja Lite","slug":"baja-lite"},{"id":25050014,"title":"Desert Race Experience","slug":"desert-race-experience"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25049721,"title":"pistol pete","slug":"pistol-pete"}]},{"id":16654,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/11\/02\/dirt-city-motorplex-steps-away-from-champ-off-road-as-facility-future-remains-uncertain\/","title":"Dirt City Motorplex Steps Away From Champ Off-Road as Facility Future Remains Uncertain","content":"Dirt City Motorplex in Lena, Wisconsin will not be part of the 2027 Champ Off-Road schedule as the future of the facility hangs in the balance following the sale of the property on which the track sits. The Lena Motorsports Club announced the decision, bringing an end to the facility\u2019s nine-year run under the club\u2019s operation. The club said it was unable to secure the property after the owner decided to sell the land. The announcement marks a significant change for one of the Midwest\u2019s popular grassroots off-road racing venues, which was built with a focus on keeping sportsman racing alive while providing an affordable, family-friendly facility for racers and fans.\r\n\r\n\u201cDirt City was built by racers, for racers,\u201d Lena Motorsports Club said in its statement. The facility was established under a long-term lease agreement that included an option for the club to eventually purchase the property. According to the club, that opportunity was ultimately lost when the property owner made the decision to sell. As a result, Lena Motorsports Club made the difficult decision to withdraw Dirt City from the 2027 Champ Off-Road schedule.\r\n\r\nThe move comes after nearly a decade of racing at the facility, where countless volunteers, racers, families and spectators helped establish Dirt City as a staple of Midwest off-road racing. The club emphasized that Dirt City was never simply about the racing itself. \u201cDirt City has always been about more than just racing,\u201d the club said.\r\n\r\nWhile the 2027 Champ Off-Road schedule will move forward without Dirt City, the story may not be completely over. Lena Motorsports Club said it is currently in discussions with the new property owner regarding the future of the facility and what could potentially happen with the property moving forward. Those discussions have left the door open for at least one Dirt City tradition to return. The club remains hopeful that Sportsman Mayhem could be held at the facility in 2027, although no definitive plans have been announced.","excerpt":"

Dirt City Motorplex in Lena, Wisconsin will not be part of the 2027 Champ Off-Road schedule as the future of …<\/p>","date":"November 2, 2026 16:46","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047613,"title":"Short Course","slug":"shortcourse"}],"tags":[{"id":25048178,"title":"champ off road","slug":"champ-off-road"},{"id":25047890,"title":"dirt city","slug":"dirt-city"},{"id":25047888,"title":"lena","slug":"lena"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25047742,"title":"shortcourse","slug":"shortcourse"},{"id":25050012,"title":"Sportsman Mayhem","slug":"sportsman-mayhem"},{"id":25047889,"title":"wisconsin","slug":"wisconsin"}]},{"id":16607,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/10\/31\/polaris-turns-up-the-boost-with-400-hp-rzr-pro-r-factory-race-machine\/","title":"Polaris Turns Up the Boost With 400-HP RZR Pro R Factory Race Machine","content":"

