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Lynden, Washington (3/19/2015)
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The third race of the 2015
Best in the Desert Season took place this
past weekend in Primm, NV. Over 330 racers
made their way to Vegas for what has become
one of the biggest events in the sport, The
Mint 400. 56+ PRO UTVs lined up for the Polaris
sponsored event known as the Great American
Off-Road Race.
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Holz
Racing's #1934 RJ Anderson |
Holz-Racer RJ Anderson filling in for car
owner Scott Kiger in the #1934 Holz-built
Coastal Racing Polaris RZR XP 1000. RJ and
co-driver Brian MacLean from Walker Evans
Racing have teamed up before (they were part
of the 2013 Holz/ Coastal Baja 1000 win) but
this would be their first BITD start. And
they did it from the back. Starting over fifty
cars deep, the #1934 rolled off the line into
the blazing sunrise and hanging dust that
The Mint is known for.
Anderson put the pedal down and drove his way to the front.
Throughout the race he was working his way to the front and
on corrected time was chipping away positions as the miles
clicked off. At race mile 62 - 14th place, race mile 122 - 10th
place, race mile 184 - 5th place, race mile 244 - 4th place,
and race mile 306 - 2nd place and race mile 366/finish - 2nd
place. It was a matter of calculations at the finish as everyone
waited to see who would claim the win. RJ drove the first
and last lap while Larry Job hopped in the car for the 2nd lap.
With the exception of a flat tire at the end of the race (which
they ran in on) they had a clean run. They spent 7:31:22 on
course and a race average of 48.7mph on a stock motor and
transmission.
“I’m proud of what those guys were able to do today. They
drove smart and charged. To start 50 cars deep and almost
make it to the top of the box is a solid performance.” said
Mark Holz
The 2015 season is in full swing. Next up, Beau Baron, RJ
Anderson, Mike Gardner and Ronnie Anderson will head to
Lake Havasu, AZ for Round #4 of the WORCS Series with
their HRP/Polaris RZR XP 1000s and Ryan Holz will be
getting in more seat time in the #58 Polaris/Holz/Walker
Evans car.
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