BEST IN THE DESERT Blue Water Challenge October 8-9, 2016

ITP / LSR Racing’s Branden Sims came into the event in a numerical tie in points race with Derek and Jason Murray. The Murrays, along with Marc Burnett, had problems during the weekend, handing Sims the lead in points. Sims returned to competition after being injured prior to the Vegas to Reno round.

LSR Racing's Branden Sims missed the Vegas to Reno due to burns on his body from a boating accident, but he was back in force at the Blue Water Desert Challenge

“It felt good to be racing again,” said Sims. “My dad ran for me in Vegas to Reno. He did exactly he was supposed to do. We started 14th on Saturday and we ended up fourth. We just tried to keep the car together on Sunday. Both of the guys that are close to me in points had a terrible race. Hopefully we can carry this into the next race and clinch the championship.”

FOX's Branden Sims had plenty to celebrate with his 3rd place finish boosting him in the points lead for the Turbo Championship with the Murray brothers & Marc Burnett both experiencing issues

The 954 of Matt Lube and 951 of Mitch Guthrie Jr rounded out the top five in the Turbo UTV Class.

Peak Powersports' Matt Lube finished in the 4th spot in the Turbo Class

Once again in the BITD UTV Production class, Justin Lambert was untouchable all weekend, finishing first in class both days. Matt Burroughs finished second, ahead of Lacrecia Beurrier. With six consecutive victories, he has a virtual lock on the Championship going into the BITD season finale in December.

Cognito Racing's Justin Lambert dominated the Best in the Desert Blue Water Desert Challenge by taking his 6th Win of the season