Polaris is turning up the heat in the UTV racing war with the introduction of the all-new RZR Pro R Factory Boost, a purpose-built race machine packing as much as 400 horsepower and developed specifically for high-speed desert competition. Unveiled at Polaris\u2019 annual Camp RZR event at the Glamis Imperial Sand Dunes, the new RZR Pro R Factory Boost represents the next evolution of Polaris\u2019 race-proven RZR Pro R Factory platform. Polaris says the Pro R Factory Boost is built to go faster, run farther and withstand the punishment of long-distance desert racing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_16614\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" The Polaris RZR Pro R Factory boost is built by Geiser Brothers. Photo: Polaris[\/caption]\r\n\r\nAt the heart of the Factory Boost is a race-tuned, turbocharged ProStar Fury 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing up to 400 horsepower. The boosted powerplant is designed to deliver the acceleration needed for starts and passing while maintaining the power required to attack rough terrain at high speeds. The Geiser-built chassis stretches the wheelbase by 6.5 inches to 111 inches, improving high-speed stability and control. Polaris also increased tubing size in key structural areas to provide additional strength and stiffness. The cockpit is two inches wider, giving the driver and navigator more room while creating a feel closer to a purpose-built race car than a traditional side-by-side. The bodywork is constructed entirely from carbon fiber, helping reduce weight while improving aerodynamic performance. Polaris engineers used computational fluid dynamics to study airflow at speeds exceeding 100 mph, leading to a redesigned rear body profile and arched roofline intended to improve airflow at race speeds. A 45-gallon fuel cell replaces the previous 34-gallon system, giving the Factory Boost an estimated range beyond 200 miles and potentially reducing the number of pit stops during long desert races.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_16616\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" The Factory Boost uses three-inch FOX internal-bypass shocks. Photo: Polaris[\/caption]\r\n\r\nSuspension development remains a major focus of the new machine. The Factory Boost uses three-inch FOX internal-bypass shocks with race-specific components and tuning, including upgraded one-inch shock shafts. The machine also incorporates Polaris' DYNAMIX DVS active suspension system, which manages 12 suspension channels in real time.\u00a0 The electronics package is built around MoTeC hardware, including an upgraded M150 ECU, C127 display and dual power distribution modules. The race machine is also pre-wired for navigation, communications, helmet pumpers and lighting, with provisions for a front-mounted Starlink system.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_16618\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" The Polaris RZR Pro R Factory Boost will race at the 2027 King of the Hammers. Photo: Polaris[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe new race machine is also SCORE, AORC and Ultra4 legal, putting it squarely in the mix for multiple forms of high-level off-road competition. The first race for the Polaris Factory Boost will be the 2027 King of the Hammers.","excerpt":"

Polaris is turning up the heat in the UTV racing war with the introduction of the all-new RZR Pro R …<\/p>","date":"October 31, 2026 12:34","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047652,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}],"tags":[{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25047711,"title":"polaris","slug":"polaris"},{"id":25050008,"title":"RZR Pro R Factory Boost","slug":"rzr-pro-r-factory-boost"},{"id":25047655,"title":"Side-by-Side","slug":"side-by-side"},{"id":25049680,"title":"sxs","slug":"sxs"},{"id":25047653,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}]},{"id":16527,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/10\/20\/conner-mcmullen-dominates-laughlin-desert-classic\/","title":"McMullen Dominates Laughlin Desert Classic Finale","content":"

Conner McMullen closed out the 2026 American Off-Road Racing Championship season in dominant fashion, scoring a pair of victories at the Laughlin Desert Classic in Laughlin, Nevada. Pulling double duty, McMullen won the Unlimited Truck SPEC class in his No. 240 truck while also filling in for Nic Whetstone in the No. 18 Unlimited Truck 2WD. He posted the fastest overall time in both divisions, completing the two-day Unlimited 2WD race in just 1:57:00.938.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_16529\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Tracy Graf at the Laughlin Desert Classic. Photo: Best In the Desert[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Laughlin finale also decided several inaugural AORC championships. Tracy Graf captured the Unlimited Truck 4WD and overall Unlimited titles, while Phil Blurton secured the UTV Pro and overall Limited championships. Ciaran Naran claimed the Open Pro Motorcycle championship after sweeping the weekend and carrying a four-race winning streak into the 2027 season. Kyle Jergensen also held on to win the Unlimited Truck SPEC championship despite finishing seventh overall in the weekend standings.\r\n\r\nThe historic Laughlin Desert Classic served as the final round of the first AORC season, bringing together the Best In The Desert and Unlimited Off-Road Racing platforms for the championship finale.","excerpt":"

