2023 ANNOUNCEMENT
OCTOBER 24, 2022: In an effort to better align our identity with our core values, we are changing the name of our race program/team effective immediately. Our team will now … Continue Reading 2023 ANNOUNCEMENT
What are the Best Tie Rods for your Can-Am X3?
When it comes to tie rod selection, things are actually pretty overwhelming. There’s seemingly endless brand names, various material types, clevis-type (or not), and of course a wide range of … Continue Reading What are the Best Tie Rods for your Can-Am X3?
EBC R-Series Brake Pads: Testing and Experience on a Can-Am X3
For the longest time, we had a ton of issues and complaints with the brake system on the Can-Am X3. Brake fade, high-temperatures, poor stopping power, you name it and … Continue Reading EBC R-Series Brake Pads: Testing and Experience on a Can-Am X3
Our 2022 King of the Hammers Experience- 4400 Race Day (3 of 3)
The chaos of the King of the Hammers main event is indescribable to those unfamiliar- from the blinding dust to the screaming engines to the seemingly impossible rock trails, this … Continue Reading Our 2022 King of the Hammers Experience- 4400 Race Day (3 of 3)
Our 2022 King of the Hammers Experience- UTV Race Day (Part 2 of 3)
For the 4900/UTV race at King of the Hammers, this was Greg’s first time driving KOH following two previous KOHs as a co-driver for Matt. Greg Torney and his brother … Continue Reading Our 2022 King of the Hammers Experience- UTV Race Day (Part 2 of 3)
Our 2022 King of the Hammers Experience. (Part 1 of 3)
KOH 2022? The Best One Yet. The 2022 KOH race course was arguably the best yet: with an even combination of challenging desert and relentless rock trails, the course layout … Continue Reading Our 2022 King of the Hammers Experience. (Part 1 of 3)
The CT & Dirt Launch X3 Knuckle Upgrade / Snap Ring Fix- E.O.S UPDATE
The knuckles on the Can Am X3 are notoriously weak, due in part to the failure of the OEM circlip that retains the wheel bearing. The other half of the … Continue Reading The CT & Dirt Launch X3 Knuckle Upgrade / Snap Ring Fix- E.O.S UPDATE
Our Sedona Trail Saw Tire Review
The latest addition to the Sedona tire lineup is the Trail Saw. Compared to the Rock-A-Billy, another excellent Sedona offering, the Trail Saw is an entirely new concept. The sidewall … Continue Reading Our Sedona Trail Saw Tire Review
Helmet Pumper Shootout: Rugged Radios MAC 3.2 vs MAC-IDA
The helmet pumper, also known as a fresh-air device, is a vital component of any race vehicle. Primary functions include dust suppression for the inner part of your visor, anti-fog, … Continue Reading Helmet Pumper Shootout: Rugged Radios MAC 3.2 vs MAC-IDA
Our 2021 Big Sky 200 Race Report (YORR/Ultra4)
A Lightning-Fast Racecourse With 4 Hours of Non-Stop Action. Unlike most of the racing we typically do, this track was unrelentingly fast. Whereas most of our events end at about … Continue Reading Our 2021 Big Sky 200 Race Report (YORR/Ultra4)
Our Rugged Radios Intercom Review- 6100R, First Impressions
No more screaming over the engine, no more wind fatigue, no more headaches, just bliss. Having the intercom lets you talk to your passengers calmly while ripping around your favorite … Continue Reading Our Rugged Radios Intercom Review- 6100R, First Impressions
5 Immediate Needs and Upgrades for Your Can Am X3
Your Can Am X3 is great but don’t let these shortcomings hold you back. We love the Can Am X3- its an extraordinary platform with a very robust powertrain and … Continue Reading 5 Immediate Needs and Upgrades for Your Can Am X3
Our PRP Harnesses Review
Superiorly comfortable, incredibly safe, and aesthetically unmatched- these harnesses are, hands down, one of the best investments for your offroad vehicle. -Draco Motorsports Comfort Price Quality Harness Options 4.2, 4.3 … Continue Reading Our PRP Harnesses Review
King of the Hammers ’21- What Nobody is Telling You (Prep #2)
There’s SO many places that write about King of the Hammers- and it’s all USELESS. Everyone just says the same things- long race, big event, world’s toughest, lots of spectators, … Continue Reading King of the Hammers ’21- What Nobody is Telling You (Prep #2)
King of the Hammers ’21- YOUR Guide to Logistics (Prep #1)
We’re About to Make the Toughest One-Day Race a Little Easier… Do you REALLY know what type of race you have entered? Quick Summary Overall Event Race Day Logistics – … Continue Reading King of the Hammers ’21- YOUR Guide to Logistics (Prep #1)
Our Sedona Rock-A-Billy Tire Opinion
There’s a peculiar advantage with this specific tire- it’s phenomenally lightweight and thus, much easier on the drivetrain than competitors’ tires. The durability, nevertheless, continues to amaze us through each … Continue Reading Our Sedona Rock-A-Billy Tire Opinion
RCV Axles- Our Thoughts and Review on a Can-Am X3 UTV
UPDATED MARCH, 2022 This is the only axle that lets us drive the car to its absolute potential. Period. We’ve failed nearly every other axle on the market except these. … Continue Reading RCV Axles- Our Thoughts and Review on a Can-Am X3 UTV
WARN’s AXON 5500- All You Ever Need
In most cases, you will not need to use your winch but it only takes one case to appreciate how you need your winch the most… Overall Quality Durability Weight … Continue Reading WARN’s AXON 5500- All You Ever Need
The Sedona Sano Beadlock Wheel
The Sano Beadlock wheel is a seamless combination of affordability, aesthetics, and quality… Design First Impressions Wheel Weight Item Weight (lbs) Sano Beadlock 20.5 As previously announced, Draco Motorsports will … Continue Reading The Sedona Sano Beadlock Wheel
Our HCR Control Arms Review, First Impressions
The superiority is evident from the second you take these out of the box… First Impressions Service and Shipping Part Type Weight (lbs) RZR XP Trailing Arm (Mid-Travel) 22.0 RZR … Continue Reading Our HCR Control Arms Review, First Impressions
PRP Alpha Seats- Our In-Depth Review
Some things you just shouldn’t ride without… We love it. These three words sum it all up- quite honestly, we won’t ever be able to run anything else after a … Continue Reading PRP Alpha Seats- Our In-Depth Review
The Sedona Coyote Tire
We’re no stranger when it comes to tire selection- we’ve had all types of different sizes, tried numerous brands (prior to racing), and dealt with every tread pattern style out … Continue Reading The Sedona Coyote Tire
Ultra4 Nationals- Exceptionally Good and Painfully Bad!
