Welcome to the BaT Question of the Week! For those unfamiliar, here are the rules: we ask an automotive-themed question, and the author of our favorite answer from the comments is awarded a $25 credit to the BaT Gear Store.
Back in early 2024, we asked you about your favorite Dakar Rally vehicle, and this week, we’re expanding our reach by asking:
What’s your favorite desert racer?
Often across harsh, barren terrain with very little life above ground, desert racing takes a whole lot of chutzpah and a durable vehicle, to boot. The Cactus Derby was one of the earliest endurance races of its kind, running from Los Angeles to Phoenix during the early 1910s, and races like the SCORE Baja 1000 and Mint 400 are still held today. We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention other worldwide events like Australia’s grueling Finke Desert Race.
The scores of vehicles that have attempted these desolate treks run the whole gamut: motorcycles, cars, trucks, semis, dune buggies, ATVS, and more. So now we pass the wheel over to you:
What’s your favorite desert racer?
Give us your answer it in the comments, and leave a thumbs-up to any nominations that grab your attention. We’ll announce the winner on Monday. …
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