Conner McMullen closed out the 2026 American Off-Road Racing Championship season in dominant fashion, scoring a pair of victories at …<\/p>","date":"October 20, 2026 22:34","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049999,"title":"AORC","slug":"aorc"},{"id":25047636,"title":"Best In the Desert","slug":"best-in-the-desert"},{"id":25048257,"title":"bitd","slug":"bitd"},{"id":25048400,"title":"connor mcmullen","slug":"connor-mcmullen"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047709,"title":"laughlin desert classic","slug":"laughlin-desert-classic"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25049025,"title":"season finale","slug":"season-finale"},{"id":25049997,"title":"tracy graf","slug":"tracy-graf"},{"id":25049998,"title":"Unlimted off Road","slug":"unlimted-off-road"}]},{"id":16364,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/09\/24\/tavo-vildolsola-out-for-baja-1000\/","title":"Tavo Vild\u00f3sola Out of Baja 1000 as Injury Recovery Continues","content":"Gustavo \u201cTavo\u201d Vild\u00f3sola Jr. will not compete in the 2026 SCORE Baja 1000 as he continues to recover from injuries suffered in a crash earlier this year. Vild\u00f3sola confirmed that his recovery is progressing, but he will not receive the necessary medical clearance in time for the Nov. 9-15 Baja 1000, which will be held entirely within Baja California Sur for the first time.\r\n\r\nThe Mexicali, Mexico, racer suffered a compressed spine, fractured vertebrae and multiple ligament injuries to his back during a rollover at the Baja Nevada 1000 in June. Vild\u00f3sola credited his HANS device with helping protect him during the violent crash.\r\n\r\nThe injuries also forced Vild\u00f3sola to miss the SCORE Baja 400 in September. Andy McMillin used Vild\u00f3sola's No. 21 Trophy Truck for qualifying, but Vild\u00f3sola ultimately remained sidelined.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_16366\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Tavo Vildosola announced on the team's facebook page he would not be racing the 2026 Baja 1000. Watch the video here: https:\/\/fb.watch\/v\/1A0lJHiNtR\/[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\u201cIt really does hurt, it being such a unique Baja 1000 in Cabo,\u201d Vild\u00f3sola said. \u201cMy objective for sure was to race and to be down there. I\u2019ll be down there anyway, but unfortunately I\u2019m just not getting the proper clearance that I need and I don\u2019t feel that I\u2019ll be ready anyway for a race in November.\u201d\r\n\r\nVild\u00f3sola has undergone a variety of treatments during his rehabilitation, including hyperbaric therapy, red-light therapy, peptide treatments and other recovery methods. However, with the Baja 1000 approaching, he determined there was not enough time to safely return to competition. Vild\u00f3sola's focus now turns toward returning to competition in 2027, with the SCORE Baja 250 expected to be his target for a comeback.","excerpt":"

Gustavo \u201cTavo\u201d Vild\u00f3sola Jr. will not compete in the 2026 SCORE Baja 1000 as he continues to recover from injuries …<\/p>","date":"September 24, 2026 11:33","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047702,"title":"baja 1000","slug":"baja-1000"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25048657,"title":"injury","slug":"injury"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25049987,"title":"Tavo","slug":"tavo"},{"id":25047638,"title":"trophy truck","slug":"trophy-truck"},{"id":25049989,"title":"Vild\u00f3sola","slug":"vildosola"},{"id":25049988,"title":"Vildolsola","slug":"vildolsola"}]},{"id":15851,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/07\/08\/ormhof-announces-class-of-2026\/","title":"ORMHOF Announces Class of 2026","content":"The Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (ORMHOF) has unveiled its Class of 2026, honoring a distinguished group of racers, innovators, builders, and industry leaders whose contributions have helped shape the sport of off-road motorsports.\r\n\r\nThe 2026 induction class includes Tom Allen (Industry), Dominic Clark (Influencer), Jessi Combs (Industry Pioneer), Kenny Freeman (Industry Pioneer), Jeff and Richard Geiser (Industry Pioneers), Ricky Johnson (Competition), and Jerry McDonald (Competition). The inductees were selected for their lasting impact on off-road racing through competition, innovation, leadership, media, and vehicle development.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nAmong the highlights, Ricky Johnson is recognized for his championship-winning motorcycle and off-road racing career, as well as his decades of work as a driving instructor and television commentator. The Geiser brothers are being honored for revolutionizing Trophy Truck chassis design, while the late Jessi Combs is celebrated for her groundbreaking accomplishments as a racer, fabricator, television personality, and advocate for the off-road community.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe Class of 2026 will be formally inducted during the ORMHOF Induction & Awards Gala at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on November 1st<\/sup>, 2026, where the off-road community will gather to celebrate the newest members joining the Hall of Fame's distinguished ranks.","excerpt":"

The Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (ORMHOF) has unveiled its Class of 2026, honoring a distinguished group of racers, innovators, …<\/p>","date":"July 8, 2026 17:14","categories":[{"id":25049633,"title":"Business","slug":"business"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25049934,"title":"dominic clark","slug":"dominic-clark"},{"id":25048546,"title":"geiser brothers","slug":"geiser-brothers"},{"id":25049931,"title":"jeff geiser","slug":"jeff-geiser"},{"id":25049933,"title":"Jerry mcdonald","slug":"jerry-mcdonald"},{"id":25049929,"title":"jessi combs","slug":"jessi-combs"},{"id":25049930,"title":"kenny freeman","slug":"kenny-freeman"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25049927,"title":"offroad motorsports hall of fame","slug":"offroad-motorsports-hall-of-fame"},{"id":25048053,"title":"ormhof","slug":"ormhof"},{"id":25049932,"title":"rick geiser","slug":"rick-geiser"},{"id":25049928,"title":"ricky johnson","slug":"ricky-johnson"},{"id":25049935,"title":"tom allen","slug":"tom-allen"}]},{"id":15663,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/06\/08\/luke-mcmillin-captures-first-score-baja-500-overall-victory\/","title":"Luke McMillin Captures First SCORE Baja 500 Overall Victory","content":"Luke McMillin finally added one of the biggest missing pieces to his desert racing r\u00e9sum\u00e9, capturing his first overall victory at the 58th SCORE Baja 500 in Ensenada and completing the prestigious SCORE Baja Triple Crown. The 33-year-old San Diego driver piloted his No. 83 McMillin Racing AWD Mason Ford Raptor to victory in the grueling 468.7-mile race, finishing in 9 hours, 10 minutes, and 54 seconds with an average speed of 51.05 mph. The win marks McMillin\u2019s second consecutive victory in the 2026 SCORE World Desert Championship season and his seventh career SCORE Trophy Truck triumph. Defending Baja 500 champion Alan Ampudia of Ensenada pushed McMillin to the finish, ending the race just one minute behind in his No. 1 Team Papas & Beer Mason Ford Raptor.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15666\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Cameron Steele brought home a win in the SCORE Trophy Truck 2-wheel drive division. Photo: Dave Arnold\/DirtSportsWorld[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn SCORE Trophy Truck 2WD, Cameron Steele and Dave Mason Jr. delivered a repeat victory for the Desert Assassins team, completing the course in 10:06:24 aboard their Geiser Ford F-150.Las Vegas racer Brendan Gaughan continued his dominance in Class 1, teaming with Tim Wilson to earn a third consecutive class victory. The pair completed the course in 10:32:53 in their HMS-Chevy. Gustavo Vildosola Sr. returned to the top of the SCORE Trophy Truck Legend podium alongside Ricky Johnson, while Trey Gibbs celebrated the first SCORE race victory of his career by winning the highly competitive Trophy Truck Spec class.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15665\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" The Slam Life Racing Honda Team captured another Baja victory winning overall in the two-wheel class at the SCORE Baja 500. Photo: Dave Arnold\/DirtSportsWorld[\/caption]\r\n\r\nPolaris RZR claimed three class victories during the event, with Branden Sims winning Pro UTV Open, Joe Bolton taking top honors in Pro UTV Naturally Aspirated, and Craig Scanlon securing the Pro Stock UTV victory. Tyler Lynn, Carter Klein, and Sam Pretscherer captured the overall motorcycle victory for the SLR Honda team aboard the 1x.","excerpt":"

