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The Mint 400
July 17, 2026 · 4 min read
The Aquarius Casino Resort Named Official Host Hotel of The 2026 Laughlin Desert Classic
Unlimited Off-Road Racing and Best In The Desert announced that Aquarius Casino Resort, located at 1900 S. Casino Drive, will serve as the Official Host Hotel of the 2026 Laughlin Desert Classic, taking place Thursday, Oct. 15 through Monday, Oct. 19. As one of the most historic races in American off-road racing, the Laughlin Desert Classic continues its resurgence as a cornerstone event of the American Off-Road Racing Championship.
The Mint 400
July 9, 2026 · 1 min read
BILSTEIN Continues Support of American Off-Road Racing Championship with $48,000 UTV Contingency Program
BILSTEIN is proud to support racers competing in the 2026 American Off-Road Racing Championship (AORC) with a total of $48,000 in contingency payouts across four premier desert racing events this season. With three rounds already completed, racers still have two…
The Mint 400
July 6, 2026 · 4 min read
The FORD RAPTOR T1+ makes its North American debut at the 30th Anniversary Casey Folks Vegas to Reno — “The Other Way" — presented by Camburg / Magnaflow
In a historic first for American off-road racing, Ford Racing will campaign the revolutionary Ford Raptor T1+ at the 2026 Casey Folks Vegas to Reno, piloted by Mitch Guthrie Jr. and co-driven by Kellon Walch. Built by Ford Racing and…
The Mint 400
June 30, 2026 · 3 min read
4WP Named Official Off-Road Garage Shop of Vegas to Reno “The Other Way”
With a flagship location in Reno, 4WP / Off-Road Warehouse is a premier destination for off-road racers and enthusiasts seeking quality parts, accessories, upgrades, and expert service. Conveniently located in the heart of Northern Nevada’s off-road community, the store offers a comprehensive selection of products from the industry's leading brands.
The Mint 400
June 30, 2026 · 1 min read
Introducing Bilstein In-House Shock Service Program
BILSTEIN Shock Absorbers Aftermarket Division is proud to announce the launch of its new in-house shock service and tuning program, created to provide customers with factory-level support directly from the source. Developed in response to customer demand, the new service gives drivers and off-road enthusiasts access to professionally trained BILSTEIN technicians.
The Mint 400
May 29, 2026 · 2 min read
Ducati North America Expands Race Rewards Contingency Program for the 30th Anniversary Vegas to Reno — “The Other Way,” Presented by Camburg / MagnaFlow
Ducati North America Expands Race Rewards Contingency Program for the 30th Anniversary Casey Folks Vegas to Reno — “The Other Way,” Presented by Camburg / MagnaFlow
The Mint 400
May 26, 2026 · 2 min read
Hero Racing & Ducati Lead Inaugural AORC Championship
Hero Off-Road Racing, a team supported by Malcolm Smith Motorsports, continues to set the pace in U.S. desert racing, capturing a commanding victory at the recent Best In The Desert Silver State 300 and building momentum toward the upcoming Best In The Desert “Vegas to Reno” race in August.
The Mint 400
May 7, 2026 · 1 min read
Simple Tire joins the American Off-Road Racing Championship as “The Official Tire Retailer.”
American Off-Road Racing Championship Series officials are pleased to welcome Simple Tire as the new “Official Tire Retailer.” As part of Simple Tires’s full-season sponsorship of the AORC series, Simple Tire will be on hand at key events and will also support racers, race teams, and fans via online retail.
BITD
April 28, 2026 · 3 min read
J Resort Named Official Host Hotel of Vegas to Reno “The Other Way”
J Resort Named Official Host Hotel of Vegas to Reno “The Other Way”Reno Off-Road Festival, race registration and tech inspection to take place surrounding J Resort
BITD
April 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Max and Robby Gordon Earn Second AORC Win of 2026 at Silver State 300
For the second time this season, the father-son team of Robby and Max Gordon stood on top of the overall podium in an American Off-Road Racing Championship Unlimited Race at the conclusion of Saturday’s Silver State 300. After Max bested…
BITD
April 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Kyle Chaney Wins 2026 Silver State 300 Limited Race
53 seconds over a five-hour race. That’s all that separated the overall podium of the 2026 Silver State 300 Limited Race on time as they crossed the line. And on a hard-fought Friday afternoon where passing opportunities were at a…
BITD
April 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Ciaran Naran, Lyndon Snodgrass Earn Second Straight AORC Motorcycle Win at Silver State 300
Ciaran Naran and Lyndon Snodgrass posted another dominant performance in American Off-Road Racing Championship action on Friday morning, earning their second straight race win in the Silver State 300 Motorcycle Race. Unlike last month’s BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400, where they…