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Boston-based Chris Leone served as the media director for Red Bull Global Rallycross from 2014-18. He currently produces media content for a number of outlets including UTVUnderground.com. For more information on Chris, visit christopher-leone.com.

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36th Annual SCORE San Felipe 250: Race Preview

Chris Leone - March 31, 2023

The 2023 SCORE World Desert Championship kicks off on Saturday with a return to San Felipe for the 36th Annual King Shocks SCORE San...

POLARIS UNLEASHES RZR PRO R FACTORY, INDUSTRY’S FIRST PURPOSE-BUILT, RACE-READY...

Chris Leone - March 20, 2023

The Evolution of its Class-Leading RZR Pro R, All-New Polaris-Engineered Race UTV Features Race-Tuned Power, Desert-Proven Strength & Unmatched Control MINNEAPOLIS, MN (March 15, 2023) – Polaris Off...

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2023 BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400 a Massive Record Breaking Success!

Chris Leone - March 15, 2023

Eric Hardin, Joe Terrana overcome deep fields for overall wins; nearly 500 entries on hand! The 2023 edition of the BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400 lived...

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Youth Races at 2023 BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400 Showcase Off-Road’s Rising...

Chris Leone - March 12, 2023

George Llamosas held off a hard-fought challenge from Mason Cotter to take the Youth 1000 race win in Saturday’s BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400 Youth...

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Eric Hardin Bests Stacked Field to Win 2023 BFGoodrich Tires Mint...

Chris Leone - March 11, 2023

In one of the most exciting and unpredictable BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400s in recent memory, Eric Hardin bested a field of nearly two dozen...

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Dalton Shirey Wins Third BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400 Motorcycle Race in...

Chris Leone - March 11, 2023

Add a win in the 2023 BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400 Motorcycle Race to Dalton Shirey’s ever-growing list of career accomplishments. Shirey’s third Mint 400...

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Joe Terrana Scores Signature Win in O’Reilly Auto Parts Limited Race...

Chris Leone - March 10, 2023

22-year-old Joe Terrana has been making a name for himself as one of UTV racing’s top up and coming talents over the past few...

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Justin Lofton Posts Top Time in Unlimited Qualifying for 2023 BFGoodrich...

Chris Leone - March 10, 2023

Just like he did last year, Justin Lofton bested a deep field of Unlimited Truck racers on Friday afternoon in Unlimited Qualifying for the...

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BFGoodrich Tires Celebrates Strong Legacy as Title Sponsor of Mint 400

Chris Leone - March 10, 2023

2023 marks the eighth consecutive year that BFGoodrich Tires has served as a headlining partner of the BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400, and the sixth...

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2023 BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400 Off-Road Festival Takes Over Fremont Street

Chris Leone - March 9, 2023

Few sights on BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400 race weekend are as iconic as the Off-Road Festival, an event where dozens of the off-road world’s...

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Who's your pick to win this weekend's @scoreintern

Who's your pick to win this weekend's @scoreinternational #SanFelipe250? Find out which big names are racing and learn more about Saturday's season opener at #UTVUnderground.com!

Just days until the @polarisfactoryracing @polaris

Just days until the @polarisfactoryracing @polarisrzr Pro R Factory makes its race debut at the #SanFelipe250! From the 225HP ProStar Fury 2.0L engine to an FIA T4-compliant chassis, it's the next evolution of global UTV racing. Learn more at #UTVUnderground.com! #PolarisRZR

ICYMI: the all-new @polarisfactoryracing team make

ICYMI: the all-new @polarisfactoryracing team makes its race debut in next weekend's #SanFelipe250! Learn more about who's involved with one of the most exciting new efforts in desert racing at #UTVUnderground.com! #PolarisFactoryRacing @polarisrzr

We'd like to say a special thanks to @pciraceradio

We'd like to say a special thanks to @pciraceradios and @pciscott for their support of @themint400 this year! The Weatherman feed has always been a staple of off-road racing and helps keep all of our racers safe. Thank you Scott and PCI for all of your hard work over the years!

The Martelli Brothers announced today that they ha

We have to say a HUGE thank you to @site_solar for

We have to say a HUGE thank you to @site_solar for keeping us lit up with reliable LED lighting at @themint400 for four years running now! Be sure to check them out for all of your portable lighting needs!

Yep, Mona Lisa is up for sale! One of the most dom

Yep, Mona Lisa is up for sale! One of the most dominate desert racing UTV's ever built. A podium and finishing rate second to none in desert racing. Built by Lonestar with countless upgrades. Title in hand.

