UTVUnderground Uodates * Rally On The Rocks Moab, UT *
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JoeyD23
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Well just when I thought Moab could not possibly be any more thrilling and adventurous then day 1........Day 2 was INSANE! We had by far our largest group which has positives and negatives. Its awesome to see that many UTV's on the trail at once but it tends to slow the trail down. But when your riding with guys like Team Green, Crowdog, Wally, Larry Roeseler, Todd and Jack from DFR, etc. etc. it doesnt matter what the pace is, its always going to be interesting.
Today we rode the trail called Moab Rim. Filled with spectacular views like all of Moab seems to be, Moab Trail really exemplified what this place is all about. This is one trip where riding along is just fine with me. My host and driver, Team Green Reid Nordin of Kawasaki not only has some of the finest equipment on the trail but he has some of the best driver skills of everyone. Reid is no rookie when it comes to navigating technical terrain, having won the Baja 500 and 1000 with our other friends on the run Larry Roeselr who is also a 12 time Baja Champion, and the boys from DFR. Reid knows Moab very well so just being in the passenger seat while he navigates these rock roads that will make the toughest of off roaders pucker is just killer. If Reid has the choice between the "HARD" route or the "EASY" route he always takes the hard one giving me the co driver the ride of my life.
After a long day on the trail, and just as most of the riders on our run today were calling it a day we headed back to the arena (Rally On The Rocks Headquarters) via our police escorts to load back up and head to another trail. This time we would be heading to a FAST run. This run is one that off roaders and racers alike can really appreciate and one that I will never forget for my entire life. We headed to a trail, just myself, Reid, LR, Todd, Jack, Crowdog, Wally, and our friend Dave to not just play but to "GET AFTER IT"! Here is where Todd of DFR handed me the keys to his 09 Long Travel 840cc DragonFire Racing Teryx. He told me to drive it like a rental and while I didnt quite drive it that hard I definitley put it through its paces. Not only that but I was able to run up in the dust of Larry Roeseler. I know, I know, who cares...well I do! hahah... Its not every day you get to run at high speed with a 12 time Baja Champ who is a racing icon and off road legend. Not to mention I finally got to experience the Moab trails first hand behind the wheel of a serious machine. The DFR Teryx handled excellent and the power was REDICULOUS! SUPER FAST!
We ended the day with some Pizza, Beers, and Cocktails. Trading war stories and having some good laughs. I must say this trip so far is one for the record books! I am really lucky to be able to have this experience!
Until Manana, enjoy the pics!
Crowley in the Muzzys/Monster Kawasaki Teryx
Wally Broke out the RatRod RZR today! For those who dont know Wally did the paint on my car along with some of the best Trophy Trucks and high dollar off road vehicles on the planet. His FatRod RZR is no exception!
This is not photoshop! Look at the incline! All we saw was blue skys!
Look at the decline...need I say more?
Our posse!
Today we rode the trail called Moab Rim. Filled with spectacular views like all of Moab seems to be, Moab Trail really exemplified what this place is all about. This is one trip where riding along is just fine with me. My host and driver, Team Green Reid Nordin of Kawasaki not only has some of the finest equipment on the trail but he has some of the best driver skills of everyone. Reid is no rookie when it comes to navigating technical terrain, having won the Baja 500 and 1000 with our other friends on the run Larry Roeselr who is also a 12 time Baja Champion, and the boys from DFR. Reid knows Moab very well so just being in the passenger seat while he navigates these rock roads that will make the toughest of off roaders pucker is just killer. If Reid has the choice between the "HARD" route or the "EASY" route he always takes the hard one giving me the co driver the ride of my life.
After a long day on the trail, and just as most of the riders on our run today were calling it a day we headed back to the arena (Rally On The Rocks Headquarters) via our police escorts to load back up and head to another trail. This time we would be heading to a FAST run. This run is one that off roaders and racers alike can really appreciate and one that I will never forget for my entire life. We headed to a trail, just myself, Reid, LR, Todd, Jack, Crowdog, Wally, and our friend Dave to not just play but to "GET AFTER IT"! Here is where Todd of DFR handed me the keys to his 09 Long Travel 840cc DragonFire Racing Teryx. He told me to drive it like a rental and while I didnt quite drive it that hard I definitley put it through its paces. Not only that but I was able to run up in the dust of Larry Roeseler. I know, I know, who cares...well I do! hahah... Its not every day you get to run at high speed with a 12 time Baja Champ who is a racing icon and off road legend. Not to mention I finally got to experience the Moab trails first hand behind the wheel of a serious machine. The DFR Teryx handled excellent and the power was REDICULOUS! SUPER FAST!
