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Luke McMillin Wins the Baja 500 by 13 Seconds and Earns the Rarest Trophy in Desert Racing

The 58th SCORE Baja 500 ended with one of the closest Trophy Truck finishes in modern race history. McMillin joins Ivan Stewart, Rob MacCachren, and Robby Gordon in the Baja Triple Crown club.

AMSOIL Championship Off-Road Hits Peak Season: What to Know About the July Short-Course Rounds

The series is deep into its 2026 calendar with more than 425 drivers competing across 20 classes. Here is what is on the line as the summer stretch heats up.

Kyle Chaney Takes the 2026 Silver State 300 in a Five-Hour Nail-Biter Through Tonopah

The 106-mile Tonopah desert course delivered one of the tightest finishes of the AORC season so far, with 25 seconds separating first and second after more than five hours of racing.

Vegas to Reno Turns 30: Inside the Race That Defines Desert Off-Road

America's longest desert point-to-point race hits its 30th anniversary on August 13-16, 2026, with a milestone celebration, new course features, and the unified AORC championship adding real weight to every entry.

Vegas to Reno Legends Rally 2026: 250 Vehicles, 500 Miles, and the Best Seat at the 30th Anniversary Course

Before the biggest Vegas to Reno in history drops its flag in August, the Legends Rally sends 400 participants on a guided, non-competitive run down the full desert course. Here is everything you need to know.

One Series, One Desert: How BITD and UNLTD Built the American Off-Road Racing Championship

Best in the Desert and Unlimited Off-Road Racing unified in 2026. One points system, one rulebook, one calendar. Here is what the new structure means for the sport and everyone in it.

Vegas to Reno 2026 Flips the Course for the First Time in 30 Years

For its 30th anniversary, the Casey Folks Vegas to Reno will run from Reno to Las Vegas instead of the traditional direction, setting up what organizers are calling an entirely new strategic challenge for every class on the course.

Trucks Battle Dust and Heat in Southwest Desert Classic — Live On Dirt

A long desert run tested every team, and the trophy trucks delivered a finish worth the dust.

Short-Course Night Lights Up the Las Vegas Dirt Track — Live On Dirt

Tight turns, big jumps, and door-to-door racing under the lights made for a loud night on the dirt.

UTV Class Keeps Growing Across the Southwest Scene — Live On Dirt

Smaller machines, big crowds: the UTV class is pulling more racers and fans into desert events.

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