Speed UTV take 3

[DarkJuJu]

the Mint coverage is garbage for the limited classes today, and their trackers suck too. I think this will be our last Mint, I just hope we can finish.

 

[Bpracing1127]

Max in main pit stopped for over half an hour now

 

[Bpracing1127]

Max has been in main pit stopped for an hour now and robby just got to main pit, they both at the end of lap 2. Meanwhile the leaders in class are almost finished with their race and about 1/2 way done on lap 4

 

[Bpracing1127]

both are on lap 3 at this point now

 

[riverroyal]

They both shut down at the same time because China. Someone over there flipped a switch. Sabotage was what LOF texted me and said.
This is unconfirmed

 

[Bpracing1127]

robby stopped at RM3 lap 3. Max is still moving

 

[Fishd00d]

Robby was going for a while again and now stopped in the pit. looks a bit smoky

 

[Fishd00d]

Robby is headed to the highway on access road, looks like his car is done. Max is still going.

 

[Fishd00d]

Max with broken front end 25 miles from the finish final lap, A-arm is the rumor. Came hard into a G out.

 

[Racer56]

Robby blew a turbo.

 

[Sand Shark]

Max with broken front end 25 miles from the finish final lap, A-arm is the rumor. Came hard into a G out.

This should get good! A-arm or suspension mount on the front differential broke?

 

[Fishd00d]

This should get good! A-arm or suspension mount on the front differential broke?

Something up there is all I know haha

 

[DarkJuJu]

Spindale hub and axle is broken on 2977 according to recuse team on Weatherman

 

[Bpracing1127]

The other questions is they were both down for hours. What broke there too

 

[Singleton]

The other questions is they were both down for hours. What broke there too

They were racing the Race version of the Speed cars, which is supposed to be built even better than the production models. So if the race versions keep on breaking, WTF is going to occur to the production units when the average driver hits the washboard Havasu trails.

 

[2Driver]

IDK pushing a utv to its max for 400 desert miles, Im more surprised they hold together to the finish without a break.

Anyone know what the burrito situation is?

 

[Thing One]

 

[sirbob]

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8th…

How many were in the class?

 

[Racer56]

Max finished an hour after the finish line closed, so officially it's a DNF.

 

[Hammer]

Some of you guys sure are haters. Why don’t you build a production UTV for the public and let’s see how far you get. I bet you don’t even make it to the starting line to race against Polaris, Can Am etc…. But if you do…. I’ll be cheering you on to go give them hell and win one for us!

It’s real easy to talk shit from the cheap seats!

I can give two shits if RG is arrogant, he is standing next to a production car everyone thought wasn’t possible. Guess what, he built them and he’s trying to make it better and fix the short comings of his design. That’s more than 95% of us could do.


When is this place going to start cheering on entrepreneurship and the guys going for it?

 

[daytona man]

Some of you guys sure are haters. Why don’t you build a production UTV for the public and let’s see how far you get. I bet you don’t even make it to the starting line to race against Polaris, Can Am etc…. But if you do…. I’ll be cheering you on to go give them hell and win one for us!

It’s real easy to talk shit from the cheap seats!

I can give two shits if RG is arrogant, he is standing next to a production car everyone thought wasn’t possible. Guess what, he built them and he’s trying to make it better and fix the short comings of his design. That’s more than 95% of us could do.


When is this place going to start cheering on entrepreneurship and the guys going for it?

When he can prove what comes out of his mouth is the truth !!

 

[RVR SWPR]

Some of you guys sure are haters. Why don’t you build a production UTV for the public and let’s see how far you get. I bet you don’t even make it to the starting line to race against Polaris, Can Am etc…. But if you do…. I’ll be cheering you on to go give them hell and win one for us!

It’s real easy to talk shit from the cheap seats!

I can give two shits if RG is arrogant, he is standing next to a production car everyone thought wasn’t possible. Guess what, he built them and he’s trying to make it better and fix the short comings of his design. That’s more than 95% of us could do.


When is this place going to start cheering on entrepreneurship and the guys going for it?

Long Gone around here .Damn shame the bullshit tolerated.

 

[Bpracing1127]

Some of you guys sure are haters. Why don’t you build a production UTV for the public and let’s see how far you get. I bet you don’t even make it to the starting line to race against Polaris, Can Am etc…. But if you do…. I’ll be cheering you on to go give them hell and win one for us!

It’s real easy to talk shit from the cheap seats!

I can give two shits if RG is arrogant, he is standing next to a production car everyone thought wasn’t possible. Guess what, he built them and he’s trying to make it better and fix the short comings of his design. That’s more than 95% of us could do.


When is this place going to start cheering on entrepreneurship and the guys going for it?

Tell him to quit running is mouth. So far he hasn’t produced squat!!!! Last i checked a single speed car is not in an owners garage.

