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T1 Toyo Tire Desert Invitational – Tearing it Up at KOH 2019
I’ve been around off-roading many years. I’ve been around high horsepower many years. I’ve had the opportunity to chase the Baja 1000 a couple of times, even for a Trophy Truck. Every… single… time I’m around these trucks they just make me smile. Something about the horsepower… or the... Read more
Off-Road Rumbling of Thunder
A WHOLE NEW SOUND IN THE OFF-ROAD WORLD The over-paid, seldom-right weather man spoke with such animation and excitement that you couldn’t help but get taken in by his rambling analysis of the on-coming weather pattern (from outer space). But he had me from hello when he mentioned the... Read more
[pics & video] The Gladiator of Johnson Valley – The Jeep Truck after KOH
  So what happens when you take a brand new, not even released to the public vehicle, spend 10 days (yes, 10) prepping it for arguably the most difficult off-road race in the country, then throw in a couple of the best drivers in their fields to pilot this... Read more
Snakebite! Desert Mojave Green Can Ruin Your Day
DON’T SUCK OUT THE POISON; HERE’S WHAT TO DO While going off road, especially in the southwestern part of the United States, people often wonder about snakes, rattlesnakes in particular. Several rattlesnake species inhabit the United States, with the Diamondback and Mojave Green rather prevalent in the southwest (and... Read more
Caution!  Not Being Prepared in the Backcountry May Mean Disaster
WHAT TO BRING on MODERNJEEPER and BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURES – LIKE the RUBICON TRAIL Showing up on a serious back country jeeping or overlanding trip without the “right stuff” can mean disaster, if not at least an uncomfortable trip.  I get asked a lot about the famous Rubicon Trail and... Read more
TDS Desert Safari Rocks and Rolls it for the 57th Time
SUPPORTING LAND USE FOR A LIFETIME Mach 1-3, 2019, the Tierra Del Sol 4Wheel Drive Club of San Diego will bring it again with the 57th Annual Desert Safari, and it looks to be a great event!  Not only that, this club really jumps in the game to support... Read more
Jason Scherer Makes History as the First Back to Back King!
RESULTS STORY Nitto King of the Hammers Powered by Optima Batteries Jason Scherer Makes History As The First Back To Back King. February 10, 2019 (Hammertown, CA)- They say that nice guys finish last, but Jason Scherer flew in the face of that cliché by making history as the... Read more
Toyo Tires Desert Invitational Presented by Monster Energy
RESULTS STORY Toyo Tires Desert Invitational Presented by Monster Energy Third Generation Racer Luke McMillin Makes His First Win A Memorable One February 8, 2019 (Johnson Valley, CA) – The best desert racers in the world converged at Johnson Valley OHV Area for the invitation-only Toyo Tires Desert Invitational... Read more
Do You Believe in Off Pavement Patriotism?
WE BELIEVE PATRIOTISM LIVES IN OUR OFF-ROAD WORLD! By Del & Stacie Albright We have finally learned the secret to why backcountry motorsports enthusiasts love the sport so much . We can now wrap our arms around the magic that keeps us all working on our machines and hitting... Read more
King of the Hammers 4WP Every Man Challenge — Results!
CASEY GILBERT HOLDS OFF BRAD LOVELL FOR HIS FIRST EMC VICTORY February 7, 2019 (Johnson Valley, CA) – There are three distinct classes in the 4WP Every Man Challenge (EMC), but only one racer can cross the finish line first, regardless of whether they are in the Yukon Gear... Read more