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Nic Whetstone Breaks Four-Minute Barrier, Tops 2024 BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400 Qualifying

Chris Leone — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:48:16 +0000

Rubik Racing’s Nic Whetstone surprised the Unlimited classes in Friday’s qualifying session for the 2024 BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400 by posting the top time in a 2WD Unlimited Truck, besting more than 60 teams that laid down lap times in front of the fans in Primm. Besides being the only driver to break the four-minute barrier, Whetstone’s 3:57.240 was more than eight seconds clear of Parker 400...

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KC Returns to 2024 BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400 as Supporting Sponsor

Chris Leone — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 23:31:30 +0000

One of the off-road’s most legendary brands is back with the BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400 in 2024, as KC will once again serve as a supporting sponsor of the Great American Off-Road Race. KC products and rad vehicles will be on display at the Mint 400 Off-Road Festival on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas on Thursday, March 7.

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Multiple Wins and Podiums for Monster Energy Athletes at Baja 500

Press Releases — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:16:03 +0000

Monster Energy’s team of talented off-road racers came out of last week’s 55th Baja 500 with multiple strong performances under their belt. Led by two UTV class victories for Phil Blurton and Sara Price and an overall top five finish for Ryan Millen, many Monster-backed drivers will be in position to chase after championships in the second half of the 2023 season. The fastest overall time in the...

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Monster Energy is Coming to the 2023 BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400!

Chris Leone — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 23:00:33 +0000

Mint 400 officials are pleased to welcome Monster Energy as a sponsor of the 2023 BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400, returning to Las Vegas on March 8-12, 2023. Monster will have a major presence throughout the event, including the Mint 400 Off-Road Festival on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas and at the start/finish line in Primm. In addition, many of Monster’s top racers will be among the more than...

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King Shocks Dominates King of the Hammers Desert Challenge with Multiple Class Wins, Podium Sweeps

Chris Leone — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:00:27 +0000

Few brands can lay claim to being as dominant at King of the Hammers as King Shocks, and the 2023 event is poised to be one of the brand’s most impressive performances yet. King-equipped racers dominated the Desert Challenge over the weekend, winning all three classes in the Unlimited race, sweeping the podium in both the T1 and T2 truck classes, taking the overall victories in both the Limited...

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Team Monster Energy Claims Multiple Podiums, Class Championships at 2022 SCORE Baja 1000

Chris Leone — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 16:38:33 +0000

The 55th SCORE Baja 1000 sent hundreds of the world’s top off-road racers into the Baja California desert for 828.25 miles of intense action and any challenges the terrain could throw at them. But when all was said and done, an elite fleet of Monster Energy athletes, led by names like Mark Samuels, Phil Blurton, Jorge Sampietro, and Matt Burroughs, had what it took to bring home wins, podiums...

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Pre-Running the 2023 Baja 1000 with Monster Energy’s Herbst Motorsports

Matt Martelli — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:31:47 +0000

Go with Terrible Herbst Motorsports as they prepare for the 2022 Baja 1000. Third-generation off-road racers Pierce, Riley, EJ, and Thor Herst now take over their family’s legacy. Watch as they prepare to take on the legendary Baja 1000 with guidance from their fathers Tim, Troy, and Ed Herbst.

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Podiums for Monster Energy Athletes Rodrigo Ampudia, Jorge Sampietro at SCORE Baja 400

Chris Leone — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 15:10:10 +0000

Monster Energy’s team of off-road superstars continued their quest for the 2022 SCORE World Desert Championship on Saturday, taking on the 3rd SCORE Baja 400 with full force. When all was said and done, Monster-backed racers took two podiums and five top-five finishes across the Trophy Truck, Trophy Truck Spec, and Pro UTV Forced Induction divisions, as well as two of the top seven overall...

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Monster Energy Athletes Score Class Wins, Podiums in SCORE Season-Opening San Felipe 250

Chris Leone — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:29:56 +0000

The 2022 SCORE World Desert Championship kicked off on Saturday with the 35th SCORE San Felipe 250, and as always, Monster Energy racers were among the biggest winners of the weekend. The trophy haul was led by former Baja 1000 winner Justin Lambert, who scored the hotly contested Pro UTV Forced Induction class victory, while multiple top Monster-backed racers kicked off their chase for the SCORE...

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2022 SCORE San Felipe 250: Race Preview

Chris Leone — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:48:26 +0000

For the first time in 2022, more than 250 car, truck, motorcycle, quad, and UTV entries will take to the sand for SCORE World Desert Championship action in this weekend’s King Shocks SCORE San Felipe 250. The 277-mile loop race will see top car and truck competitors take on qualifying on Thursday, with tech and contingency on Friday for all entries. Saturday will see a 6AM PT start time for...

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Monster Energy Athletes Go Big at 2021 SCORE Baja 400

Chris Leone — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 19:12:38 +0000

The 2nd Annual SCORE Baja 400, the third of four rounds in the 2021 SCORE World Desert Championship, has a special level of importance in the season. Not only is it a points-paying round, it’s also the event that sets the starting lineup for the season-ending Baja 1000 in November. Monster Energy athletes were up to the task in the penultimate round of the season, bringing home some big finishes...

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Best in the Desert Vegas to Reno: Race Preview

Chris Leone — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:54:40 +0000

One of the premier desert racing events in North America goes green on Friday, as the sport’s biggest names take on Vegas to Reno, the crown jewel event of the 2021 Best in the Desert schedule. With a robust entry list that includes dozens of Trick Trucks and hundreds of UTVs across the Pro classes, not to mention the usual assortment of motorcycles, quadss, and additional four-wheel vehicles...

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