It’s clear at this point he is still a racer and not a UTV builder

 

[Singleton]

Some of you guys sure are haters. Why don’t you build a production UTV for the public and let’s see how far you get. I bet you don’t even make it to the starting line to race against Polaris, Can Am etc…. But if you do…. I’ll be cheering you on to go give them hell and win one for us!

It’s real easy to talk shit from the cheap seats!

I can give two shits if RG is arrogant, he is standing next to a production car everyone thought wasn’t possible. Guess what, he built them and he’s trying to make it better and fix the short comings of his design. That’s more than 95% of us could do.


When is this place going to start cheering on entrepreneurship and the guys going for it?

I am a potential buyer, if he can deliver. I sat on the sidelines, knowing I will pay more. I want to see evidence he can deliver, before he gets my money.

BUT

I am worn out with him over promising and under delivering on almost everything.

Prime example is the pick above. State they finished 8th, however results show DNF (crossed the line after the time window closed).

 

[BabyRay]

8th…

How many were in the class?

Twenty in the class. Seven failed to complete the course.

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[Bpracing1127]

Twenty in the class. Seven failed to complete the course.

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Interesting data. The two speed cars max and Robby were not even fastest lap too. Off the pace by 15 min or so.

I still want to know what happened when they were down for hours on lap 2

 

[t&y]

I'm by far a novice at racing. But what I find hilarious is how people in here seem to be shocked at a race car breaking. Isn't that why there are pit stops, pit crews, support vehicles, and truck loads of money spent in building and maintaining these things before and after each race.

Lets keep it simple. Can someone show me a "race" car that has done anything close to the Mint 400 or King of the Hammers that has never had a broken part?

Like I said, I'm very novice at this stuff, so maybe it exsists and I just don't know about it.

 

[DMF]

Some of you guys sure are haters. Why don’t you build a production UTV for the public and let’s see how far you get. I bet you don’t even make it to the starting line to race against Polaris, Can Am etc…. But if you do…. I’ll be cheering you on to go give them hell and win one for us!

It’s real easy to talk shit from the cheap seats!

I can give two shits if RG is arrogant, he is standing next to a production car everyone thought wasn’t possible. Guess what, he built them and he’s trying to make it better and fix the short comings of his design. That’s more than 95% of us could do.


When is this place going to start cheering on entrepreneurship and the guys going for it?

Very well said!

 

[Fishd00d]

Max finished yesterday about 60-90 min after the finish line closed so they technically timed out and DNF the race officially.

 

[Lunatic Fringe]

I'm by far a novice at racing. But what I find hilarious is how people in here seem to be shocked at a race car breaking. Isn't that why there are pit stops, pit crews, support vehicles, and truck loads of money spent in building and maintaining these things before and after each race.

Lets keep it simple. Can someone show me a "race" car that has done anything close to the Mint 400 or King of the Hammers that has never had a broken part?

Like I said, I'm very novice at this stuff, so maybe it exsists and I just don't know about it.

It doesn't appear to me that anyone here is shocked the cars broke.

 

[rivermobster]

Max finished yesterday about 60-90 min after the finish line closed so they technically timed out and DNF the race officially.

So to clarify...

They are saying they finished 8th, when they actually didn't finish at all?

Or did one car finish and one car did not?

Signed,

Confused.

 

[Singleton]

Twenty in the class. Seven failed to complete the course.

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Only 7 finished all 4 laps before time expired.

 

[Fishd00d]

Only 7 finished all 4 laps before time expired.

Bingo. They are saying the 8th car to "finish". So yes they did FINISH the race, just not in the time limit so its not an official finish on the results.

 

[Singleton]

So to clarify...

They are saying they finished 8th, when they actually didn't finish at all?

Or did one car finish and one car did not?

Signed,

Confused.

when time expired they completed 3 laps and were out on lap 4
They did end up finishing all 4 laps, but when the race time expired they were still out on course

 

[Lunatic Fringe]

Some of you guys sure are haters. Why don’t you build a production UTV for the public and let’s see how far you get. I bet you don’t even make it to the starting line to race against Polaris, Can Am etc…. But if you do…. I’ll be cheering you on to go give them hell and win one for us!

It’s real easy to talk shit from the cheap seats!

I can give two shits if RG is arrogant, he is standing next to a production car everyone thought wasn’t possible. Guess what, he built them and he’s trying to make it better and fix the short comings of his design. That’s more than 95% of us could do.


When is this place going to start cheering on entrepreneurship and the guys going for it?

Tell you what Mike, give any of us 10 to 50 million (depending on what you read) upfront and the backing of a Chinese billionaire and we'll damn sure put a car on the starting line of a race.

 

[RVR SWPR]

Max finished yesterday about 60-90 min after the finish line closed so they technically timed out and DNF the race officially.

