UTV dezert tips, planning for the Vegas to Reno this year, anyone going

[rupert14]

I am asking for tips on pitting, racing, and prep for a long dezert race. We have only done whiplash races and are planning on trying the VTR. We will be running a Teryx and here are the specs.

Weller 800 motor
Full choromoly cage
All the seats, belts, etc to be safe
Full aluminum dash, doors, engine cover etc
27" bighorns
Summers bros 300m axles
10" stroke fox 2.0 dual rate front shocks
10" stroke 2.5 fox internal bypass rear shocks
Custome 14 gallon aluminum fuel cell sitting right on the diff
lowrance 7" HD GPS
Etc Etc Etc

I am trying to decide if I need gear one rear axles/hubs. They were great for the rhino but I don't know if the Teryx will need them.

I am also planning on running tire balls per Afraidium racing's recomendation

Any tips wold be greatly appreciated. This will be our first point to point race and we just want to finish. Anyone else planning on attending?

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[JoeyD23]

rupert, you may get a larger response by posting this on UTVUnderground.com. I would say your off to a great start, the tire balls are a good idea. Gear one rear hub assembly is awesome but I wouldnt say its neccesary. I would make sure you have plenty of spare parts and tires with you. I cant really help you on pit strategy as I know nothing about the course nor do I have a clue as to what the team I will be racing with has planned. The best of the best in UTV racing tends to hang on UTVUnderground, so feel free to hit them up and see what they have to say. A handful of the guys in UTV post and read here as well. SO between RDC and UTVUG you will get all the info you need!

[dezrider]

We ran Vegas to Reno in 07 and 08 in a Rhino. It was two epic adventures that I'm so pleased that I way a part of. Number one choice is tire balls. Even though they are a giant pain in the ass, they are worth the cost and effort. You need two chase trucks that can leap frog pits for you. Have as many spares as possible. Have great time as it a race like no other.

[450grl]

SPARE PARTS WIN RACES!!! Can't have too many spare parts - lol!

Great choice in motor, btw!!