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  • Honda Baja Ridgeline finishes second in Vegas to Reno

    2019 Honda Baja Ridgeline Honda Off-Road Racing Team continues its string of success and adds a second-place finish in the “7200” class for unlimited V6-powered trucks in the General Tire Casey Folks Vegas to Reno off-road race to the three victories already recorded at off-road events.

    A part of the Best in The Desert series of off-road races, the “V2R” point-to-point race is the longest event of this type in US. It is a 550-mile run, which features a unique set of challenges and situations among which hot ambient temperatures, sudden and strong rain storms and substantial elevation changes. The track is also known for its numerous high-speed sections, as well as stretches of deep slit and thick dust, which can make overtaking difficult.

    Starting first in the six-truck 7200 class, driver Jeff Proctor and navigator Evan Weller attempted to build an early lead as the field let Las Vegas and followed a course to Reno. Thick dust hampered their progress, which was followed by a flat tire near the service area.

    Proctor and Weller eventually built up a six-minute class lead during the second hundred miles, but then the team was forced to make one more stop in order to address a fuel issue. The repairs dropped the pair to second in the race.

    The Baja Ridgeline Truck

    Generating 550hp via its HPD 3.5-liter HR35TT power unit, the drivetrain system uses the same block and cylinder heads as the production V6. Furthermore, there are numerous custom elements for the powertrain such as HPD-designed intake plenum and custom Engine Control Unit programing.

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    Honda Off-Road Racing Team has scored three victories in four races this season, including class wins for Baja Ridgeline Race Truck at the Parker 425, Mint 400 and Baja 500. The team returns to action in November for the season-ending Baja 1000.

    Source: Honda 

  • Honda Performance Will Make Return on SCORE Baja 1000 Event!

    Honda is planning to make return to its 4-wheel off-road factory racing this November. The well-known manufacturer thinks of doing it the SCORE Baja 1000 desert race with a vehicle powered (obviously) by Honda Performance Development. So, it appears to me as one of the most beloved brands will go back on the road (or off the road?) to remind everyone why is it that good.

    Furthermore, the manufacturer teased some images of the race car today, featuring the twin-turbocharged Honda HR35TT V6 powerplant, Albins ST6 Sequential transmission, Fox racing shocs and rugged General Grabber tires. We know that this is not enough to satisfy the desire to know more about the vehicle, but don’t worry. Honda will release more informantion in the days leading up to the Baja 1000 event, held in November this year.

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    As you know, this return to the SCORE Baja 1000 marks Honda’s first 4-wheel desert race since the HPD Desert Pilot raced in Class 6 back in 2012. And now we all await for further information and details about both the vehicle and race itself. Even though Honda’s returning was in many ways expected, it is always good news to hear that one of the most popular brands has a desire to continue challenging itself and bring innovations and thrilling moments for all the customers and fans.

    Source: Honda 

  • Ford F-150 SVT Raptor R to Run “Best in the Desert” Series in 2009, Proving Durability and Reliability

    Ford Racing and Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) announced today that the F-150 SVT Raptor R, the same truck that finished third in class at the 41st SCORE Tecate Baja 1000, will run in the 2009 “Best In The Desert” race series. (more…)