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BFGoodrich Racing Sweeps the Overall UTV Podium at the 2026 Mint 400

Brock Heger

Brock Heger, of the Polaris Factory Race Team, has done it again: back-to-back Limited Race victories at the Mint 400. This time he did it in under seven hours, which a UTV racer had never done before. Racing his T96 RZR Pro R in the UTV Pro class, he and co-driver Justin Wilson finished in 6:57:56.

Brock Heger

Brock Heger

Mitch Guthrie and Phil Blurton, also running BFGoodrich Baja T/A KR2 SXS/UTV tires, rounded out the podium in second and third place, respectively. Polaris Factory Race teamers Ethan Groom and Cayden MacCachren finished in fourth and fifth place, respectively. Sara Price took first place in the UTV Pro Stock Modified class. 

Mitch Guthrie Jr.

Mitch Guthrie Jr.

All told, BFGoodrich Racing earned 16 class wins across the two days of racing. 

Phil Blurton

Phil Blurton

A Legacy of Off-Road Performance
BFGoodrich has a long and storied history in off-road racing, dating back to the early days of the sport. The brand has been involved in the Mint 400 since its inception in 1968 and has been the title sponsor since 2018. Over the years, BFGoodrich-equipped teams have won the Mint 400 more times than any other tire brand, a testament to the performance and durability of its products.

About the Mint 400
Known as “The Great American Off-Road Race,” the Mint 400 is the oldest off-road race in the United States. The four days of festivals and races boast an impressive history of participants. Located in the foothills of Las Vegas, more than 400 athletes compete on a grueling 400-mile racecourse with more than 50 classes of racing during the weekend.

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