VIEW FROM THE RIDGE - Bryan Folks

Photo by Jason Zindroski - HighRev Photography

Best In The Desert had a strong start to the new season. We began the year with three signifi cant events: the Shock Therapy Parker 250 Presented by BlueWater Resort Hotel & Casino, then the Maxxis Tires Parker 425 Presented by Jimco Racing, followed by the Shock Therapy UTV Legends Championship Presented by Laughlin, Nevada. We want to thank our generous sponsors for helping us present these events for some of the most celebrated racers in the world. All races were packed with competitors and applauded by the racers as tough, but all acknowledged our racecourses were not designed for the faint of heart. Our events are only for those willing to challenge the elements, feel the adrenaline rush, attack the course, and push-pushpush themselves to achieve the Adventure of a Lifetime. As my father, Casey Folks, the founder of this great organization would say, “Life is an Adventure, Come Live Your Adventure with Best In The Desert.” As we progress into the future, Live Streaming and Televising our events will become a staple of our brand. Thus, for the Parker 425-time trials and the Shock Therapy UTV Legends Championship race, our streaming partners, JETWRX INC, pulled out the stops and provided powerful live coverage of both events that can still be watched here. Each event Live Stream production was considered a Beta test for what is yet to come. The Shock Therapy Parker 250 presented by the BlueWater Hotel and Resort has received a show on CBS Sports Network, and on March 20th at 12:00 PM PST, the Shock Therapy UTV Legends Championship, presented by Laughlin, Nevada will also air on CBS Sports Network. In this issue, you’ll fi nd some interesting stories featuring companies, products and names you’ll recognize, and several new ones. Also featured are interviews with a few of our female racers and how they’ve paid their dues to reach some great podium positions. Later on in the magazine, our safety director points out some of the pitfalls in racing and reminds us that visibility is one of the key elements of going very, very fast off -road. As a racer, pit crew or family member, race vehicle driver, and media, please be extra-cautious around the racecourse. Be sure to check out the dramatic photography from the media covering our events. Coming up next is the 2022 Jimco Racing Silver State 300 Presented by Maxxis Tires, a fan and racer favorite. At Best In The Desert, we recognize racers make a very large investment in their race car, equipment, support crew, travel, and family when participating in off -road racing. Thank you to the thrill-seeking adventurers who choose to race with Best In The Desert. Off -road racing with us just gets better and better. It’s going to be a great year!

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