Thread: a new kind of hot rod

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For those who may not be aware of it, the offroad and "sand toy" craze is running rampant here in the southwest.....and in other areas of the U.S.

I hear that on long holiday weekends, that the Glamis Dunes near the California-Arizona border have 300,000-400,000 campers. They bring dirt bikes, ATCs, Quads, Utility vehicles, 4X4s, and sand rails.

Sand rails are top-o-the-heap, with many being V8s, some turboed or blown, so "rooster tails" are everywhere. Events include hill climbs, drags, multicar caravans through the dunes, and of course much "jumping" and "wheelies". Chrome, custom paint and custom upholstering are common, as are stereo systems, GPS systems, phones, lighting for night use, etc. Some of these are even licensed for street use. We occasionally see them on the streets or in desert areas around tucson.

It's not your Myers Manx anymore! (though they are still offered) This rail has an injected 598 Chevy!