Speed UTV take 3

[rivrrts429]

Looks like Speed took the top qualifying spots for Rage At The River this weekend in Laughlin.

 

[DMF]

I have been reading online that they recently came out with a tune #10. This new tune seemed to change everything for Speed. People are really happy with it. Supposedly, the car rips now.

 

[rivrrts429]

I’m curious how Speed does in this race. Qualifying #1 and #2 is huge. They stay out of the dust but it’s lap racing so no dust only lasts so long. Max can wheel the shit out of a car, dust or otherwise, but let’s see how the car holds up.

They should be leaving the line any minute.

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[DWC]

I’m curious how Speed does in this race. Qualifying #1 and #2 is huge. They stay out of the dust but it’s lap racing so no dust only lasts so long. Max can wheel the shit out of a car, dust or otherwise, but let’s see how the car holds up.

They should be leaving the line any minute.

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I wish them luck. They need some good press.

 

[rivermobster]

Looks like Speed took the top qualifying spots for Rage At The River this weekend in Laughlin.

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How many miles is this course they are on?

 

[DLC]

5 out of the top 10 quals are Can Hams !
Or
11 out of the top 20

1:38 to 1:55.

 

[rivrrts429]

How many miles is this course they are on?

I think it ends up being somewhere around 200-250 miles over the two days of racing. Lap racing isn’t as fun as point to point racing to me so I’ve never competed in it but have a ton of good friends racing it this weekend. My text messages are blowing up this morning.

The course is a whooped out mess so it’s not an easy 200-250 miles. It’s not far in terms of race miles but it’s tough on equipment and a good place to challenge the cars endurance.

 

[rivrrts429]

5 out of the top 10 quals are Can Hams !
Or
11 out of the top 20

1:38 to 1:55.

The canned hams are making a great showing. One flat tire or small issue can change everything and go from being a hero to a zero on a course like this though.

A totally different strategy and some great luck is needed to compete at a high level in this type of race rather than say a Baja 1000. They’ll have to race it like the San Felipe 250.

Will be interesting to see how Polaris does too.

It’s door bumping, tire touching, and all out pedal to the metal racing in whoops and dust.

 

[Bobby V]

Looks like Speed took the top qualifying spots for Rage At The River this weekend in Laughlin.

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Is the #1 driver related to @Tony DCB Boats. Looks like the same last name and from El Cajon?

 

[rivermobster]

I think it ends up being somewhere around 200-250 miles over the two days of racing. Lap racing isn’t as fun as point to point racing to me so I’ve never competed in it but have a ton of good friends racing it this weekend. My text messages are blowing up this morning.

The course is a whooped out mess so it’s not an easy 200-250 miles. It’s not far in terms of race miles but it’s tough on equipment and a good place to challenge the cars endurance.

Yeah, I looked all over, and couldn't find the course distance either!

Must be top secret.

 

[Bpracing1127]

To win or even finish well. You can’t have a flat, belt, or any other mechanical problems

 

[rivrrts429]

Yeah, I looked all over, and couldn't find the course distance either!

Must be top secret.

Each lap is like 15 miles or so.

https://www.snoreracing.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024-rageattheriver-soe.pdf

 

[rivermobster]

Each lap is like 15 miles or so.

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https://www.snoreracing.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024-rageattheriver-soe.pdf

I downloaded that too to try and figure it out.

It looks like there is a 3min time difference for the qualifying teams?

That's a LOT for a short course!

Or is it 3 seconds maybe?

I'm just trying to figure it out.

 

[rivrrts429]

I downloaded that too to try and figure it out.

It looks like there is a 3min time difference for the qualifying teams?

That's a LOT for a short course!

Or is it 3 seconds maybe?

I'm just trying to figure it out.

They leave the line in 30 second intervals. None of that matters. Corrected time at the end of the race is the only thing that matters.

 

[rivermobster]

They leave the line in 30 second intervals. None of that matters. Corrected time at the end of the race is the only thing that matters.

Of course. (No pun intended)

Any idea how many laps in a heat?

 

[rivrrts429]

Is the #1 driver related to @Tony DCB Boats. Looks like the same last name and from El Cajon?

I’m not sure. I’ve always wondered the same. Probably some sort of connection. He only has one boating pic on his Insta. Talented driver for sure though so wouldn’t surprise me if there’s some sort of connection.

https://www.instagram.com/bronsenc_74?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

 

[rivrrts429]

Of course. (No pun intended)

Any idea how many laps in a heat?

I think five or six laps.

 

[Fishd00d]

Robby blew an engine according to his crew.

Max broke a belt and then blew an oil line or cracked tank or something of some sort with oil all over.

Todd blew a tire and broke axle but finished

Bronsen blew a belt but finished day 1.

 

[DWC]

Robby blew an engine according to his crew.

Max broke a belt and then blew an oil line or cracked tank or something of some sort with oil all over.

Todd blew a tire and broke axle but finished

Bronsen blew a belt but finished day 1.

Thanks for the update.

 

[rivrrts429]

Robby blew an engine according to his crew.

Max broke a belt and then blew an oil line or cracked tank or something of some sort with oil all over.

Todd blew a tire and broke axle but finished

Bronsen blew a belt but finished day 1.

Speed needs Jesus to help at this point

 

[Bobby V]

Speed needs Jesus to help at this point

Just curious is there a part called a “Star”. Last week I was sitting at the bar at Islands in AH a couple barstools away from Robby and another guy. I overheard him saying once they took a part apart he wanted to see what the star looked like.? I have no idea what he was talking about. Nice guy!