We ended the day with some Pizza, Beers, and Cocktails. Trading war stories and having some good laughs. I must say this trip so far is one for the record books! I am really lucky to be able to have this experience!
Until Manana, enjoy the pics!
Crowley in the Muzzys/Monster Kawasaki Teryx
Wally Broke out the RatRod RZR today! For those who dont know Wally did the paint on my car along with some of the best Trophy Trucks and high dollar off road vehicles on the planet. His FatRod RZR is no exception!
This is not photoshop! Look at the incline! All we saw was blue skys!
Look at the decline...need I say more?
Our posse!
JoeyD23
#utvunderground
Just a few UTV's....and this is a fraction fo how many are out here for the rally!
Crowley (Right) of UTV Guide and our boy El Diablo Mike Green of Pit Bull Tires
Troy of UTV OffRoad Magazine getting his shoot on!
Gary aka Giff-Turbo RZR in his wifes ride!
Larry Roeseler's Teryx
My host Reid Nordin aka Team Green rocking the Gators Monster/Kawi Glasses that Bill had custom made for us for this trip! Thanks Gatorz!
CRAZY VIEWS! Thats the Colorado River!
Todd Romano of DFR
Jack from DFR
Crowley! MONSTER ENERGY
JoeyD23
#utvunderground
Well folks Day 3 of Moab's Rally On The Rocks is in the bag. Every day has been a little bit better than the day before. Today we decided to break off from the main groups and go hit some trails all on our own and holy crap was it a riot.
Our group of Reid Nordin, Jon Crowley, Mike Lasher, Wally World, Dave, Larry Roeseler, Todd Romano, Jack, and myself hit up the famous rock crawling trial with one of the coolest names ever...METAL MASHER! What made today so exciting is the level of driving that was displayed. I mean I have been on some fast rides with some good drivers but NOTHING like I experienced today. Have you ever heard the term PUCKER FACTOR? Well that was our entire day. These guys are NUTS! They were driving the gnarliest rock sections like it was the baja 500. Launching off of 5ft sheer cliff drops like they were just little bumps! At one point Reid, Myself, and Lasher were going so fast I literally thought I was going to die! hahahaha
It was an honer to get to ride with these guys this week. This was a trip I will never forget. From the slow runs, to the fast runs, to watching our group conquer the WIDOW MAKER! We did it all.
Enjoy the pics!!! I have some crazy vids but I have had some bad luck loading. Below are some from Day 2 to hold you over!
Today Reid broke out his pre runner Teryx! I love this car, it rides so smooth!!!
Reid modeling his Kawasaki Socks!
The ANIMALS! From L-R Jack (DFR), Todd (DFR), Dave, Reid (Kawasaki), Mike Lasher (GBC, OffRoadPress.com), Wally World (SXSOutfitterz), Larry Roeseler (Off Road LEGEND)
Our group of Reid Nordin, Jon Crowley, Mike Lasher, Wally World, Dave, Larry Roeseler, Todd Romano, Jack, and myself hit up the famous rock crawling trial with one of the coolest names ever...METAL MASHER! What made today so exciting is the level of driving that was displayed. I mean I have been on some fast rides with some good drivers but NOTHING like I experienced today. Have you ever heard the term PUCKER FACTOR? Well that was our entire day. These guys are NUTS! They were driving the gnarliest rock sections like it was the baja 500. Launching off of 5ft sheer cliff drops like they were just little bumps! At one point Reid, Myself, and Lasher were going so fast I literally thought I was going to die! hahahaha
It was an honer to get to ride with these guys this week. This was a trip I will never forget. From the slow runs, to the fast runs, to watching our group conquer the WIDOW MAKER! We did it all.
Enjoy the pics!!! I have some crazy vids but I have had some bad luck loading. Below are some from Day 2 to hold you over!
Today Reid broke out his pre runner Teryx! I love this car, it rides so smooth!!!
Reid modeling his Kawasaki Socks!
The ANIMALS! From L-R Jack (DFR), Todd (DFR), Dave, Reid (Kawasaki), Mike Lasher (GBC, OffRoadPress.com), Wally World (SXSOutfitterz), Larry Roeseler (Off Road LEGEND)
JoeyD23
#utvunderground
Larry Roseler
Reid and the Metal Masher
Dave and his RZR!! Dave is an animal and one of the nicest guys you will ever meet!!!!
