Casey Folks Vegas to Reno “The Other Way” Creates All-New Reno Off-Road Festival Experience
The 30th anniversary running of Casey Folks Vegas to Reno “The Other Way” presented by Camburg and Magnaflow saw an all-new Reno Off-Road Festival experience debut in downtown Reno on Thursday. J Resort Reno played host to tech and contingency for the first time, welcoming thousands of off-road racing enthusiasts and drivers, riders, and crews for more than 350 entries set to race Friday’s American Off-Road Racing Championship event.
Following the tradition of the Mint 400 Off-Road Festival on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas, turning its host city into the ultimate off-road experience is a hallmark of AORC races. Despite stormy weather for part of the afternoon, Reno was up to the task, welcoming a parade of vehicles ranging from Unlimited Trucks to Sportsman cars and everything in between. Also on hand were dozens of AORC and Vegas to Reno sponsors, showing off the latest and greatest in off-road products and technology to racers and fans alike.
Also on hand for the afternoon was 2026 Vegas to Reno Grand Marshal Jeremy Renner, who will compete in Friday’s race to support the RennerVation Foundation, the Official Charity of this year’s race. The community has already raised over $25,000 for the foundation through the Miles That Matter program, donating $20 per mile for multiple race teams competing in Friday’s event.
“We couldn’t have asked for a better debut for the Reno Off-Road Festival,” said Unlimited Off-Road Racing CEO Matt Martelli. “Our racers and partners really showed up to make this event special, and off-road fans in Reno came out in a big way to celebrate the sport. With this being the first time that Vegas to Reno has ever run ‘The Other Way,’ it was amazing to create such an exciting new part of the event from scratch. Thanks to everyone who joined us, now it’s time to race!”
Casey Folks Vegas to Reno “The Other Way” presented by Camburg and Magnaflow continues Friday morning with the race itself. Motorcycles will leave the start line beginning at 5:45AM, followed by Unlimited racers at 10AM and Limited racers at noon. Live streaming coverage with Jim Beaver, Tiffany Stone, and Shelby Hall will kick off at 9:30AM PT and can be seen live on YouTube, Facebook, RACER Network, and Speed Sport 1.
For complete race information, schedules, spectator guides, and to watch the livestream, visit BITD.com.
About American Off-Road Racing Championship
The American Off-Road Racing Championship (AORC) is the premier desert off-road racing league in North America, created through the unification of Best in the Desert (BITD) and Unlimited Off-Road Racing (UNLTD).
Best in the Desert, founded in 1984 by legendary racer Casey Folks, is the longest-running and most respected off-road racing series in the U.S., with a legacy that includes iconic events like Vegas to Reno, the Silver State 300, the Parker 425, and the Laughlin Desert Classic.
Unlimited Off-Road Racing, established by the Martelli Brothers in 2023, produces world-class events such as The Mint 400, The California 300, and The Parker 400. UNLTD is recognized for its focus on innovation, storytelling, and large-scale racer participation, with events known for high car counts, challenging courses, pre-running, and family-friendly fan experiences near major markets.
Together under the AORC banner, BITD and UNLTD preserve the heritage of desert racing while building its future—offering racers, sponsors, and fans a unified championship built on clarity, consistency, and world-class competition. For more information, visit americanoffroadchampionship.com