VP Racing Returns as Official Fuel of 2026 BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400
VP Racing will continue its long-standing partnership with the BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400, once again serving as the Official Fuel Provider of the Great American Off-Road Race in 2026.
Fans and racers alike can explore VP’s full line of racing fuels, lubricants, and performance additives during the Mint 400 Off-Road Festival on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas, before the action shifts south to Primm, where VP will power competitors across every class. As in previous years, VP Racing fuel pre-order pickup will be conveniently located near the pit entrances behind Buffalo Bill's Resort & Casino.
“VP Racing has been the fuel of choice for off-road racers at every level for decades,” said Mint 400 CEO Matt Martelli. “From Unlimited competitors chasing an overall win to racers beginning their careers in Limited and Youth divisions, VP provides the fuels and additives that help power teams to victory. We’re proud to welcome them back as the Official Fuel and encourage fans to check out their latest innovations at the Mint 400 Off-Road Festival.”
"For decades, VP Racing has set the standard in off road racing, trusted by competitors across every class and discipline. The Mint 400 stands at the pinnacle of U.S. desert racing, and our role as the Official Fuel reinforces what defines elite competition. When a legendary fuel powers a legendary race, it signifies another milestone year for the sport," commented Mike Emerson, Western Regional Manager for VP Fuel.
Founded in San Antonio, Texas, VP Racing has grown from a small operation into a global leader in race fuel technology, employing more than 200 people with company-owned distribution centers in Texas, Indiana, Georgia, Delaware, and Tennessee, along with a regional office in Southern California. Each distribution point maintains inventory capable of reaching virtually any major racing event in North America within a day’s drive — ensuring consistent, reliable access to quality fuel for racers and sanctioning bodies alike.
Today, VP is widely recognized as a world leader in race fuel technology, offering more than 80 proprietary fuel blends and supporting championship-winning teams across nearly every form of motorsport. With a worldwide dealer network spanning Europe, Central and South America, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Rim, VP Racing continues to set the standard for performance, innovation, and reliability.
For more information, visit vpracingfuels.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 4th - 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 VP Racing Fuels
VP Racing Fuels is a global leader in high-performance race fuels and additives, trusted by racers at every level of motorsports. Founded in San Antonio, Texas, VP has grown from a small two-person operation into a company with over 200 employees, multiple company-owned distribution centers in the U.S., and a worldwide network of more than 2,000 dealers. VP’s catalog includes over 80 proprietary fuel blends, developed by a team of experienced racers and engineers dedicated to innovation, reliability, and performance. Known for powering championship-winning teams across off-road, drag, road, and oval track racing, VP Racing Fuels remains committed to pushing the limits of race fuel technology. For more information, visit www.vpracingfuels.com