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 is one of the oldest and most historic races in our sport and we are thrilled to have it part of the calendar as we take another major step in the development of the league. We’ve taken the same assets and marketing power that we used to make the Mint 400 the biggest spectacle in the sport, and we’re ready to apply it across the league.Racers, partners, and fans alike are the ones we provide. As we continue to grow and expand our service, you can count on us to deliver the best experience, media coverage, and value in the industry. It includes production to lead.”
This project Unlimited Offroad Race Triple Crown ChampionshipDebuting in 2023 for Unlimited Track, Unlimited Track SPEC, and Classes 10 and 11. Triple Crown also has the Mint 400 and California 300, but it all started with King of the Hammers directed by Hammering Productions. Adam Householder He currently leads the Triple Crown standings after winning his class at KOH and the Mint.
The Parker 400 started in 1971 and has been overseen by SCORE International, SNORE and others. Its original name was “Dam 500” because it ran near the Parker Dam along the Arizona-California border. Legacy Racing Association also raced Parker a month after his 400 and moved to the region for his 2023 after the best-in-the-desert Parker 250 and Parker 425 were dropped from his 2023 calendar due to a land dispute. Revive one race. Ironically, BITD replaced the lost date with his KOH.
Founded in 1968, Nevada’s Mint 400 has long been considered one of the top off-road races in the United States. The Martellis took over his race sanction in 2011 and partnered with BITD for the next decade. Eric Hardin I won an Unlimited race earlier this month.
In contrast to its sister round, Barstow’s California 300 is in the early stages of being introduced in 2022. UTV World Championship is held at the California 300, where UTV entrants can earn points towards the championship in three unlimited off-road racing legs.
“The Parker 400 is one of the most iconic and important races in the history of our sport.” Added Josh Marteri. “Deserving top billing and the same approach we have taken to restore and promote The Mint 400 over the last 12 years. , is excited to work with La Paz County to revive this race and turn it into a massive event where the entire industry can come together.
“Unlimited Off-Road Racing has been on the road since 2020. The goal of building the preeminent desert off-road racing league in North America is very clear. I would like to thank everyone who contributed to that effort: our staff, volunteers, partners, racers, thank you for this next evolutionary step.”
