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Since 1968, the city of Las Vegas and its surroundings have been home to what is presently described as “the oldest and most prestigious off-road race in America.” The world largely knows it as the Mint 400, and if you thought the competition was extreme, just wait and see what the organizers have prepared for this year. 5 photos
During the 2020 edition of Mint 400, a number of military vehicles took position on the starting grid. They included a General Dynamics Ground Mobility Vehicle (GMV) with the 5th Special Forces Group, a Flyer 22 Vintage Military Light Strike Vehicle fielded by Warfighter Made, and a 1988 AM General Humvee.
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The Great American Off-Road Race announced that they are officially launching an all-new dedicated Military Vehicle Class in time for the 2021 Mint 400, this December 1st - 5th in Las Vegas, Nevada. The class will allow manufacturers and owners of historic and modern military vehicles to compete and showcase their vehicle platforms in front of tens of thousands of off-road race fans and enthusiasts, and live to the world via the Mint 400 LiveStream.
AM General M998 High Mobility Multi Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) (Picture source: The Mint 400)
The creation of the new class comes as Mint 400 owners Matt and Josh Martelli and the Mint 400 Event Director Kilian Hamlin begin planning the second annual Mint 400 Military Challenge, which raised over $100,000 in financial support for veterans and active-duty military in its first year.