Luke McMillin finally added one of the biggest missing pieces to his desert racing r\u00e9sum\u00e9, capturing his first overall victory …<\/p>","date":"June 8, 2026 08:51","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047701,"title":"baja","slug":"baja"},{"id":25047759,"title":"baja 500","slug":"baja-500"},{"id":25047737,"title":"branden sims","slug":"branden-sims"},{"id":25047673,"title":"cameron steele","slug":"cameron-steele"},{"id":25049904,"title":"Carter Klein","slug":"carter-klein"},{"id":25048092,"title":"dave mason jr","slug":"dave-mason-jr"},{"id":25049902,"title":"Desert Assassins","slug":"desert-assassins"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047768,"title":"ensenada","slug":"ensenada"},{"id":25047733,"title":"luke mcmillin","slug":"luke-mcmillin"},{"id":25049903,"title":"McMillin Racing","slug":"mcmillin-racing"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25049905,"title":"Sam Pretscherer","slug":"sam-pretscherer"},{"id":25047700,"title":"score","slug":"score"},{"id":25047699,"title":"score international","slug":"score-international"},{"id":25048666,"title":"slr racing","slug":"slr-racing"},{"id":25049695,"title":"Tyler Lynn","slug":"tyler-lynn"}]},{"id":15562,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/05\/22\/bf-goodrich-tires-ends-pit-support-program\/","title":"BF Goodrich Tires Ends Pit Support Program","content":"After more than 50 years, the BF Goodrich Pit Support Program has come to an end. According to BF Goodrich, the program is ending due to low participation. BF Goodrich also cites technology changes along with the rise in need for team-specific pit service as reasons for ending the program. The change will affect racers at the upcoming Baja 500.\r\n\r\nA statement released by company representatives read: \u201cTo teams that used pit support: We know this change might be tough to process. The decision wasn\u2019t an easy one to make. Five decades ago, reliable pit support was hard to come by, and BFGoodrich capably filled that void for race teams of all sizes and classes. Today, most teams have their own pit support, tailored to their drivers\u2019 exact needs. With that, participation in the BFGoodrich Pit Support Program has steadily dwindled.\u201d\r\n\r\nBF Goodrich has operated multiple pits, supporting Baja racers for the last five decades. Teams had access to tools, tires and other support logistics during the long races. BF Goodrich says they will continue to support the off-road community with interim pit support options, race tire development, on-site logistics and mapping.","excerpt":"

After more than 50 years, the BF Goodrich Pit Support Program has come to an end. According to BF Goodrich, …<\/p>","date":"May 22, 2026 08:36","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047701,"title":"baja","slug":"baja"},{"id":25049179,"title":"bf goodrich tires","slug":"bf-goodrich-tires"},{"id":25049885,"title":"BFG","slug":"bfg"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25047699,"title":"score international","slug":"score-international"}]},{"id":15390,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/04\/14\/paul-wheel-teams-up-with-rob-maccachren-for-remainder-of-score-season\/","title":"Paul Wheel Teams Up with Rob MacCachren for Remainder of SCORE Season","content":"Paul Wheel has inked a deal with desert racing veteran Rob MacCachren for the remainder of the 2026 SCORE Season.\r\n\r\nThe deal comes after Toby Price stepped away from the team amid a course altering controversy that left the team with a disqualification at the recent San Felipe 250. Price and his co-driver were accused of using rocks to alter and block the racecourse.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15392\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Rob Mac and Paul Wheel will race the number 11 for the remaining SCORE season. Photo: Paul Wheel[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\u201cPaul has built something very special here and I cannot wait to get behind the wheel of the Gen 2. I am grateful for this opportunity, and I am ready to go to work.\u201d According to SCORE International, the team will race under MacCachren\u2019s iconic number 11 using Wheel\u2019s Mason Motorsports All-Wheel Drive Trophy Truck. The team will begin getting ready for the SCORE Baja 500 in June.","excerpt":"

Paul Wheel has inked a deal with desert racing veteran Rob MacCachren for the remainder of the 2026 SCORE Season.…<\/p>","date":"April 14, 2026 22:32","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047701,"title":"baja","slug":"baja"},{"id":25047759,"title":"baja 500","slug":"baja-500"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25049866,"title":"Paul Wheel","slug":"paul-wheel"},{"id":25047947,"title":"rob maccachren","slug":"rob-maccachren"},{"id":25047700,"title":"score","slug":"score"},{"id":25047699,"title":"score international","slug":"score-international"}]},{"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\"]\"\" 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\"]\"\" 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":"

