Chris May: Networking in the Off-Road Community

Chris May, an off-road enthusiast, shares his journey in off-road racing and rock crawling. He started in South Carolina, where he got into off-roading in high school and began trespassing on private property to go four-wheeling. He got into rock crawling and competed in events like We Rock, UROC, and XRA. Chris also talked about the networking and friendships he developed in the off-road community. He mentioned his favorite places to race, including Jellico and Paragon. In this part of the conversation, Chris and the host discuss their favorite off-road locations, including the Badlands and King of the Hammers (KOH). They also talk about the cost of racing and the importance of having a good pit crew. Chris shares his experience racing in KOH and how he got his daughter involved in off-roading. They discuss the challenges of coaching and racing with family members. The conversation ends with a discussion about the Vegas Torino race and the fun of racing in the Class 11 category. In this part of the conversation, Chris discusses his experiences with off-road racing, including the challenges and costs involved. He talks about the affordability of racing and the constant need for repairs and replacements in UTV racing. He shares stories of his races in Class 11 and King of the Hammers, as well as his desire to race in Baja. Chris also mentions the importance of networking and the support of his friends in his racing endeavors. Chris May discusses his off-road racing experiences, including his recent participation in the Vegas to Reno race with a class 11 bug. He talks about the challenges of racing and the importance of managing time and finances. Chris also shares his thoughts on UTVs in the off-road world and the impact of social media on the off-road community. He emphasizes the importance of having a supportive network of friends and the thrill of off-road racing.

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