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Wes Miller Race Recap: The Mint 400

Wes Miller drives the DWT Bombsquad RZR at the Mint 400

This year’s Mint 400 was the first race for the DWT Bomb Squad RZR. We were wide open to get the car done in time for the race. We did a shakedown on the Wednesday before in Barstow. The RZR felt great. This is hands down the best UTV that I have ever driven. We… Continue Reading Wes Miller Race Recap: The Mint 400

After Action Report- Proving Grounds Racing at the Mint 400

Proving Ground Racing waits to start the Mint400

Proving Grounds Racing The Mint400, also known as the Great American Race, has been a part of Proving Grounds Racing for the past few years. The Mint 400 has held the title of the toughest, most spectacular off-road desert race in North America since 1968 when it was first run. Taking on the Ultra4 series… Continue Reading After Action Report- Proving Grounds Racing at the Mint 400

Race for the Wounded at the Mint 400

Race for the Wounded at the Mint 400

Well we are back from the Mint 400 and I am very happy to say that our wounded veterans Mike Wilson and Justin Gulde had a great time as the Co-Drivers of the Scott Racing Trophy Truck!! The day started with the alternator going out as we were moving to the start line. The Crew… Continue Reading Race for the Wounded at the Mint 400

Mitch Guthrie JR Battles, Glitches At The MINT 400. 

As a MINT 400 rookie everything was new to me. It was my first time racing it so I knew that just like every race it was going to be a learning experience. Friday we went through tech and contingency which was absolutely crazy! Going to this really gives you an idea of how big… Continue Reading Mitch Guthrie JR Battles, Glitches At The MINT 400. 

Jeremiah Staggs MINT 400 Race Recap

Jeremiah Staggs in his Yamaha YXZ at the Mint 400

Sunday before The MINT 400 we would make our way out to Barstow to do some shock tuning. Getting the car dialed in makes a huge difference. It was a night and day difference over what we had at the last race. Thursday morning we would hit the 15 north towards Las Vegas for the… Continue Reading Jeremiah Staggs MINT 400 Race Recap

350 RACE VEHICLES ROLL DOWN FREMONT STREET FOR THE MINT 400

350 of the top off road race teams in the world descended on downtown Las Vegas earlier today, pushing their vehicles through Tech & Contingency in the calm before the storm that is Saturday’s 49th Annual Mint 400. Thousands of fans and tourists lined the streets to help celebrate this legendary race and connect with… Continue Reading 350 RACE VEHICLES ROLL DOWN FREMONT STREET FOR THE MINT 400

Mint 400 – FANS MEET RACERS AND PIT CREWS FACE OFF

FANS MEET RACERS The first event today on Fremont Street for the 2016 Mint 400 was the Rugged Radios Meet & Greet, where fans could get up close and personal to the drivers to get autographs and have their photo taken with their favorite driver. Tracy Graf, Justin Lofton, Jason Coleman, and Cole Potts were… Continue Reading Mint 400 – FANS MEET RACERS AND PIT CREWS FACE OFF

MINT 400 KICKS OFF W/PARADE DOWN VEGAS STRIP

The 2016 Polaris RZR Mint 400 presented by BFGoodrich Tires kicked off earlier today with tens of thousands of horsepower echoing off the iconic hotels and casinos on the Las Vegas Strip. Led by 2016 Mint 400 Grand Marshall Rod Hall in his legendary ‘69 Ford Bronco built by Bill Stroppe, racers in 100 vehicles… Continue Reading MINT 400 KICKS OFF W/PARADE DOWN VEGAS STRIP

JADE WERLINE CROWNED 2016 MISS MINT

26-year-old Jade Werline, who grew up “racing motocross, shooting guns and stealing my brother’s clothes,” was named Miss Mint 2016 earlier tonight at the conclusion of the annual contest.  Werline, an Oregon native now living in Newport Beach, was crowned by 2015 Miss Mint winner Amy Scott. Werline will receive a $5,000 cash prize, a… Continue Reading JADE WERLINE CROWNED 2016 MISS MINT

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