The 2026 Mint 400 once again lived up to its reputation as one of the toughest and most unpredictable off-road …<\/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"}]}]{ "version": "https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1", "user_comment": "This feed allows you to read the posts from this site in any feed reader that supports the JSON Feed format. To add this feed to your reader, copy the following URL -- https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/off-road-racing/feed/json/ -- and add it your reader.", "next_url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/off-road-racing/feed/json/?paged=2", "home_page_url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/off-road-racing/", "feed_url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/off-road-racing/feed/json/", "language": "en-US", "title": "off-road racing Archives - DirtSportsWorld", "description": "The Voice of Off-Road Motorsports", "icon": "https://i0.wp.com/dirtsportsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-DSW-Web-Icon.png?fit=59%2C59&ssl=1", "items": [ { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=16680", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/11/06/baja-lite-race-trucks-set-to-make-a-comeback-in-desert-racing/", "title": "Baja Lite Race Trucks Set to Make a Comeback in Desert Racing", "content_html": "

Baja Lite race trucks are making a return to desert racing, bringing back a style of competition designed to give …

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\n", "content_text": "Baja Lite race trucks are making a return to desert racing, bringing back a style of competition designed to give …The post Baja Lite Race Trucks Set to Make a Comeback in Desert Racing appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2026-11-06T09:45:46-08:00", "date_modified": "2026-11-06T09:45:46-08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "AORC", "Baja Lite", "Desert Race Experience", "Desert Racing", "off-road racing", "pistol pete", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=16654", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/11/02/dirt-city-motorplex-steps-away-from-champ-off-road-as-facility-future-remains-uncertain/", "title": "Dirt City Motorplex Steps Away From Champ Off-Road as Facility Future Remains Uncertain", "content_html": "

Dirt City Motorplex in Lena, Wisconsin will not be part of the 2027 Champ Off-Road schedule as the future of …

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\n", "content_text": "Dirt City Motorplex in Lena, Wisconsin will not be part of the 2027 Champ Off-Road schedule as the future of …The post Dirt City Motorplex Steps Away From Champ Off-Road as Facility Future Remains Uncertain appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2026-11-02T16:46:57-08:00", "date_modified": "2026-11-02T16:46:57-08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "champ off road", "dirt city", "lena", "off-road racing", "Short Course", "Sportsman Mayhem", "wisconsin", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=16607", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/10/31/polaris-turns-up-the-boost-with-400-hp-rzr-pro-r-factory-race-machine/", "title": "Polaris Turns Up the Boost With 400-HP RZR Pro R Factory Race Machine", "content_html": "

Polaris is turning up the heat in the UTV racing war with the introduction of the all-new RZR Pro R …

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\n", "content_text": "Polaris is turning up the heat in the UTV racing war with the introduction of the all-new RZR Pro R …The post Polaris Turns Up the Boost With 400-HP RZR Pro R Factory Race Machine appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2026-10-31T12:34:31-07:00", "date_modified": "2026-10-31T12:34:31-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "desert racing", "off-road racing", "polaris", "RZR Pro R Factory Boost", "Side-by-Side", "sxs", "UTV", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=16527", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/10/20/conner-mcmullen-dominates-laughlin-desert-classic/", "title": "McMullen Dominates Laughlin Desert Classic Finale", "content_html": "

Conner McMullen closed out the 2026 American Off-Road Racing Championship season in dominant fashion, scoring a pair of victories at …

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\n", "content_text": "Conner McMullen closed out the 2026 American Off-Road Racing Championship season in dominant fashion, scoring a pair of victories at …The post McMullen Dominates Laughlin Desert Classic Finale appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2026-10-20T22:34:45-07:00", "date_modified": "2026-10-20T22:34:45-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "AORC", "Best In the Desert", "bitd", "connor mcmullen", "Desert Racing", "laughlin desert classic", "off-road racing", "season finale", "tracy graf", "Unlimted off Road", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=16364", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/09/24/tavo-vildolsola-out-for-baja-1000/", "title": "Tavo Vild\u00f3sola Out of Baja 1000 as Injury Recovery Continues", "content_html": "

Gustavo \u201cTavo\u201d Vild\u00f3sola Jr. will not compete in the 2026 SCORE Baja 1000 as he continues to recover from injuries …

The post Tavo Vild\u00f3sola Out of Baja 1000 as Injury Recovery Continues appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.

