Dalton Shire Takes Best In The Desert World Hare & Hound Championship The final race for the Motorcycle and UTV classes took place this past weekend in the high desert and mountains surrounding the historical silver mining town of Tonopah, Nevada. Featuring one race for the Motorcycles and another for the UTVs, it was a great … Read more
King Shocks Laughlin Desert Classic Roundup The annual King Shocks Laughlin Desert Classic was a nearly week long event, packed with exciting racing. Time Trials were first, followed by the Laughlin Leap, where Cole Barbieri had the longest jump for the Car/Truck group at 174 feet. Youth UTV races were next, showing off upcoming talent. Two full race-filled days … Read more
THE LAUGHLIN LEAP IS BACK THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20TH ALONG WITH A $10,000 PAYOUT The thrilling Laughlin Leap is back for the 2022 Best In The Desert King Shocks Laughlin Desert Classic. This event is a true fan favorite and showcases what some of today’s amazing desert race vehicles are capable of. Three classes of competition … Read more
King Shocks Laughlin Desert Classic Registration is Now Open! Just Announced – the King Shocks Laughlin Desert Classic, Duel in the Desert registration for racers is now open. This popular race is open to all classes – car, truck, motorcycle and UTV!! Come and challenge the proven, fast and tricky, 16 mile loop course. Race event dates are October … Read more
THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 28TH – 11:00 AM EST WATCH THE RYDE TV PRODUCED CBS SPORTS NETWORK PROGRAM ON THE METHOD RACE WHEELS “CASEY FOLKS” VEGAS TO RENO HEAD-TO-HEAD TIME TRIALS Watch the fastest off-road racers in the sport as they compete head-to-head for the top starting positions for the Best In The Desert Method Race Wheels … Read more
Method Race Wheels “Casey Folks” Vegas to Reno Official Results Mother Nature threw a curve ball at the race this year that created last minute course changes and a special transfer section that created unprecedented scoring and timing challenges. But the steadfast Best In The Desert staff and many volunteers met the challenges head on … Read more
UP NEXT FOR ALL CLASSES LAUGHLIN DESERT CLASSIC! LEAP! and MORE! Having just wrapped up the successful Method Race Wheels Casey FolksVegas to Reno event, off road racing with Best In The Desert is getting more and more exciting every day. Today we are announcing some great additions to the King Shocks Laughlin Desert Classic, Duel … Read more
WET, WILD & EXCITING After having to alter the race course multiple times, and adding a transfer to avoid monster water traps created by monsoon rains not seen in Nevada for 30 years, the legendary Method Race Wheels Casey Folks Vegas to Reno race was a success. More than 300 racers launched from the start line early Friday morning. Positive … Read more
495 mile race course through some of the most remote and rough desert terrain on earth. Racers will start outside of Las Vegas — in Beatty Nevada — and then race on remote washes, trails, mining and military access roads to Dayton, NV near Reno. Race teams will have access to 12 remote pit stop … Read more
This exciting event celebrates when Casey Folks added cars, trucks and quads to his already successful motorcycle race 27 years ago and created Best In The Desert as we know it today. Every Vegas to Reno race held since then has proven to be the embodiment of what Casey envisioned. HEAD TO HEAD SPLIT LANE … Read more