In this episode of The SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, I reconnect with Adrian Orellana from Rancho Racing after driving in the 2021 Baja 1000 and his Polaris RZR in the Mint 400 races. We get to get into some of the behind-the-scenes of desert racing, race prep, car maintenance takeaways, the Baja vs. American racing cultures, sponsorships, and more!
Short link: sxsguys.link/episode66
Rundown
0:00:00 – Catching Up
0:01:45 – Racing the Baja 1000
0:03:19 – Prepping for a Baja Race
0:09:54 – Why is Baja Special
0:15:27 – Baja Race Culture vs. American
0:19:11 – The Dangers of Racing Desert
0:22:13 – Navigating Long Races
0:25:32 – Safety in Racing Desert
0:28:06 – Racing the Mint 400
0:30:47 – Monster Truck Racer Crossover
0:33:12 – Co-Drivers
0:35:47 – The Souvenir Culture
0:37:36 – Race Week Memories
0:39:54 – Work Life
0:41:34 – Branding, Marketing, and Sponsorships
0:50:02 – Polaris Pro R/Turbo R Impressions
0:56:23 – Looking Forward
0:59:00 – Go for Points or Podiums
1:03:19 – Wrap-up
Applicable Links
Adrian Orellana (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)
Rancho Racing (Facebook, Instagram)
UTV Takeover
PRP Seats
Dune & Destroy
S.C.O.R.E. Baja 1000
Cognito Motorsports
CryoHeat
Mad Media
Best in the Desert
Legacy Race Series
LeadNav Systems
onX Offroad Maps
Mob Armor
Dual SkyPro GPS
Lowrance GPS
Savage UTV First Aid Kit
The Mint 400
Cynthia Gauthier (Facebook, Instagram)
Harley Letner (Instagram)
Pro Eagle
Blake Wilkey (Facebook, Instagram)
Summer Brothers Racing
EFX Tires
Polaris RZR Pro R
Polaris RZR Turbo R
Assault Industries
KC HiLites
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