Human impact on the environment

The Off-Road Race That Transforms A California Desert Into A Hidden Mad Max Oasis

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The Off-Road Race That Transforms A California Desert Into A Hidden Mad Max Oasis

For around 10 days each year, motorsport fans descend on Johnson Valley in such numbers that this little corner of the California desert gains its own zip code. Its residents set up camp in roughshod campers and tents, build enclaves with names like Lasertown or Hammertown, and traverse the sand behind the wheel of their … Read more

Go Off-Roading With The King Of The Hammers Can-Am UTV Race

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Go Off-Roading With The King Of The Hammers Can-Am UTV Race

Photo: Jalopnik / Elizabeth Blackstock The last time I climbed in a UTV, I was a mere child, and the boxy machine failed to leave much of an impression on me. Now, 15 years down the road, these vehicles are absurd pieces of equipment that can crest over 300 horsepower right from the showroom floor … Read more