Baby killed in off-road crash near Sedona; his grandpa is accused of manslaughter
Coconino County, Arizona. – A 19-month-old boy died in an off-road vehicle crash near Sedona during a family camping trip. His grandfather, who was driving, is accused of driving under the influence of drunk driving, manslaughter and worsening assault. What we know: On Sunday, June 22nd, Baby Antonio Pacheco was on an off-road vehicle with […]
Dirt Expo heads to Havasu to display latest off-road offerings | Local News Stories
A major off-road event is gearing up for its first showcase in Lake Havasu City. Arizona Expos event owner Andy Myers will host this weekend's Dirt Expo. He will have more than 50 exhibitors at Lake Havasu State Park Windsor 4. Previous shows in Scottsdale drew thousands of people, Myers said. Off-road enthusiasts, browse the […]
RiverScene Magazine | Local Spotlight: Torey Matajcich Dominates Off-Road Racing Scene
Written by Claire Cornelius Tory Matajcic, an 8-year-old from Lake Havasu City, entered the world of off-road racing on a whim when he participated in his first race while camping with his family. “We were in last place,” Matajcic said. “I went off the track and wasn't very happy. It ignited in me the desire […]
PCSD and the off-road riding community weigh in on the dangers of ATVs
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — According to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, more people are buying their own four-wheelers in recent years. PCSD said many accidents were caused by inexperienced drivers. In Arizona, ATVs are legal to use on roadways, but they must be registered for highway use, be equipped with certain equipment, and the driver […]
Group sues California for allowing off-road vehicles in state par
Sam Rybakov (CN) — An environmental group is suing the California Department of Parks and Recreation for enacting a new rule allowing people to bring off-road vehicles into Red Rock Canyon State Park in the Mojave Desert. “Should all of the western Mojave Desert be for off-road vehicles? Director Eileen Anderson said. of lawsuitIt was […]
TWO off-road races planned for Parker in 2024, after permit competition – Parker Live
After a race to obtain permits from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Parker will host not one but two off-road races in early 2024, with all new organizers. Organized by two different racing organizations, the race was born out of the failure of the Best in the Desert Racing Association to obtain permission from […]
Unlimited Off-Road Racing formed – The Checkered Flag
the martelli brothers announced the creation of Friday Unlimited off-road racingwhich will be a three-race series of major US desert racing under their wing. parka 400 Following January, Mint 400 March and California 300 in October. “We are very excited to announce this new League and Championship Points Series.” commented Matt Marteri. “The Parker 400 […]
Driver from Yuma dead from off-road accident on Christmas | Yuma
Yuma – Yuma’s sheriff’s office is investigating the death of one person on a Christmas off-road trip. The crash occurred in the Avenue D and County area. According to police, the driver of the Can-Am Maverick X3 was driving through a desert area when he lost control during a turn. Gang-Am then rolled to a […]