Our friend Todd AKA Julio InBRACEs
Lasher and the METAL MASHER
After Todd put on a burn out clinic he had to be pulled up due to no front locker
The Cliffs and Views are CRAZY HERE!
We told Lasher he looked like a window licker with that poncherelli helmet on...so he tried to lick LR's window...hahahaha
We calculated that it would take you a LONG 7 seconds to hit the bottom!
Love this car!
Todd took out just a couple rocks....lol
Reid was the first to go up Widow Maker. He then was the anchor for all the other cars....I have video of Wally almost wading up BAD here!
Of course Todd had to go up Widow Maker in Reverse just to show off....lol
WagonBurner#82
StillYourSoulPhotography
JoeyD23
#utvunderground
Some Day2 Action!
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO8nXWNJVxM]YouTube - Moab Day 2 Part 1 UTVUnderground.com Rally On The Rocks[/ame]
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGYaDHW6UOw[/ame]
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO9m6QA3JBU[/ame]
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H10qODdQGGY[/ame]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO8nXWNJVxM]YouTube - Moab Day 2 Part 1 UTVUnderground.com Rally On The Rocks[/ame]
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGYaDHW6UOw[/ame]
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO9m6QA3JBU[/ame]
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H10qODdQGGY[/ame]
JoeyD23
#utvunderground
We had a blast riding with you guys Tammie! Thanks for the pics!!
JoeyD23
#utvunderground
Dont let the camera fool you...this was not a smooth road and we were not cruising...Lasher and Reid were driving the piss out of the cars....this is how the entire day was!
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKyx395B0vc]YouTube - Moab Day3 Part12 UTVUnderground.com Rally On The Rocks[/ame]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKyx395B0vc]YouTube - Moab Day3 Part12 UTVUnderground.com Rally On The Rocks[/ame]
Real nice job on the pix JD.. This is going on the calender for next year. Why did LR switch his front tires to the BFG's (doesn't the mix match of size front to rear screw with the lockers)? I see those on a lot of the rides of pix being posted. Do they handle the rocks better? Seems like there's not as much tread bite as a Big Horns on them...
GIFF-TURBO RZR
New Member
We did Cliffhanger yesterday........my photographer (Brenda) was sick today so I didn't get allot of pics.....
Here is a crapy phone pic.........there is no photo in the world that can do this trail justice........
Thank you Pitbull tires for lunch
Here is a crapy phone pic.........there is no photo in the world that can do this trail justice........
Thank you Pitbull tires for lunch
Grant@funco
Monster Energy / Funco Kawasaki - UTVUnderground A
WOW awesome pictures and great riding with great company.
I can officially say I am jealous and mad as hell at myself for canceling at the last minute.
Thats it we are officially throwing in the towel on this racing thing to go play with UTV's like they are meant to be !!
Now I just have to break the news to Chad
Oh nevermind .. we will just go to Vegas next weekend and kick ass!!
I can officially say I am jealous and mad as hell at myself for canceling at the last minute.
Thats it we are officially throwing in the towel on this racing thing to go play with UTV's like they are meant to be !!
Now I just have to break the news to Chad
Oh nevermind .. we will just go to Vegas next weekend and kick ass!!
Dave and I made it home last night after driving 14 hours. We had a great week hanging with Todd, Jack, Larry, Reid, Wally, Lasher and Joey D!
Here is the link to all my pictures and videos:
Rally on the Rocks - UTV Guide
Might take a while to get everything on the net. Headed out of town again tonight....
Here is a video I took on Moab Rim Trail following Larry Roeseler and Reid/Joey:
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OB0xfmAZx4]YouTube - Following Larry Roeseler on Moab Rim Trail[/ame]
Here is Wally (SidexSideOutfitterz.com) trying to get up Widow Maker:
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIDrWr2oBqE]YouTube - Wally trying to get up Widow Maker[/ame]
Here is the action on Hwy 50 on the way home:
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UnEOVQbEMM]YouTube - Cattle drive[/ame]
Here is the link to all my pictures and videos:
Rally on the Rocks - UTV Guide
Might take a while to get everything on the net. Headed out of town again tonight....
Here is a video I took on Moab Rim Trail following Larry Roeseler and Reid/Joey:
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OB0xfmAZx4]YouTube - Following Larry Roeseler on Moab Rim Trail[/ame]
Here is Wally (SidexSideOutfitterz.com) trying to get up Widow Maker:
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIDrWr2oBqE]YouTube - Wally trying to get up Widow Maker[/ame]
Here is the action on Hwy 50 on the way home:
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UnEOVQbEMM]YouTube - Cattle drive[/ame]
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