When the dust had finally settled in the Aug. 19-22 Best in the Desert Vegas to Reno Race, Team General Tire drivers Rick D. Johnson and Marc Burnett each took third place finishes in their respective classes; Johnson in Trick Truck and Burnett in 7200.
Both vehicles were equipped with Grabber competition tires.
Billed as the longest off-road race in the U.S., the run added a new twist this year in that instead of a straight shot from Las Vegas to Reno through the Nevada desert, the event followed a 1,000-mile course over three days.
“Three full days of all-out racing makes for a very unique event, both for spectators and for the drivers,” says Burnett. “This was a true test of skill and endurance, and we were excited to get General Tire on the podium.”
“After winning the race last year, I really wanted to make it a back-to-back, but the course and the format was very challenging,” Johnson reports. “We are still proud of our overall third place podium in the Trick Truck class. We look forward to coming back for another chance at a win in 2010.”
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