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What happens when you drop a 6.4-liter V8 engine in a Jeep Wrangler? According to Jeep, you get the most powerful and capable 4x4 on the market. We are talking about the 2021 Wrangler Rubicon 392.

The new powerplant delivers 470-horsewpower and 470 lb-ft of torque. It has been 40 years since a production V8 was added to the Wrangler. This new Jeep packs a ton of features. The Wrangler Rubicon 392 has a TorqueFlight eight speed automatic transmission with a Selec-Trac full time active transfer case. This combination can send the Jeep from 0 to 60mph in 4.5 seconds. A competition style leather wrapped steering wheel and paddle shifters allow you to control the vehicle with ease. While the Wrangler Rubicon 392 is fast on the pavement, it shines in its natural habitat¬– off-road!

You get heavy duty Dana 44 axles, transmission torque converter lockup control and 33-inch tires on 17-inch beadlock wheels with a 2-inch lift. This gives the 392 a total of 10.3 inches of ground clearance with improved suspension articulation and maneuverability for those difficult approach and departure angles found on steep rocky trails. Just in case you encounter a creek crossing or small river, the Wrangler Rubicon 392 can traverse through 32.5 inches of water. If the functional

hood scoop is restricted by snow, mud or other debris, a secondary air path within the hood will feed the engine with air flow allowing the Wrangler Rubicon to reach top speeds.

The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 will be available in nine colors that include Black, Bright White, Firecracker Red, Granite Crystal Metallic, Punk ‘n Metallic, Sarge Green Metallic, Snazzbery Metallic, Sting-Gray Metallic and Silver Metallic. All will have a black interior. The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon goes on sale first quarter of 2021. Pricing has not yet been announced.

The GMC AT4 Canyon was designed with offroading in mind. Released in January, it is already equipped with a capable and rugged package. The truck comes stock with 31-inch Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires and an off-road tuned suspension package with an advanced hill descent system. GMC just made this truck a whole lot better. The off-road performance edition enhances the Canyon AT4.

“When customers are looking for a capable offroad truck, we know that they want improved vehicle height as well as additional protection,” said GMC Marketing Director Rich Latek. “Whether it’s tackling die-hard off-road courses or embarking on a weekend adventure, the Canyon AT4 Off-Road Performance Edition provides an improved approach angle, enhanced maneuverability and under-body protection to key parts of the truck, while still delivering a premium GMC experience.”

GMC CANYON AT4 OFF-ROAD PERFORMANCE EDITION Here is what you get with the upgraded black. The performance exhaust tip is painted package. First, GMC removed the front air in a gloss black along with the 17-inch wheels. dam to improve the truck’s approach angles by 35 percent to nearly 30 degrees. Rocker The GMC Canyon AT4 is expected to be panel protectors along with front and mid skid available this month. Pricing has not yet been plates provide increased maneuverability for announced. the truck in uneven off-road terrain. The skid plates are made from 5/32-inch aluminum. They help protect critical components on the AT4 such as lower radiator, front differential, steering gear and oil pan. The transfer case shield already comes standard on the Canyon AT4.

GMC also updated the exterior styling of the truck. The AT4 logos are painted in Carbon

A: Watching Jerett Brooks win the Lucas Oil Championship in his Pro 2. I enjoy racing against my friends and the competition. I like learning how to drift and sending my car off jumps is my favorite.

A: My favorite tracks to drive are the Wild West Motorsports Park in Reno, NV and the Lake Havasu, AZ 2020 UTV World Championship track. My goal for 2021 is to win the Mint 400 in March and to be as fast as my friends Chase Mankin and TJ Siewers!

A: I am going to work on being more aggressive while driving my car on the racetrack. Working on not checking up in the corners and not backing off during passes will help me be a better driver tomorrow than I am today.

A: My schoolwork helps me to problem solve and focus while on the track.

A: In five years I see myself with multiple championships. I will be driving in the turbo class and traveling the country with my family. My sister will be 7 years old then and I want to help her to get into racing.

Power Shout-outs : I want to give a huge shout out to my dad for all the hours he spends working on my car, love you dad! Thank you to all my family who buy parts and cheer me on! And of course, none of this would be possible without my amazing sponsors: Mod Kids USA, Sparco USA, Antigravity Batteries, Tagger Designs, Demon Powersports, Trailer Wrap Pros, AZ., Dent Works, Roll Design, Larue Performance, Dixxon Flannel, and Action Sports Canopies.

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Twenty-three-year-old Luke McMillin is a 3rd generation racer from the McMillin family. Racing runs deep their blood. To learn where Luke learned his skills from, you have to look to the record of Grandpa Corky McMillin. Corky began his racing career in the 1970’s, racing the Baja 1000. He soon won several class championships. Racing quickly became a family effort.

Luke has waited impatiently for his turn to race. Following in the footsteps of his dad Mark, older brother Dan and cousin Andy, 2020 would be a breakout year for Luke. Racing against his brother in the Trophy Truck class, Luke started the year with a win at the King of the Hammers. He then got a win at the Mint 400. He followed it up a few months later with a Best in The Desert Silver State 300 win. The team headed to San Felipe in September for the Baja 500. Dan McMillin ended up winning that race with Luke taking third place.

Luke has had a dream to win the Baja 1000 since he was a little boy. He has spent the last seven years learning the ropes and racing a Trophy Truck. Luke was heavily involved in building his winning trophy truck. Many parts 20 | DIRTSPORTSWORLD.COM

were designed or engineered in-house. Luke never gave up. Countless hours of testing, pre-running and changing suspension set-up. This year Luke teamed up with racing veteran Larry Roeseler to share driving duties in the Trophy Truck. Luke has driven with Roeseler before. Roeseler came into the 2020 Baja 1000 with 13 wins. 10 on a motorcycle and 3 in a four-wheeled vehicle. Roeseler knows the Baja terrain like the back of his hand. He was about to see his 14th Baja win!

Roeseler would take the first leg of the race, 430 miles down the Baja Peninsula, keeping the truck close the to the front of the pack before handing it off to Luke. By the time Luke got in the truck, the sun had gone down and there was nothing but darkness over Baja. Luke would rely on the lines he pre-ran, his navigator Jason Duncan and their GPS notes. A ton of LED lights on the front of the truck would also help light up the night.

Luke was running 3rd. His brother Dan in the lead and Ampudia right behind. The #10 Ampudia Trophy Truck was down changing a flat tire as Luke passed by. He knew it was go time. He caught up to his brother who was having mechanical issues. Dan radioed to Luke “Go win this thing.” Luke got on the gas and drove like a madman towards the finish. Just miles before the finish line, Luke’s crew told him he had at least a 10-minute lead. That’s when the emotion hit that he was going to finally realize his dream of winning the SCORE Baja 1000.