RIGID Industries Returns as Sponsor of 2026 BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400
American Off-Road Racing Championship officials are pleased to welcome the return of RIGID Industries to the 2026 BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400, returning to Las Vegas on March 5th - 8th. As part of their support of the event, RIGID’s line of high-performance LED lighting will be on display all weekend long, including at the Mint 400 Off-Road Festival on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas on Thursday.
“We’re excited to welcome RIGID Industries back to the Mint 400 for 2026,” said UNLTD CEO Matt Martelli. “RIGID’s high-performance lighting has played a key role in many of the biggest wins in desert racing in recent years, and we expect their racers to once again be in the hunt for top honors this season. Fans can check out RIGID’s full product lineup on site throughout the weekend, including at the Mint 400 Off-Road Festival in downtown Las Vegas.”
RIGID Industries’ lineup of racers set to compete in this year’s Mint 400 spans everything from top-level Unlimited Trucks to some of the biggest names in the Limited classes. The Brenthel Industries team will lead RIGID’s Unlimited Race entries, while the Limited Race will feature former winners Branden Sims and Joe Terrana, Loren Healy, and the four-car Polaris Factory Racing entry, all representing the brand in the Great American Off-Road Race.
RIGID Industries is the leader in high-performance LED lighting for off-road pick-up trucks, SUVs and off-road vehicles. The company was formed in 2006 and has facilities in Gilbert, Arizona, and focuses on manufacturing LED products for off-road, powersports, agriculture, military, and OEM markets. The technology utilizes patented hybrid optical reflectors that project light further than the standard TIR reflector. For more information on RIGID Industries, visit www.RIGIDindustries.com.
The Mint 400 has held the title of the toughest, most spectacular off-road race in North America since 1968 when it was first run. Initially, the race was a public relations event promoting the Mint Hotel’s annual deer hunt, but what started out as a hotel promotion soon grew into a legitimate desert race. Since its 2008 revival, “The Great American Off-Road Race” has only gotten bigger and more prestigious, and deeper fields every year only make it tougher to win.
This year’s Mint 400 will take place from March 5th - 8th in Las Vegas. More information on the event for racers and spectators is available at TheMint400.com, or follow the event on Facebook and Instagram.
Details regarding racer registration, sponsorship packages, exhibitor vending, spectator tickets, camping, and parking passes for UNLTD Off-Road Racing are americanoffroadracingchampionship.com
Details regarding racer registration, sponsorship packages, exhibitor vending, spectator tickets, camping, and parking passes for the American Off-Road Racing Championship are live on americanoffroadracingchampionship.com
About American Off-Road Racing Championship
About the 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.
About RIGID Industries
Founded in 2006, RIGID Industries is a global leader in high-performance LED lighting solutions for off-road, powersports, automotive, and industrial applications. Known for innovation, durability, and industry-leading light output, RIGID products are engineered and manufactured to perform in the harshest environments on earth. With a strong heritage in off-road racing, RIGID Industries uses motorsports as a proving ground to develop lighting systems trusted by professional race teams, OEM partners, and enthusiasts worldwide.