Can't make it to one of these races? Not to worry. After several years of trying, Casey Folks has recently announced a comprehensive television package intended to bring the dust and fury of his desert events right into your living room (see Trail Notes).
"While last season was a very good one for Best In the Desert, 2003 has shaped up to be our best since we began organizing events in 1993," explained Folks. "There is a huge buzz about both Parker and the return of the Las Vegas to Reno format, not to mention our new relationship with The Outdoor Channel. This is going to be very good year in the desert."
Like the rest of the sport, the future looks good for the hard-working Folks and his staff at Best In The Desert. It looks like all of them are taking their company's simple corporate motto to heart-"Life Is an Adventure."
Contact
Best In The Desert
3475-C Boulder Hwy.
Las Vegas, NV 89121
702/457-5775
702/641-2431
www.bitd.com
Trail Notes
At the beginning of 2003, Casey Folks announced a much-needed return of television to the desert thanks to The Outdoor Channel and its Speedzone motorsports show. Self-produced by Best In The Desert and an outside video firm, the new shows have the potential to reach 20 million homes. In order to assist in the high costs of these productions, racers and their sponsors have the opportunity to support a wide variety of onboard cameras, in-show commercials, and specially produced segments.
Important Class Designations Sportsman ClassesClass 1: Stock Mini Trucks. For all mini-trucks and Jeeps with stock 4/6-cylinder engines.
Class 1b: Stock Full Size Trucks. For all fullsize trucks with stock 8/10-cylinder engines.
Class 2: Modified Stock. For all fullsize trucks with stock 8/10-cylinder engines, which must pull 15 inches of vacuum at 800 rpm.
Pro Series Classes
Class 3: Super Stock. Body: Stock-appearing truck or Jeep, steel, or fiberglass. Engine: Naturally aspirated, single four-barrel carb. Fuel: gasoline/diesel only. Tires: DOT-approved, no cut tires, 45 inches max. height.
Class 4: Modified. Body: Any body, chassis, 140 inches max. wheelbase. Factory or tube frame allowed. Engine: Naturally aspirated. Fuel: alcohol and nitrous oxide allowed. Tires: DOT-approved, cut tires allowed, 45 inches max. height.
Class 5: Unlimited/Cut Tires. Body: Any body, chassis, 150 inches max. wheelbase. Factory or tube frame allowed. Engine: Turbocharged or supercharged. Fuel: alcohol and nitrous oxide allowed. Tires: DOT-approved, cut tires allowed, 45 inches max. height, 18 inches max. width.
Class 6: Unlimited/Paddle Tires. Body: Any body, chassis, 150 inches max. wheelbase. Factory or tube frame allowed. Engine: Turbocharged or supercharged Fuel: alcohol and nitrous oxide allowed. Tires: Paddle or scoop allowed, 45 inches max. height, 18 inches max. width.
NMRO National Mud Racing OrganizationThe National Mud Racing Organization (NMRO) sanctions two distinct types of racing-straight-line mud drag racing and Tough Trucks racing.
The NMRO Championship Mud Drags are contested using a single-pass format, with no eliminations and the lowest e.t. wins. The side-by-side lanes range from 140 to 200 feet long. Races are started using a drag racing pro style "Christmas tree." All events use electronic timing. Basic drag race rules apply.
There are six classes of NMRO Mud Drags (see Class Designations) split into Sportsman and Pro Series classes. Classes 1-2 are for sportsman competitors using road-ready or daily driver trucks. There are no points awarded and competitors run for trophies.
The NMRO Tough Trucks are split into two divisions. Stock, whose trucks run for trophies on a single-pass format, is designed for the daily drivers and they must run helmets and some basic safety items.