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Joshua Martelli is the co-owner and COO of Mad Media and UTVUnderground.com and is a San Diego based off-road enthusiast. He has been in love with off-road racing since pitting for McMillin Racing in the early 1990’s. He became a partner at UTVUnderground LLC in 2012, and has worked alongside Joey DiGiovanni and UTVUnderground CEO Matt Martelli to promote and grow the sport of UTV riding. From Baja to Glamis to Moab – Joshua and the entire UTVUG team remain committed to going anywhere UTVs are being enjoyed. Our goal is to document, share and grow our culture and sport and bring that content to UTVUnderground.com for readers to enjoy.

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The Best Snatch Block Money Can Buy!

Joshua Martelli - January 31, 2023

https://youtu.be/SqdrfgnVw7s Link to Product: Recovery Snatch Block If you’ve been following along on our series of Rhino USA product reviews then you know they are the...

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The Best Tow Straps on Earth!!

Joshua Martelli - November 14, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuDvBdPxOaE Product Link: 3" Ultimate Recovery Tow Strap When Rhino USA decided to expand their product line beyond making the best ratchet straps and tie downs...

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2022 Coleman UT400 Ultimate Shakedown

Joshua Martelli - November 9, 2022

Today we’re going to shake down this brand-new 2022 Coleman UT400 UTV. That’s right - Coleman - the company known for its massive line...

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The Best Boat Winch Strap Money Can Buy!!

Joshua Martelli - September 23, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5bPc1rgT2w Link to Product: 2" x 20' Boat Winch Strap w/ Hook When the men and women at Rhino USA sit down and decide what to...

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The Best Roof Top Cargo Bag!!

Joshua Martelli - September 19, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-kZJssFaUI Link to Product: Roof Top Cargo Bag Rhino USA has been the undisputed leader in ratchet and tie down straps as well as other tire...

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The Best Heavy Duty Lasso Straps On the Planet!!

Joshua Martelli - August 23, 2022

https://youtu.be/v0xQMjuVRoY Link to Product: Car Tie-Down Lasso Straps (4-Pack) Rhino USA built their company on one simple premise; manufacture the best vehicle transportation, recovery, and accessory...

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The Top Rated Recovery Tree Saver Straps on the Planet!

Joshua Martelli - July 25, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDDRP5RJxZM Link to Product: 3" x 8' Recovery Tree Saver Strap In the world of vehicle recovery everything revolves around anchor points. To get vehicles unstuck...

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Product Review: Rhino USA Kinetic Energy Recovery Rope

Joshua Martelli - July 19, 2022

https://youtu.be/E8-ZjPFX-PY Link to Product: Kinetic Energy Recovery Rope We’ve talked before about kinetic recovery ropes. Here’s a link to that article. Rhino makes light duty ropes...

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The BEST Professional Tire Deflator Kits on the Planet!

Joshua Martelli - July 5, 2022

https://youtu.be/-JYtV5Xv6WU Link to Product: Pro Tire Deflator Kit All right - you guys know Rhino USA is the KING of tie down strap technology. Well they...

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The BEST Rated Super Shackles for your Truck!

Joshua Martelli - June 27, 2022

https://youtu.be/JmxYEkTjSBY Link to Product: 8 Ton Super Shackles w/ Isolators If you’re new to recovery lingo and gear don’t worry - this article is going to...

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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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