- Full tubular Lonestar Polaris RZR Turbo S Chassis
- ECU tuned by Polaris RZR engineers
- Transmission and Diff done by Cross and Queen
- Trans and Clutches upgraded to Pro XP
- HCR Arms w/ ZRP Radius Rods
- Custom Trophy Truck Style Tie Rods
- Billet Steering Rack, Billet Hubs, Billet Knuckles, & ZRP Alternator
- Custom Walker Shocks
- Custom 37 Gallon Cell w/ Dry Break
- AIM dash and data logging
- 2 InduraPower Intelligent Batteries
- Impact Seats and Cam Lock Harnesses
- 33" General Tires w/ new Vision 351BL Wheels
- Rigid Lighting package w/ new 40" bar
- RCV Axles
- No expense spared. Too much to list.
- Massive spare parts package.
- Legal for Turbo & Unlimited.

$70,000 and would potentially consider partial trades of race trailer, Kawasaki KRX UTV, Kawasaki Stand-Up JetSki, and Kawasaki 250X/450X Dirt Bikes. DM @jimbeaver15 for more info.

The 2023 @bfgoodrichtires @themint400 was a MASSIV

The 2023 @bfgoodrichtires @themint400 was a MASSIVE success, with increased entries, record midway and spectator ticket sales, increased merch sales, and massive live stream viewership and digital engagement!⁠
Read more at TheMint400.com! #Mint400

After a crash in qualifying, @fxconstruction's Unl

After a crash in qualifying, @fxconstruction's Unlimited Truck SPEC entry didn't look much like a truck anymore. But he didn't need body panels to take second in class at the @bfgoodrichtires @themint400 last night!⁠
Get the full results here: themint400.com/live #Mint400

You may be cool, but are you "rode a motorcycle at

You may be cool, but are you "rode a motorcycle at the @bfgoodrichtires @themint400" cool? Here are some more of our favorite shots from yesterday's action!⁠
Check out the race results: themint400.com/live

HUGE congrats to all of the future stars of off-ro

HUGE congrats to all of the future stars of off-road racing that made the @bfgoodrichtires @themint400 Youth Races such a blast. We bet we'll see a lot of you on top of the box in the big race soon enough!⁠
Full recap and class podiums are at TheMint400.com! #Mint400

The banger shots from yesterday's @bfgoodrichtires

The banger shots from yesterday's @bfgoodrichtires @themint400 Unlimited Race are still coming in. Who else digs a little sunset with their racing?⁠
TheMint400.com/live has you covered with all of yesterday's race results!

In one of the most exciting and unpredictable @BFG

In one of the most exciting and unpredictable @BFGoodrichTires @TheMint400 races in recent memory, @Eric_Hardin79 bested a field of nearly two dozen Unlimited Trucks and more than 80 Unlimited class entries overall to take his first career victory in the legendary event. Perhaps more than any other #Mint400 in recent memory, this year’s edition of the Great American Off-Road Race was a battle of attrition!⁠
Get race results from all of this weekend's events: themint400.com/live

The 2023 @bfgoodrichtires @themint400 wasn't just

The 2023 @bfgoodrichtires @themint400 wasn't just one for the record books—it was the kind of #Mint400 they tell stories about for years to come. @eric_hardin79 slayed the giants from 12th on the Unlimited Truck grid to win his first Great American Off-Road Race!⁠
Read the recap and get the results at themint400.com!

Here's your unofficial top 10 from today's @bfgood

Here's your unofficial top 10 from today's @bfgoodrichtires @themint400 Unlimited Race! It's an even split between the Unlimited Truck and Unlimited Truck Spec racers—one that came after an incredible battle of attrition all day long.⁠
Head to themint400.com/live for full results, tracking on the racers who are still finishing, and to rewatch today's live stream!

For the third time in four years, @dalton_shirey46

For the third time in four years, @dalton_shirey46 is your Motorcycle Race champion at the @bfgoodrichtires @themint400. Just like last year, it was a dominant ride, with #P1 out on top by more than 26 minutes at race's end!⁠
Read the race recap at TheMint400.com and get results at TheMint400.com/live!

Race: finished.⁠ Truck: intact.⁠ Champagne: sp

Race: finished.⁠
Truck: intact.⁠
Champagne: sprayed.⁠
Eric Hardin is your unofficial 2023 @bfgoodrichtires #Mint400 CHAMPION!

Champagne in 10 here at the @bfgoodrichtires @them

Champagne in 10 here at the @bfgoodrichtires @themint400 podium! If you're here in Primm, get over here and celebrate with us and @eric_hardin79!

The first Unlimited Truck is across the finish lin

The first Unlimited Truck is across the finish line at the @bfgoodrichtires #Mint400, and it's @eric_hardin79! Tune into themint400.com/live as the front-runners continue to roll in and see who settles onto the podium!

The 2023 @bfgoodrichtires @themint400 Motorcycle R

The 2023 @bfgoodrichtires @themint400 Motorcycle Race is quickly approaching its finish with @dalton_shirey46 up front! Follow live timing and tracking at themint400.com/live as the race winds down. Here are some of our favorite shots from the action so far!

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