Mint 400 broadcast appreciating your info this morning. Good stuff Fish.

 

[Skywonders]

Some of you guys sure are haters. Why don’t you build a production UTV for the public and let’s see how far you get. I bet you don’t even make it to the starting line to race against Polaris, Can Am etc…. But if you do…. I’ll be cheering you on to go give them hell and win one for us!

It’s real easy to talk shit from the cheap seats!

I can give two shits if RG is arrogant, he is standing next to a production car everyone thought wasn’t possible. Guess what, he built them and he’s trying to make it better and fix the short comings of his design. That’s more than 95% of us could do.


When is this place going to start cheering on entrepreneurship and the guys going for it?

Ok I will take a bunch of peoples money and go racing and develop a SXS! Not like it’s RG or Todd money!

 

[Fishd00d]

Mint 400 broadcast appreciating your info this morning. Good stuff Fish.

This is fucking brutal to listen to today.

 

[Skywonders]

I'm by far a novice at racing. But what I find hilarious is how people in here seem to be shocked at a race car breaking. Isn't that why there are pit stops, pit crews, support vehicles, and truck loads of money spent in building and maintaining these things before and after each race.

Lets keep it simple. Can someone show me a "race" car that has done anything close to the Mint 400 or King of the Hammers that has never had a broken part?

Like I said, I'm very novice at this stuff, so maybe it exsists and I just don't know about it.

Show us when these have even finished….

 

[JBZ]

Big picture
There was 258 cars that started the race
Most didn’t even complete all of the miles

 

[RVR SWPR]

This is fucking brutal to listen to today.

Jim made it clear on air he appreciated your Email & Info

 

[ELCHINGONROGERS]

from what i know all race cars have the ability to break if someone is driving them to the full potential. when you push a car or truck though the desert you take that chance.

 

[t&y]

Show us when these have even finished….

Holy crap... 10 year member and I was your 1 a year post. I'm honored Sir or Ma'am... which ever you happen to be!

 

[t&y]

from what i know all race cars have the ability to break if someone is driving them to the full potential. when you push a car or truck though the desert you take that chance.

That is the way I understand it.

 

[ELCHINGONROGERS]

That is the way I understand it.

yep but hey what do i know just had dad that was in the off road business in the 70s and 80s that dealt with it

 

[Racer56]

from what i know all race cars have the ability to break if someone is driving them to the full potential. when you push a car or truck though the desert you take that chance.

I agree, except I think Robby and Max were not pushing the limits and still broke.

 

[LuauLounge]

Ok I will take a bunch of peoples money and go racing and develop a SXS! Not like it’s RG or Todd money!

Worse, this could either be his mark on the UTV industry or an ugly stain. I hope he pulls it off, but he's not calling the financial decisions. If his backers get spooked, not necessarily by Speed, but global financial stuff, he could be toast.

 

[Sand Shark]

Worse, this could either be his mark on the UTV industry or an ugly stain. I hope he pulls it off, but he's not calling the financial decisions. If his backers get spooked, not necessarily by Speed, but global financial stuff, he could be toast.

You are funny. No one’s getting spooked. The industry is very strong and new players are still getting in. Have you seen the new Segway UTV? They spent 5 years building their new UTV which is being released this year. Speed, like it or not is releasing cars this year. Honda’s releasing something new later this year. I can’t wait to see the new “Game Changer” Can Am later this year, it’s going to kick everyone’s ass! Polaris is releasing 2024 cars already. KTM partnered with CFMoto to build motorcycles and could be doing a joint venture in UTV’s.

 

[Albacore]

Some of you guys sure are haters. Why don’t you build a production UTV for the public and let’s see how far you get. I bet you don’t even make it to the starting line to race against Polaris, Can Am etc…. But if you do…. I’ll be cheering you on to go give them hell and win one for us!

It’s real easy to talk shit from the cheap seats!

I can give two shits if RG is arrogant, he is standing next to a production car everyone thought wasn’t possible. Guess what, he built them and he’s trying to make it better and fix the short comings of his design. That’s more than 95% of us could do.


When is this place going to start cheering on entrepreneurship and the guys going for it?

I’m with you man first it was a total scam and it was a Ponzi scheme then it was it’ll take forever then it was this then it was that I’ve lost track over the few different forums I follow i’ve said it before and I’ll say it again the first time I watch Polaris is in the Baja score races they didn’t even make it 45 miles for the first couple years they were all shitty and broke every time they were a joke. Only with aftermarket parts And a lot more development did they get where they are now and we’re talking over a dozen years later

 

[Albacore]

Tell him to quit running is mouth. So far he hasn’t produced squat!!!! Last i checked a single speed car is not in an owners garage.

It’s clear at this point he is still a racer and not a UTV builder

And suppose in 30 more days or maybe even 60 there’s 40 cars in peoples garage what are you gonna complain about then.