 

[DWC]

Speed needs Jesus to help at this point

Time for tune 11.

 

[Fishd00d]

Just curious is there a part called a “Star”. Last week I was sitting at the bar at Islands in AH a couple barstools away from Robby and another guy. I overheard him saying once they took a part apart he wanted to see what the star looked like.? I have no idea what he was talking about. Nice guy!

There is a star in the CVs on the axles.....

 

[BHC Vic]

My buddy Doug is racing in Laughlin

 

[rivrrts429]

Just curious is there a part called a “Star”. Last week I was sitting at the bar at Islands in AH a couple barstools away from Robby and another guy. I overheard him saying once they took a part apart he wanted to see what the star looked like.? I have no idea what he was talking about. Nice guy!

There is a star in the CVs on the axles.....

What @Fishd00d said

 

[Bpracing1127]

Robby blew an engine according to his crew.

Max broke a belt and then blew an oil line or cracked tank or something of some sort with oil all over.

Todd blew a tire and broke axle but finished

Bronsen blew a belt but finished day 1.

It’s comical at this point. They should just stop racing. They can barely finish let along podium.

I wonder how many can am or Polaris lost a belt too?

 

[DWC]

Robby blew an engine according to his crew.

Max broke a belt and then blew an oil line or cracked tank or something of some sort with oil all over.

Todd blew a tire and broke axle but finished

Bronsen blew a belt but finished day 1.

Any more updates?

 

[rivermobster]

Speed needs Jesus to help at this point

Amen.

 

[Deckin Around]

Robby blew an engine according to his crew.

Max broke a belt and then blew an oil line or cracked tank or something of some sort with oil all over.

Todd blew a tire and broke axle but finished

Bronsen blew a belt but finished day 1.

That’s so bad when even the most professional race prep job from the factory race team is spoiled by weak parts and drivetrain issues. The best chassis and suspension in class matters not when they can’t finish.
We know Robby and Max can out drive most if not all the UTV drivers but it sucks they can’t push to the limits.
If Speed doesn’t BK and can produce 100 cars a month starting now, I will see my 3000# car mid 2027.

 

[Bpracing1127]

That’s so bad when even the most professional race prep job from the factory race team is spoiled by weak parts and drivetrain issues. The best chassis and suspension in class matters not when they can’t finish.
We know Robby and Max can out drive most if not all the UTV drivers but it sucks they can’t push to the limits.
If Speed doesn’t BK and can produce 100 cars a month starting now, I will see my 3000# car mid 2027.

Shit you still have one on order? I thought you walked away?

 

[rivrrts429]

 

[Deckin Around]

Shit you still have one on order? I thought you walked away?

Sold my early # to a friend/coworker for cost, kept the other because it’s only a $1000 deposit on a base model with no added accessories . It’s really just turned into a joke with my friends. We have plenty of utv’s now for the whole family so I’m not worried about it. Hopefully they figure it out in the next few years because my $30,000 speed car will be a great deal I can flip to buy another canam

 

[DWC]

Sold my early # to a friend/coworker for cost, kept the other because it’s only a $1000 deposit on a base model with no added accessories . It’s really just turned into a joke with my friends. We have plenty of utv’s now for the whole family so I’m not worried about it.

How has the early number car been for your friend?

 

[DWC]

Looks like a good day for the new Can Am. Dominated the Turbo class and picked up the top spot in Unlimited. Polaris has a ton of fast cars.

 

[Deckin Around]

How has the early number car been for your friend?

“Early” just meant my earlier number. It is 1542 I think, so he’s still waiting. He just got a brand new 2025 loaded 4 seat X3 (old style) for $35k I’m not sure which dealer.
I have a good friend from high school who lives in Colorado and I think his car was stuck in this customs/port/container/ shipping fiasco and can’t get an update response from them.

 

[sandshark1]

Just curious is there a part called a “Star”. Last week I was sitting at the bar at Islands in AH a couple barstools away from Robby and another guy. I overheard him saying once they took a part apart he wanted to see what the star looked like.? I have no idea what he was talking about. Nice guy!

Probably talking about the CVs.

 

[jesco]

Looks like a good day for the new Can Am. Dominated the Turbo class and picked up the top spot in Unlimited. Polaris has a ton of fast cars.

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And Im pretty sure those are all X3s...not Mav Rs.

 

[DWC]

And Im pretty sure those are all X3s...not Mav Rs.

Interesting, I figured the new trans would make an immediate impact.

 

[attitude]

Interesting, I figured the new trans would make an immediate impact.

We had a massive SxS parade come through our neighborhood this weekend, one of the new Mav Rs with an exhaust got on it when leaving and those shifts sounded crispy!

There was 700-800 SXSs I saw but no Speeds unfortunately.

 

[jesco]

Interesting, I figured the new trans would make an immediate impact.

Oh it did... Joe Terrana won the Unlimited class in a Mav R. I "think"... and could be wrong, I don't know how their classes break down.. but I think the MavR cant run in the Pro Turbo class.

 

[sandshark1]

Interesting, I figured the new trans would make an immediate impact.

Not all the desert UTV racers run out and get the latest model.

The guys racing the Mav R have been doing well. Phil Blurton won the turbo class at the Baja 1000.