The Quick Breakdown 804 … Matthew Torney Driveshaft Removed Itself from Yoke- Reinstalled on Lap 1 4 Laps / 6 Laps (Race was Called Early by Ultra4) Qualified 18/26 Finished … Continue Reading Ultra4 Nationals- Exceptionally Good and Painfully Bad!
Moab, UT – As Good as it Gets
Scenery Riding Area Size Overall Rating Risk of Breakage Difficulty Average Pace For starters, Moab, UT is an excellent way to try out off-roading. Truthfully, it embodies all of the … Continue Reading Moab, UT – As Good as it Gets
Grand Junction- Full Throttle Fun
Hidden on the western-slope of Colorado, lies a monstrous oasis of fast-paced OHV riding. Grand Juncion is loaded with hundreds of miles of trails that traverse beautiful canyons and prairies.
Breckenridge- A Colorado OHV Secret
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the typical near-Denver riding spots, Breckenridge offers unmatched scenery and a truly one-of-a-kind destination for trail riding your UTV.
Our 2020 King of the Hammers Experience
The Long Road The anticipation ahead of an event like the King of the Hammers is monumental, to say the least. Day in and day out we tediously reconstructed the … Continue Reading Our 2020 King of the Hammers Experience
KOH Preparations – The Finale
The Final Stages What’s Been Going on at Draco Motorsports Lately? A lot! We had the X3 stripped down to the basics for most of January in order to overhaul … Continue Reading KOH Preparations – The Finale
Getting the Most Out of Your Radios
What Does it Take to Make Your Radios Great? Sound quality and patience! Clarity, volume, and depth are vital characteristics of a good communications setup. Unfortunately, the noise levels from … Continue Reading Getting the Most Out of Your Radios
Operational Testing
King of the Hammers is Near! Its been a busy last couple of months and the X3 is finally nearing completion. We were recently able to perform the first round … Continue Reading Operational Testing
The Racer’s Advantage
Time on the Race Course is too Valuable to Lose When we race, two primary factors determine the success of the event: our tires and our belts. Regardless of how … Continue Reading The Racer’s Advantage
Designing the Team Roll Cage (Part 3)
Patience and Process Construction of the cage was no easy feat- it required incredible patience, learning, and plenty of 4.5″ ‘cut-off’ wheels. By custom building the entire cage ourselves, we … Continue Reading Designing the Team Roll Cage (Part 3)
Keep Your UTV Ice Cold
Your Radiator is Holding You Back Your boost is in excess of 17 psi, your tune is stage 5 and beyond, your pedal is planted to the floor: why can’t … Continue Reading Keep Your UTV Ice Cold
Why You Need New Trailing Arms
Background Can-Am builds a phenomenal starting point of a vehicle but, in absolutely no way, do they design the X3 XRS to racing specifications. One of the primary limitations here … Continue Reading Why You Need New Trailing Arms
KOH Preparations (Week 3)
“An Idea Is Salvation by the Imagination” – Frank Lloyd Wright Building the X3 has been a long and tireless journey- it’s rewarding and exceptionally challenging all at once. Metal … Continue Reading KOH Preparations (Week 3)
KOH 2020 Preparations (Week 2)
Roll Cage Progress Week 2 of the build wraps up the main structure of the roll cage- essentially, this consists of everything in the immediate vicinity of the cabin. Intrusion … Continue Reading KOH 2020 Preparations (Week 2)
KOH 2020 Preparations (Week 1)
Preparations and Goals General Cage Structure Frame Gusseting Component Planning (Radiator/Intercooler Retrofit) The Plan Everything rests on the main structure of the roll cage. Rear-down bars, roof diagonals, door bars, … Continue Reading KOH 2020 Preparations (Week 1)
Dirt Riot National Rampage
An Exceptional Conclusion to the 2019 Season As we had hoped, the turnout at the Dirt Riot series finale was phenomenal. Many of the top performing individuals from the Eastern … Continue Reading Dirt Riot National Rampage
Designing the Team Roll Cage (Part 2)
The new roll cage is officially in the works! King of the Hammers, Ultra 4, and SXS Sports (all series that we anticipate participation for the 2020 season) mandate aftermarket … Continue Reading Designing the Team Roll Cage (Part 2)
Dirt Riot Southwest Round 3, St. Johns, AZ
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Our 2021 King of the Hammers Experience
A Monstrous Journey, Concluded by Destruction There is little to blame for this year’s performance at the 2021 King of the Hammers. The race, for us, ended long before we … Continue Reading Our 2021 King of the Hammers Experience
Torney Race Concepts 