\n", "content_text": "Gustavo \u201cTavo\u201d Vild\u00f3sola Jr. will not compete in the 2026 SCORE Baja 1000 as he continues to recover from injuries …The post Tavo Vild\u00f3sola Out of Baja 1000 as Injury Recovery Continues appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2026-09-24T11:33:54-07:00", "date_modified": "2026-09-24T11:35:48-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "baja 1000", "Desert Racing", "injury", "off-road racing", "Tavo", "trophy truck", "Vild\u00f3sola", "Vildolsola", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=15851", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/07/08/ormhof-announces-class-of-2026/", "title": "ORMHOF Announces Class of 2026", "content_html": "

The Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (ORMHOF) has unveiled its Class of 2026, honoring a distinguished group of racers, innovators, …

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\n", "content_text": "The Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (ORMHOF) has unveiled its Class of 2026, honoring a distinguished group of racers, innovators, …The post ORMHOF Announces Class of 2026 appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2026-07-08T17:14:21-07:00", "date_modified": "2026-07-08T17:14:21-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "desert racing", "dominic clark", "geiser brothers", "jeff geiser", "Jerry mcdonald", "jessi combs", "kenny freeman", "off-road racing", "offroad motorsports hall of fame", "ormhof", "rick geiser", "ricky johnson", "tom allen", "Business", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=15663", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/06/08/luke-mcmillin-captures-first-score-baja-500-overall-victory/", "title": "Luke McMillin Captures First SCORE Baja 500 Overall Victory", "content_html": "

Luke McMillin finally added one of the biggest missing pieces to his desert racing r\u00e9sum\u00e9, capturing his first overall victory …

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\n", "content_text": "Luke McMillin finally added one of the biggest missing pieces to his desert racing r\u00e9sum\u00e9, capturing his first overall victory …The post Luke McMillin Captures First SCORE Baja 500 Overall Victory appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2026-06-08T08:51:40-07:00", "date_modified": "2026-06-08T08:51:40-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "baja", "baja 500", "branden sims", "cameron steele", "Carter Klein", "dave mason jr", "Desert Assassins", "Desert Racing", "ensenada", "luke mcmillin", "McMillin Racing", "off-road racing", "Sam Pretscherer", "score", "score international", "slr racing", "Tyler Lynn", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=15562", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/05/22/bf-goodrich-tires-ends-pit-support-program/", "title": "BF Goodrich Tires Ends Pit Support Program", "content_html": "

After more than 50 years, the BF Goodrich Pit Support Program has come to an end. According to BF Goodrich, …

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\n", "content_text": "After more than 50 years, the BF Goodrich Pit Support Program has come to an end. According to BF Goodrich, …The post BF Goodrich Tires Ends Pit Support Program appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2026-05-22T08:36:05-07:00", "date_modified": "2026-05-22T08:36:05-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "baja", "bf goodrich tires", "BFG", "Desert Racing", "off-road racing", "score international", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=15390", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/04/14/paul-wheel-teams-up-with-rob-maccachren-for-remainder-of-score-season/", "title": "Paul Wheel Teams Up with Rob MacCachren for Remainder of SCORE Season", "content_html": "

Paul Wheel has inked a deal with desert racing veteran Rob MacCachren for the remainder of the 2026 SCORE Season.…

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\n", "content_text": "Paul Wheel has inked a deal with desert racing veteran Rob MacCachren for the remainder of the 2026 SCORE Season.…The post Paul Wheel Teams Up with Rob MacCachren for Remainder of SCORE Season appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2026-04-14T22:32:51-07:00", "date_modified": "2026-04-14T22:32:51-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "baja", "baja 500", "Desert Racing", "off-road racing", "Paul Wheel", "rob maccachren", "score", "score international", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=15200", "url": "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_html": "

The 2026 Mint 400 once again lived up to its reputation as one of the toughest and most unpredictable off-road …

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\n", "content_text": "The 2026 Mint 400 once again lived up to its reputation as one of the toughest and most unpredictable off-road …The post Kyle Jergensen Scores Upset Victory in Spec Truck at Mint 400 appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2026-03-10T06:42:05-07:00", "date_modified": "2026-03-10T06:42:05-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "adam householder", "brock heger", "Ciaran Naran", "Desert Racing", "kyle jergensen", "las vegas", "Lyndon Snodgrass", "mint 400", "off-road racing", "polaris", "spec truck", "trophy truck", "unlimited truck", "UTV", "News" ] } ] }